Baking
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How to make Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chocolate chip cookies are a classic. Nothing beats when a fresh batch is pulled out of the oven, the smell wafting through the house, and you dip one into the perfect cup of tea. This recipe is super easy and a great route into baking if you’re new to the scene. Within a couple of steps, you’ll have delicious cookie dough that’s ready for the oven. Once baked, these cookies will last a good few days in an air tight container. Unless, of course, you’re anything like my family and the batch will be devoured within a matter of minutes. There’s just something about cookies and their moorish-ness which makes…
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The Best Date and Pecan Muffins
Looking for something sticky, nutty and sweet? Then I have just the recipe for you. These date and pecan muffins ooze sticky toffee pudding vibes. Anyone who knows me knows I can’t resist a sticky toffee pud – and I definitely won’t share. I’ve taken the recipe from my ski season days and added a nutty twist, pairing it with pecans. These muffins can be enjoyed solo or accompanied with a delicious dollop of yoghurt, cream cheese icing, orange glaze or custard – whatever you fancy. Therefore, they can exist among an afternoon tea spread or feature as an individual dessert. The possibilities are endless. You’ll start by soaking the…
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Shakshuka: A Quick & Easy Recipe
A new year, a fresh start. I don’t know about you, but after a wealth of indulgence over the festive period, I’m in dire need of some vegetables and this is the perfect recipe to kickstart the year! Shakshuka (shak·shou·ka) is a delicious dish of North African origin consisting of eggs poached in a spicy tomato sauce with peppers and onion. Discovering this recipe has been a game-changer for breakfast and lunch options. It’s super easy, quick to make, and a great way to incorporate more veg in your life. Plus, if you batch make the tomato sauce, you can reheat it and add the eggs when you need it…
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Easy Victoria Sponge with Buttercream
In my final recipe of 2021, I’ve opted for a classic. This Victoria sponge cake is one that just can’t go wrong. Safe to say after a week of Christmas food, no more cake is required in my house. However, sometimes you just need a slice and this sponge is light, fluffy and layered with buttercream and sweet raspberry jam. If you’re looking to start your baking journey (perhaps it’s one of your new year resolutions), this recipe is the perfect way to start. A Victoria sponge cake is easy and simple to make and the foundation to most cake recipes. Once you’ve nailed this recipe you can easily play…
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How to Survive Cooking Christmas Dinner
Christmas Day is nearly here and I am oh so ready for the best part – the food. My first experience of cooking Christmas dinner was at 19 for 2 families I didn’t know. I had just started my ski season and this was our first week of guests. It felt like I’d been thrown into the deep end! Thankfully, it all went smoothly and I even had time to ski during the day. Since then, I’ve cooked a fair few Christmas dinners and have 2 seasons worth of cooking 3-course meals 6 nights a week under my belt, so I feel well versed in putting on a spread. With so…
