My oldest son Niclas is discovering the delights of making his own food as he’s away at university. He loves travel and exploring different cultures, more than any other country though Greece is a firm favourite. He has developed a recipe for pitta breads which is fantastic, he even did a Greek Night with us…
Recipe – No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake
Cheesecake is something I have eaten regularly but never made, which is odd because it’s very easy and versatile. You can add anything to the mix or the topping for a wide variety of results. Jack asked for a strawberry cheesecake so I thought I’d finally have a go! You need at least five hours…
Video – Ginger Biscuits and Brinjal Bhaji
Here is my latest Youtube video, showing how to make easy Ginger Biscuits and my friend Dean’s brilliant vegan aubergine curry!
Recipe – Dean’s Brinjal Bhaji (Vegan Aubergine Curry)
My friend Dean is a bit of a secret culinary whizz. His family background is eastern Mediterranean so he has a lot of knowledge of cuisine across that neck of the woods and far beyond. We had a chat about rice funnily enough, and I encouraged him to cook something for the blog for his…
Recipe – Jonny and Vito’s Redcurrant Jelly
This is the first recipe to accompany my new YouTube series for Dad That Cooks, which encourages dads to cook with or for their children. Jonny is a very good friend of mine, a proper foodie, and not only does he have a fantastic garden where he grows a bounty of fruit and vegetables, but…
Recipe – Double Chocolate and Coffee Cookies
Cookies… something I know a thing or two about as I work for a big bakery that specialises in them. But there are so many recipes out there for them, it’s difficult to find a decent one that always works. This always works! It’s effectively a double choc cookie base so you can leave it…
Recipe – Honeycomb / Cinder Toffee
Who doesn’t love honeycomb? Well, two of my three sons for a start as I discovered yesterday! All the more for me and the missus. Honeycomb is on the one hand so easy to do – 3 ingredients and water – and on the other hand relatively pressured and exciting for around 10 seconds. Lots…
Recipe – Secret Centre Chocolate and Orange Spider Cake for Halloween
Halloween is a great time for parties, and whilst there are loads of seasonal cake options in the shops, with a bit of planning you can make this brilliant centrepiece. It’s huge, full of ‘wow’ when you cut it and super tasty. You will need two 18-19cm loose bottom round cake tins and a 2cm…
Recipe – Halloween Swamp Monster Cupcakes
Here’s a new twist on a cupcake, especially for Halloween. Green sponge with a hint of coconut and blue frosting monster on top, they look great fun and kids (and grown ups) will love them! The decorations were bought at Wilko’s who have a great selection for Halloween. For 12, you will need: 175g self…
Recipe – Simple Pear and Ginger Cake
Autumn is a wonderful time for bounteous British produce, including vine, bush and tree fruits. I love baking with ginger and the whole family are quick to devour any of the resulting biscuits or cakes. Pears are a great ingredient for baking with too. Each variety has its own little quirks but on the whole,…
