I have made these sheep cupcakes for Easter, a few years on the run and they always go down well. I make sure there is a variety of toppings for people to choose from, though you can of course just stick to the one if you like. This is a fun recipe to make with … Continue reading Sheep Cupcakes
I know for most people Easter is all about chocolate, but the traditional Easter cake is actually Simnel Cake, which is a fruit cake covered in marzipan. I love it, but if I presented a slice of fruit cake to my husband or nieces after Easter dinner, I'd never be allowed to bake another cake … Continue reading Lemon Bakewell Tarts
Crisp, buttery puff pastry surrounding flaky salmon and a creamy, herby filling with a hint of lemon. We're a little bit obsessed with this recipe at the moment. It tastes so good, and takes literally 10mins to prepare. It's a great alternative to lamb for Easter Sunday, and because of the delicious herby, creamy filling, … Continue reading Salmon en Croute
I had an elaborate cake planned as my Easter recipe this year. I was really excited about it too. But half way through baking it, my oven broke. Again! This is the second time in less than 12 months that our oven has broken. Last time it was one of the fans, this time, the … Continue reading Mini Egg Cookies
Easter is a big celebration for my husband's family. We all gather at his parent's house for a feast and an Easter Egg hunt. If the weather is good, they have a buffet of sandwiches, salads and quiche or a barbecue outside. If it's cold or wet, it's a traditional roast dinner with all the … Continue reading Simnel Scones
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