It's my birthday today and obviously, I'll be celebrating with cake. We usually have cake in work when it's someone's birthday and this Lemon and Blueberry Traybake is ideal for that. Traybakes are probably the simplest cakes to make as there is no need to line your baking tray (though you should grease it well), … Continue reading Lemon and Blueberry Traybake
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
How do you make a lemon meringue pie even better? Turn it into a cupcake, of course! These heavenly little cupcakes consist of a sweet lemon sponge, filled with tangy lemon curd and topped with silky smooth marshmallowy meringue on top. Seeing as it's my birthday this week, I've added a bit of alcohol in … Continue reading Lemon Meringue Cupcakes
Here in the UK, we're celebrating our new King's coronation this week. Up and down the country people will be coming together for afternoon tea, picnics and buffets, while watching the King's procession through London and the coronation ceremony. So I thought I'd share my extra special Curd recipe for you to use in cakes, … Continue reading Limoncello Curd
You'd never know these muffins were dairy free. The texture and rise is just like a normal muffin, and they taste delicious - zesty, sweet and full of blueberries. I've made them using coconut milk and oil, instead of butter, soured cream, milk or yoghurt, so they're completely dairy free. (They are, however, made using … Continue reading Dairy Free Blueberry and Lemon Muffins
This Grain Salad is refreshing, zesty, minty, and SO quick to make! It makes the perfect side to BBQ'd meat, fish and vegetables and can be made a few days in advance and kept in an airtight container in the fridge. Just serve it cold, with an extra drizzle of Extra Virgin Olive Oil on … Continue reading Grain Salad
It's my birthday today! Hooray! So I'm celebrating with a really simple cocktail recipe that will make you think of lemon groves and Italian sunshine - just what we all need after the year we've had so far. So dig out the Limoncello from the back of the cupboard, put your sunglasses on and say … Continue reading Lemon Kisses
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