One question I get asked quite regularly is “how much fondant do I need to buy to cover my cake?” So I decided to create a calculator where you enter the size of your cake and it’ll give you an estimate of the amount needed.
Vegan Vanilla Buttercream
5 minutes
Vegan vanilla buttercream that is simple to make and tastes absolutely delicious.
The Ultimate Healthy Hot Chocolate
10 minutes
In need of a hot chocolate that doesn’t just taste good, but is also full of nutrients? Well look no further… The Ultimate Healthy Hot Chocolate is filled with lots of goodness and an extra kick of ginger to warm you up.
Easy No-Bake Chocolate Cheesecake
20 minutes
A delicious and easy to make no-bake chocolate cheesecake. A crunchy biscuit base topped with smooth, creamy and indulgent chocolate.
Easy Chocolate Brownies (That Taste Amazing!)
50 minutes
My recipe for easy homemade chocolate brownies that taste absolutely amazing.
Includes step-by-step pictures.
Coconut Buttercream
5 minutes
Easy to make, smooth coconut buttercream which is packed full of flavour. Perfect for decorating cupcakes, layer cakes and biscuits.
Mediterranean Lamb Stuffed Tomatoes
40 minutes
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Tomatoes filled with delicious Mediterranean lamb flavoured with olives, lemon and herbs. The filling is also perfect as a lamb bolognese served with pasta and sprinkled with grated cheese.
Coconut Cupcakes
30 minutes
These coconut cupcakes are unbelievably easy to make and packed full of real coconut to give them lots of flavour.
Grana Padano & Potato Pancakes with Prosciutto di San Daniele
20 minutes
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Soft potato pancakes topped with melted Grana Padano cheese topped with Prosciutto di San Daniele and a poached egg. Perfect for a weekend breakfast or a light meal.
Spaghetti Carbonara with Grana Padano & Prosciutto di San Daniele
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A twist on the traditional Spaghetti Carbonara – Spaghetti in a rich Grana Padano cheese sauce, topped with fresh Prosciutto di San Daniele. A delicious meal ready in just 25 minutes.
Lamb and Feta Filo Parcels with Mint Yogurt Dip
40 minutes
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Crisp filo pastry parcels with a spiced lamb, feta and spinach filling served with a mint yogurt dip.
Lighter Chocolate Marble Cheesecake with Redcurrant Coulis
1 hour 5 minutes
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A delicious lemon and chocolate baked cheesecake served with redcurrant coulis. Using SPLENDA to replace the added sugar means it’s lighter too.
Festive Roast Leg of Lamb
2 hours 25 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
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My festive roast leg of lamb flavoured with rosemary, cloves, orange and cranberries makes a fantastic alternative to turkey on Christmas day or to feed your family and friends over the festive period.
Lamb Hotpot
3 hours 15 minutes
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My take on a traditional Lancashire Lamb Hotpot – melt-in-the-mouth lamb and vegetables topped with crisp buttery potatoes.
Brandy Buttercream
10 minutes
Brandy butter shouldn’t be just for mince pies and Christmas pudding. My recipe to turn it into brandy buttercream makes it perfect for cakes too.
Marzipan Buttercream
10 minutes
The ultimate icing for any marzipan fans. Perfect for topping your Christmas cake or mince pies.
Honey Roasted Sprouts with Pancetta
30 minutes
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Roasted sprouts with a hint of honey and pancetta. The perfect accompaniment to your Christmas dinner.
PLUS my top tips for making Christmas day cooking stress free.
Gingerbread Buttercream
5 minutes
If you’re a fan of gingerbread men then you’ll love this delicious, smooth gingerbread buttercream, flavoured with ginger and black treacle.
Peppermint Buttercream
5 minutes
How to make delicious, smooth peppermint buttercream. Perfect for adding a festive twist to your cupcakes, layer cakes or macarons.
Chocolate Orange Cupcakes with Chocolate Orange Buttercream
45 minutes
Chocolate orange sponge topped with smooth chocolate orange buttercream and topped with a slice of Chocolate Orange – Chocolate Orange Heaven!
Peanut Butter Oreo Brownies
50 minutes
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Delicious milk chocolate brownies, topped with Peanut Butter Flavour Oreos and swirled with crunchy peanut butter.
Halloween Meringues
2 hours 15 minutes
Add a Spooky twist to classic meringues with these Halloween Meringue Pops.
Spooky Rocky Road
20 minutes
Chilling 2 hours
A delicious and easy to make Halloween treat packed with crunchy biscuits, Smarties, marshmallows and lots of chocolate. There’s an option to make it taste like Chocolate Orange too!
Lamb Meatball Curry
40 minutes
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Delicious lamb meatballs in a spiced tomato sauce – perfect for a family meal or a curry tapas party.
One-Tray Fish and Chips for the RNLI Fish Supper
35 minutes
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Delicious cod in a crispy lemon coating with soft, yet crunchy chips all made in one tray.
Thai Green Chicken Curry
20 minutes
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My quick version of a classic Thai Green Chicken Curry. Succulent chicken and crunchy vegetables in a fragrant coconut sauce. Absolutely delicious and ready in just 20 minutes.
Crispy Pork Medallions (and Three Delicious Ways to Serve Them)
10 minutes
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Delicious tender pork medallions in a crispy garlic and cheese coating. A meal all the family will love in just a few minutes.
Coffee and Walnut Cake
45 minutes
My recipe for a classic Coffee & Walnut Cake. Three layers of delicious coffee sponge packed full of chopped walnuts and topped with smooth coffee buttercream.
Smokey Tomato Roast Potatoes (Roast Patatas Bravas)
30 minutes
Delicious garlic roasted potatoes in a rich tomato sauce flavoured with smoked paprika.
Snickers Cupcakes
1 hour 5 minutes
Chocolate Cupcakes filled with caramel sauce and topped with smooth peanut buttercream, more caramel, crunchy peanuts and a little slice of Snickers.