Blueberry pancakes

I have to thank my cousin Laura and her husband for the inspiration for these.  They made them for us on a recent family get together and they’re just the best pancakes ever. The blueberries add a sweetness and juiciness which takes them to another level.  Add a couple of rashers of crispy bacon and [...]

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Chocolate chip buns

I know these are so easy you barely even need a recipe, but if you’re into speedy baking these take 15 minutes to make and another 15 to cook (5 to scoff the lot.) Great to make with kids too.  So straightforward you might even get them in the oven before they get bored and [...]

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Scones

You just can’t beat a scone with raspberry jam and clotted cream.  This is my Mum’s recipe, you can find a recipe for the raspberry jam here.  I dare say you can probably make your own clotted cream too if you’re really keen, but I’m afraid I haven’t ventured into anything that advanced… yet. Scones [...]

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Easiest ever chocolate brownies

This may not be the ultimate brownie recipe, but it is really easy, and the low oven temperature and long cooking time result in a beautifully crunchy on the outside, gooey on the inside cake which is just brilliant. Easiest ever chocolate brownies makes 12-16 200g / 7oz caster sugar 2 eggs 110g / 4oz [...]

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Mango chutney

Lovely, fruity chutney, great with chicken, cheese and of course curry!  This is another slow cooker recipe. Mango chutney Makes 3 jars 3 firm mangos 120ml / 4 fluid oz cider vinegar 200g / 7oz light muscavado sugar 1 small red finger chilli, split small piece of fresh root ginger, peeled and finely chopped 1 [...]

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