Here’s a bright, fresh loaf for the spring season. This lemon loaf cake is soft and tender, with a sharp raspberry sauce swirled into the batter. The combination of zesty lemon and tart raspberry makes for a lovely balance of sweet and fresh, and is the sort of bake I’m loving right now.
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I first heard about Brazilian lemonade while on holiday recently – drying off in the sun at the Victoria Falls Hotel after getting drenched from the knees down at Victoria Falls (totally worth it!) – and the description immediately caught my attention. A creamy, zesty lemonade style drink made with condensed milk? I made a mental note to research and try it as soon as I got home. I’ve made my own lemonade countless times (cookbook readers will have seen my favourite recipe in my book), but I’d never come across a version quite like this, made by blending fresh limes and adding sweetened condensed milk. Needless to say, I was intrigued!
Colourful, creamy and comforting – this is definitely a family friendly one-pan dinner that deserves a place on your weeknight table! Golden, juicy chicken thighs are nestled into a luxurious Parmesan sauce with blistered tomatoes, spinach and a splash of fresh lemon juice. With the first hints of spring in the air, this is a wonderful dinner for the change of season – comforting for cooler evenings, but with plenty of fresh, bright flavours.
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Is it cake? Is it bread? However you categorise it, your next beautiful weekend baking project awaits. Swirls of dark chocolate and pockets of crunchy pecans are tucked into a soft, enriched dough, then finished with a glossy sugar syrup glaze. This dark chocolate babka is an indulgent tea-time treat and one that’s well worth the extra time it takes to make.
It’s no secret that I love galettes. These free-form tarts are rustic yet elegant, and make wonderfully satisfying comfort food. For this recipe, I used golden, flaky puff pastry, which works beautifully with the creamy chicken topping. Best of all, there’s no need for a pie dish, blind baking or perfectly neat edges – the relaxed, free-form nature of a galette is all part of its charm.
This flavour-packed chicken bake is my take on the classic French onion soup, transformed into a hearty, comforting winter meal. Juicy chicken pieces are first browned, then baked in a rich onion gravy before being topped with golden, bubbling Gruyère. It captures everything we love about French onion soup – sweet caramelised onions, rich savoury stock and plenty of melted cheese, but reimagines it as a family friendly dinner that’s perfect for cosy evenings.
We’ve just returned from a magical road trip from Cape Town to Botswana, and beyond! Thousand of kilometres, four countries and countless memories later, it’s been a little strange to settle back into our normal routine! Between unpacking bags and camping gear, tackling mountains of laundry and catching up on emails I found some time to test this recipe that has been sitting on my “must bake” list for quite some time.
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In May I was lucky enough to spend a week in London, it’s always such a thrill to be back there! I spent the week with my sister and her husband, and they treated me to lots of foodie spots, most of which I hadn’t yet been to, all of which are vegan friendly. I can honestly say that I enjoyed each and every one, and I’ve popped all the details below so you can visit them too. I’ve also included two food stores to the list, as they are well worth a visit.
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