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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There are some recipes that feel made for winter, and these bakery-style oat cookies are one of them. When the cold weather hits all I want to do is flick on the oven and bake, are you the same? These rustic, chewy cookies with pops of rich dark chocolate are best enjoyed warm with a hot drink in hand, just what you want on a cold June day.
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I’ve got a rich, nostalgic sticky toffee pudding for you today, just in time for the weekend. This is the kind of comforting bake that fills the kitchen with the warm scent of caramel and the promise of something delicious. The sponge is soft and beautifully moist, and I haven’t been shy with the toffee sauce – so if you have a sweet tooth this recipe is absolutely for you.
There are so many wonderful flavours in today’s recipe! In this cosy, vegetarian dish pasta tubes are filled with a creamy ricotta and spinach filling, with added mushrooms, parmesan and a hint of zesty lemon to lift it all. The pasta is then immersed in a lightly spiced tomato sauce and baked to perfection.. and let’s not forget the golden, cheesy mozzarella topping.
Cupcakes & Couscous 