This is a truly luxurious dessert for when you aren’t counting calories and fancy something a little special but be warned, you’ll need a very sweet tooth. The perfect grown-up dessert for dinner parties, you can make it ahead of time and leave it to set during the day until it… Read More
Dulce de Leche is a dark, creamy, sweet caramel that can be used in many dessert and biscuit recipes to give even the most simple of treats a luxurious boost. You can even spread it on toast or scones or add it to pancakes for a little breakfast treat or add it as… Read More
A crunchy biscuit base topped with a sweet, creamy mousse made with fresh strawberries makes this a delicious summer treat for the whole family. This recipe makes one 9″ cake. For the base: 150g butter 40g digestive biscuits 2tbsp caster sugar For the mousse: 400g fresh strawberries ½ lemon 600ml double cream 100g… Read More
It’s July. It’s summer. And in England that means nothing. We have only been back from our travels a week and we are desperate to head off to warmer climes again. The dull, grey skies are positively autumnal and the rain… oh I try to tell myself that it’s good for the grass… Read More
I am not exaggerating. Cannoli are a delicious Italian pastry dessert made from a fried pastry shell containing a sweet ricotta based filling. Originally from Sicily, the dessert is a favourite in Italy and is 100% calorie free*. I have no idea why we can’t buy them readily here in the UK but,… Read More
Mike had a busy day today. As well as sorting the twins’ bedroom in preparation for decorating within the whole 11 days we have left until Baby #13 arrives, tag-teaming me in dealing with the kids and watching the rugby, he also made a delicious Valentine Marble Cake just for me. Yes, I… Read More