Nov 8 Bahlsen Biscuit Brownies – PickUp! Minis Review Bahlsen Biscuit Brownies : Deliciously decadent gooey brownies filled with little bites of crunchy chocolate biscuit, with the characteristic papery crust and dotted with PickUp! Minis. Give your brownies a tasty biscuit twist! Every now and again I receive invitations to review new products and recently the lovely people working with Bahlsen Biscuits asked me …Continue Reading…
Oct 3 Homemade Stem Ginger Homemade Stem Ginger is so easy to make & so much better than shop bought. Chop finely & add to ginger cakes, puddings or biscuits for a real ginger hit. The syrup makes a delicious ginger cordial. There’s a slight sense of sadness here at the Kitchen Shed as we pack things away for the …Continue Reading…
Sep 24 Elderberry Tart with Cassis Elderberry Tart makes the most of this delicious foraged fruit. Elderberries & a cassis flavoured custard fill this butter pastry shell – Yum! There’s an abundance of elderberries out there ready to be picked and preserved, the beauty of elderberries is that you don’t need to live in the countryside, you’ll find them in parks, …Continue Reading…
Sep 5 Harvesting Elderberries: Picking, Preserving & Recipes Harvesting Elderberries: Picking, Preserving & Recipes | Foraging tips & handy hints for picking & preserving elderberries with plenty of recipe ideas! The short season for picking and preserving elderberries means we don’t have long to get stuck in. Once the elderberries are almost black and hanging heavily on their stems, they won’t be around …Continue Reading…
Sep 5 Elderberry & Port Jelly Make the most of the hedgerow harvest with my Elderberry & Port Jelly – delicious on a scone or try in a savoury dish and make a fruity jus or meat glaze! Elderberry & Port Jelly – this fruity seedless jam is delicious on toast or a scone and it’s equally good with cooked or …Continue Reading…
Aug 23 Nectarine Frangipane Tart Nectarine Frangipane Tart. An easy all in one almond paste & soft juicy nectarines in a rich buttery pastry case – the perfect summer dessert! Nectarine Frangipane Tart features as a “top of the list” bake when I’m meal planning for late summer visitors here at the Kitchen Shed; it’s an easy bake which freezes …Continue Reading…
Aug 15 Cheese & Pickle Tear & Share Bread Cheese & Pickle Tear & Share Bread stuffed with cheese, ham & pickle – a delicious ready made sandwich for picnics & packed lunches! Tear and share breads are a firm favourite here at The Kitchen Shed, where my Garlic and Herb Twister Bread remains my go to recipe for BBQs or to serve with …Continue Reading…
Jul 21 Sesame Tofu Kebabs Sesame Tofu Kebabs are marinated in a delicious tahini dressing & served with a Tahini Asian Slaw. Serve in a lettuce wrap for a great vegan appetiser! Regular readers will have noticed we love al fresco meals here at the Kitchen Shed and I’m always looking for new and exciting recipes to add to our …Continue Reading…
Jun 20 Easy Bombay Potatoes Easy Bombay Potatoes – the best ever Indian Spiced Roasties. The perfect partner for any curry recipe or to spice up your Sunday Roast! I thought it was about time to share my recipe for Easy Bombay Potatoes with you. I’ve been making Bombay Potatoes this way for years and although I’ve posted photos on …Continue Reading…
Jun 7 Elderflower Liqueur Recipe Capture the taste of summer with my Elderflower Liqueur recipe. Freshly picked elderflowers, vodka & lemon work their magic – et voila homemade St Germain! I love elderflowers, their tiny delicate blossoms exuding a sweet intoxicating scent which heralds the beginning of summer. I find myself looking forward to the short flowering season for elderflowers …Continue Reading…