Tag Archives: Snacks

Olive Oil Anzac Biscuits

Posted on April 24, 2013 by

These are a tasty twist on the classic Anzac recipe. If you have an allergy to dairy or egg then these are perfect for you because the extra virgin olive oil is the primary liquid ingredient that holds the mixture … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Orange Soda Bread

Posted on March 10, 2013 by

Look at the chocolate in this! The dark chocolate chips are deliciously soft when this simple loaf comes out of the oven and the orange adds a lovely subtle background flavour.  I originally thought of this bread for St Patrick’s Day as a twist … Continue reading →

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Cheat’s Cappuccino Cupcakes

Posted on February 24, 2013 by

These take minutes to make but taste amazing. Cupcakes are something that I don’t make very often as I just don’t have the patience to bake them, wait for them to cool, make frosting and then try to get the … Continue reading →

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Super Simple: Jam Doughnut Muffins

Posted on February 6, 2013 by

If you love jam doughnuts then this is the treat for you. These are simple to put together but look so impressive that your family and friends will think you have been slaving away for hours to bake them. My … Continue reading →

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Pepperoni and Two Cheese Pizza Loaf

Posted on January 6, 2013 by

With Christmas seeming like a long time ago and the fridge emptied of all that festive food, it is time to get back to normality. After yet another week where I have been very slack with blog posts, (I blame New … Continue reading →

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Seriously Tasty Sausage Rolls

Posted on December 21, 2012 by

Sausage rolls are a classic party nibble but these have a kick to them. Every year I make sausage rolls of some description but I usually don’t move too far from the norm. This year I decided to spice things … Continue reading →

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Blue Cheese and Port Pâté

Posted on December 17, 2012 by

Here is another recipe for all the cheese lovers out there. Last year I made a chicken liver pâté but this year I thought I would make another pâté which doesn’t include any meat. It has plenty of cheese and … Continue reading →

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Baked Brie with Cherries and Mint

Posted on December 12, 2012 by

A party is not complete without cheese and crackers. Brie is probably my favourite cheese as I love its creamy texture. I always head straight for it when I see it on any cheese board. Baking it just makes it … Continue reading →

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Homemade Herb Grissini with White Bean Dip

Posted on December 11, 2012 by

Why pay $4 a pack for a tiny pack of grissini when you can make them yourself? That is what I thought when I saw this recipe in my copy of ‘The Ultimate Christmas Cookbook’ (which according to Amazon is now out … Continue reading →

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Peppermint and Chocolate Shortbread

Posted on December 8, 2012 by

Shortbread is pretty traditional at this time of year, but who says it has to be plain? This recipe results in shortbread which looks pretty and has very subtle flavours of mint and chocolate. It is easy to make, even … Continue reading →

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