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Chocolate Fudge Cake with Gluten Free Adaptation

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A perfect little chocolate cake for any celebration or afternoon tea. I brushed warm apricot jam over the cooled cake before icing it and this helps to keep it moist and also to prevent lots of crumbs as you spread the chocolate fudge icing. When you’re making the icing (very easy) just don’t let it get too hot or it will lose it’s shine and you can make it ahead of time and then just gently reheat it until it’s runny. The decoration is totally up to you. If it’s for something special, you can add edible flowers and chocolate curls or top with chopped pieces of your favourite chocolate bars. Let your imagination go wit this one!

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No Sugar Banana Muffins

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These muffins are light and fluffy and because I’ve changed the recipe to have no added sugar, they are a perfect breakfast choice, a snack on the run or an afternoon time out with a cuppa. They are great to give to the kids too!

I topped them with just 3 little chocolate chips and a walnut just for a little bit of yumminess but you can leave them out if you prefer. Eat them hot or cold.

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Rocky Road Cupcakes with Marshmallow Frosting

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I made these very cute cupcakes to bring with me to a dinner party where there were going to be children so they wouldn’t feel left out while the adults had their “grown up” dessert . They went down a treat and the adults had to try them and loved them too! They are not made in the traditional cupcake method so end up having a lovely fudgy texture. The marshmallow frosting is simply gorgeous, very sweet and delicious and you can make the rocky road bark whatever way you like using what you have on hand. I adapted this recipe from Jo Wheatley who won the Great British Bake Off.

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There are 3 stages to making these so my advice is to have the ingredients at the ready so you can smoothly move from one to stage to the next

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Easy Brown Bread Recipe

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This Brown Bread recipe was a change from the one I usually make and it has me converted. It slices so beautifully, holds it shape and tastes totally delicious! The recipe makes a 2lb loaf tin and sliced so well, it was a total pleasure to serve and not an ounce of waste. It got rave reviews from the brown bread lovers too!

It makes quite a sloppy mixture but the wonderful thing is there is very little work, no kneading or proving and no machinery needed. Just a wooden spoon 🙂  I’m told on good authority this is the recipe used at Ariel House for their breakfast bread!

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Maltesers Squares

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Such a real treat and no baking involved with this recipe, just some melting and mixing. You can be as creative as you like with the topping. Using Maltesers along with rice krispies gives these delicious bites that something extra plus if you have young people at yours, they can get right in and be delighted with their results. Quick, easy and very, very delicious!

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Chocolate Orange Cupcakes

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When I saw this recipe, I couldn’t get it out of my mind. I knew I had to make it and even though it was a few weeks between spotting it and trying it, it was worth the wait. These cupcakes are full of Terry’s Chocolate Orange chunks throughout and I added a little ingredient to bring out the full flavour of orange and chocolate – a match made in heaven! The buttercream is made with orange juice and zest and of course you have to top them with slices of Terry’s Chocolate Orange  to complete their deliciousness!

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No Pasta Lasagne – Gluten & Wheat Free

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I saw a video clip showing this delicious recipe for a dish similar to Lasagne but using no pasta. As I live in a house with both a coeliac and a gluten intolerant, this really caught my eye. It’s simple and quick to make and after working out measurements, temperatures and timings, it’s now become a firm favourite in our house. What I love about this dish is that I can make it a vegetarian option so easily!

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Chocolate Filled No Bake Cheesecake

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I originally made this cheesecake with crème eggs as they were available in the shops at the time. I had found a mixed pack of mini eggs with different fillings such as the original Crème Egg, Oreo Eggs, Galaxy Eggs …. you get the idea. So if you want to make this and the magic eggs have disappeared, just replace them. You could buy a box of Heroes or Celebrations and use them instead so people get a different taste with each bite 🙂  It makes the cheesecake fun and interesting!

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Smarties Cookies

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A really simple and fun cookie recipe which the kids will love helping you to make. You could also use M&M’s for a change and as they have different fillings, they would be great fun to eat too! Maybe each person could choose their favourite colour and use that colour only on their own personal cookies 🙂

Make half the quantity below if you prefer. It makes between 20 – 24 large cookies so perfect for parties 🎉

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Almond Ring Cake

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Using a bundt or ring tin can transform a lovely cake into something special. It’s one of my favourite tins to use as everything seems to look just that bit special out of it. The one trick for success is to grease and flour well. Once you do that, there won’t be any tears or tantrums with large pieces of cake stuck to the inside of the tin. I’m a massive fan of anything with almond flavour and this very pretty Almond Cake is surprisingly easy but with great results. I used yellow and white daisies to decorate but you could use multi coloured fondant flowers for a really pretty spring or summer display. I added Almond Extract to the icing too just to complete the whole experience. The smell in the kitchen was ah may zing!

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Crème Egg Rocky Road Chunks

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This is my absolute favourite Rocky Road recipe and each time I make it, I change it a little depending on what’s happening around me. The ingredients are adapted for the appropriate season or event and as Easter approached, I picked up a few packs of Cadbury’s Mini Crème Eggs and decided they had to be included!  How could you have Rocky Road at Easter without Crème Eggs and Mini Chocolate Eggs?? It’s almost a sin! 😉

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