Homemade Apple Tree Pecan Granola

Màybe it's the chànge inward weàther or màybe it's àll the fàll bàking I'm seeing on sociàl medià, but here's à fàct: I'm hungry! My àppetite is to a greater extent than thàn heàlthy these dàys, ànd insteàd of scàrfing simply ànything I've been màking àn endeavour to eàt something nutritious. Grànolà hàs been my go-to snàck làtely, but if you're non pàying speciàl àttention...

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Venetian Orange Cake

Venetian Orange CakeThis is a stunning flourless orange & almond cake with a zesty syrup.  It is the perfect accompaniment to any coffee break.Makes 12Preparation time: 20 minutes (plus 2 hours boiling the oranges)Cooking time: 1 hour 30 minutes °Ingredients2 large oranges100g soft dark brown sugar400g caster sugar6 medium free-range eggs250g ground almonds1 1/2 tsp...

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Christmas Mince Pies

Christmas Mince PiesThis crumbly, fruity mince pie recipe is a Christmas classic. Serve warm with lashings of brandy butterMakes 12 (but enough mincemeat for many, many more)Prep time:  2 hours (including chilling time)Cooking time:  20 minutesIngredients200g raisins200g sultanas1 Bramley apple, peeled & chopped100g mixed peel75g glace cherries75g...

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Minion Tamagoyaki Cold Somen/ Noodle 日式蛋卷冷面

It's that season of the year again, HOLIDAY I mean... :D  Last year, we enjoyed our trip to Hokkaido, so this year hubby said "Let's go Japan" again, we are going to explore Osaka and will be away for 10 days, so it's a MUST to clear all perishable food in the fridge. Hmm.... my rate of clearing the food is way too fast that I left nothing much in the fridge. So...

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Toad in the Hole with Onion Gravy

Toad in the Hole with Onion GravyA British classic perfect for a mid-week supper on a winters evening!  Serve with mashed potato and roasted vegetables.Serves 4Prep time:  15 minutesCooking time:  45 minutesIngredients2 tbsp olive oil8-10 good quality pork sausages150g plain flour½ tsp fine sea salt2 large free-range eggs150ml milkFor the onion gravy:20g...

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Mince with Cheesy Horseradish Dumplings

Mince with Cheesy Horseradish DumplingsThe perfect winter warmer - this has to be comfort food at its best. A delicious meal for all the family!Serves 4Prep time:  20 minutesCooking time: 1 hour 45 minutesIngredientsFor the mince2 tbsp olive oil500g lean minced beef1 onion, finely chopped1 celery sticks finely chopped2 carrots, finely chopped1 cloves of...

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Mango Sticky Rice 芒果糯米饭

Mango Sticky Rice is a traditional Thai dessert made with glutinous rice, serve with fresh mango and coconut cream. It's actually quite easy to make this at home. In my family, I'm the only one who love this dessert, so whenever I make this, I only make small portion, just enough to satisfy my crave. ;)Ingredients: 2 servings材料1 Mango 芒果 1粒80g Glutinous Rice (soaked overnight)...

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Soft Wholemeal Bread | No Butter, No Sugar | Very Healthy Whole Wheat Sandwich (The Best Homemade Bread Recipe)

This wholemeal bread loaf is made without butter and sugar. Here's the best wholemeal bread is rich in flavour and packed with nuts and seeds. try pumpkin seeds, poppy, linseed or peanuts. Also can lose weight, lower cholesterol and more. The softest, fluffiest and healthy bread you will ever eat, free from artificial ingredients and preservatives. There's nothing better than freshly baked...

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The Best Christmas Cake

The Best Christmas CakeThis Christmas cake pulls out all the stops and can be decorated in any way you want!  If you have time, feed it with brandy weekly on the run up to Christmas.Serves 16Preparation time: 40 minutes (plus overnight soaking)Cooking time: 2 – 2 ½ hoursIngredients225g sultanas225g raisins200g currants200g glace cherries150g dried apricots, roughly chopped125g...

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Strawberry Chiffon Cake (Slit Top Cooked Dough Method) 草莓戚风蛋糕/烫面雪纺蛋糕

Unlike traditional chiffon cake that we used to bake in tube pans, this chiffon cake is baked in a normal round pan with slit top to have a nice controlled cracked top. I kind of like this idea, need not worried about volcano-like cracked top that anyway I'm going to make it crack the way I like ;) This recipe yield light, fluffy and spongy chiffon cake made using fresh...

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