tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47541296259704605712024-03-13T23:30:51.449-07:00Sayj & OnionSayjhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12262587270668215455noreply@blogger.comBlogger113125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4754129625970460571.post-4544005502183014032016-01-30T17:45:00.001-08:002016-01-30T17:45:59.413-08:00Bloglovin<a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/10027789/?claim=89dh3v93a37">Follow my blog with Bloglovin</a>Sayjhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12262587270668215455noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4754129625970460571.post-42551225215092304512015-12-29T09:23:00.000-08:002015-12-29T09:30:51.633-08:00Healthy Blueberry and Banana muffins<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I absolutely love muffins but most of them contain a lot of sugar and butter so I decided to make a healthier version of blueberry and banana muffins which are not only sugar free but butter free too.</span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">These muffins are delicious ( you wouldn't believe they are healthy ;) )</span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">1 cup of blueberries ( I used frozen)</span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">1 large ripe banana</span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">1 and 1/2 cups of self raising flour</span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">pinch of Himalayan salt</span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">4 tablespoons of milk ( add more if needed)</span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">1/4 cup of real 100% maple syrup</span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">1 tea spoon of pure vanilla extract</span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">1/4 cup oil ( I used rapeseed)</span>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">1. mash the banana with a fork in a mixing bowl.</span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">2. sieve the flour, salt and baking powder into the bowl.</span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">3.In another bowl , add in the egg, milk, vanilla, oil and milk and whisk well.</span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">4. Now in a separate bowl add the blueberries and a little flour to them .This will help the blueberries from sinking.</span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">5. add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix until you don't see and dry flour. Do not over mix, lumpy is good.</span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">6. add the blueberries and gently fold into the batter.</span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">7 . grease your muffin pan and add an equal amount of batter . I used an ice cream scoop.</span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Bake on the middle shelf of the oven for 25 minutes.</span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">This recipe makes 6 muffins.</span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Enjoy :)</span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Lovely with a glass of your favourite milk or a cup of tea :)</span>Sayjhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12262587270668215455noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4754129625970460571.post-26720573719834713342015-11-29T13:26:00.000-08:002015-11-29T13:26:08.361-08:00Blueberry chia jam<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">If you love jam but don't want the extra added sugars and additives that the shop bought jams have then this jam is just for you. It literally takes five minutes to prepare and tastes amazing. Better still ..there's no need to cook it so you can enjoy it in no time and it's sugar free and guilt free.</span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">1 cup of fresh or frozen blueberries</span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Juice of half a lemon</span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">2 Tablespoons of chia seeds</span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Have the ingredients ready and thaw out the blueberries if you are using frozen ones.</span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Mix well until all the chia seeds are covered in the mixture.</span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">See how it is beginning to thicken already!</span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Now pour the jam into a clean glass jar and let it sit in the fridge to thicken up for about 45 minutes .</span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Once it has thickened it ready to enjoy straight from the jar or spread on toast, oatmeal, yogurt or anything you desire.</span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">It's healthy jam so feel free to enjoy it without guilt.</span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">This jam will last in the fridge for two weeks :)</span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Thanks for stopping by. </span>Sayjhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12262587270668215455noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4754129625970460571.post-30679243603165633542015-03-08T10:33:00.002-07:002015-03-08T10:33:49.131-07:00Homemade Sriracha Vegan (Vietnamese Chilli Sauce) <span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I'm a huge fan of hot sauce and use it on practically everything I eat which is savoury.</span><br />
<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">To run out of Tabasco sauce would be a tragedy for me lol.</span><br />
<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I've seen lots of pics and reviews about Sriracha sauce but for a few reasons I was put off getting it online as it has so many preservatives in it and also fish sauce not making it vegetarian or vegan. I want a sauce that can be enjoyed by everyone so I decided to make my own with all good healthy ingredients and no dodgy unpronounceable additives.</span><br />
<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">This sauce is absolutely delicious. If you want some extra spice in your life then carry on reading and enjoy the recipe :)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">12 Red chilies ( I used medium heat)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The seeds and membrane of the chili has the most heat so feel free to remove them if you want a less spicy sauce. I added them in my sauce.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Make sure you get every last drop ;) and then either discard the pulp or wrap it in some cheese clock and use it for stock in another recipe :)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The sauce will last about a month in your fridge. And tastes even better the day after it is made although it is ready to eat straight away :)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Thanks for looking :)</span>Sayjhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12262587270668215455noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4754129625970460571.post-89408151395491226372015-02-11T11:22:00.002-08:002015-02-11T11:22:21.699-08:00Curried Pumpkin soup<span style="color: orange; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">This soup is a real hearty winter warmer like getting a warm cuddle in your belly (it really is) There's nothing better than a nice warm bowl of soup when you're feeling a bit under the weather and need a pick me up.</span><br />
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I had a Butternut squash that needed using up so I thought I'd cheer myself up with this yummy bowl of goodness :) It's so easy and tasty and most of all it's healthy :) Give it a try.</span><br />
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">2 cups of pumpkin puree (butternut squash)</span><br />
<span style="color: orange; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">1 stick of celery diced</span><br />
<span style="color: orange; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Half a yellow onion diced</span><br />
<span style="color: orange; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">1 clove of garlic minced</span><br />
<span style="color: orange; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">1 medium sized carrot sliced</span><br />
<span style="color: orange; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Ground black pepper as needed</span><br />
<span style="color: orange; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Himalayan salt as needed</span><br />
<span style="color: orange; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">1/2 tsp of Curry powder</span><br />
<span style="color: orange; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">sprig of thyme</span><br />
<span style="color: orange; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">2 and 1/2 cups of water</span><br />
<span style="color: orange; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Olive Oil (drizzle)</span><br />
<span style="color: orange; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Dollop of fat free yogurt</span><br />
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Add a drizzle of olive oil to a large pan and heat gently.</span><br />
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Add the onion and garlic and saute for a few minutes until the onion is soft.</span><br />
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Now add the celery and carrots and give it a stir.</span><br />
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I wanted this to be a healthy recipe , that's why I haven't used a stock in my soup as it contains too much sodium and adds to the calories. Water did the job perfectly as the seasoning gave it enough flavour.</span><br />
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I also used Himalayan salt as it is extremely healthy for you, tastes better and has no calories :)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">It's super easy and you'll be really impressed.</span><br />
<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Go on... give it a try.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">pears peeled cut in half and cored. (</span><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">as needed)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Cinnamon to sprinkle over pears.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Carefully peel the pears and cut them in half and core them. I left the stalks on for decoration but you can remove them.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Plate them up and enjoy with a scoop of ice cream or whipped cream :)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">This recipe is so tasty and you can go wild with adding any flavouring that you love and best of all you can eat lots of it without feeling guilty. I love crisps and really needed this alternative for a bit of a crisp free detox so I decided to try Kale and wow it tastes amazing, I strongly urge you to give it a try.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Kale on a stalk or in a bag , it doesn't matter ( I used already cut kale in a bag)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">olive oil to drizzle or flavoured oil (I used chili rapeseed oil)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Method and preparation:</span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">pre heat your oven to 180/350</span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Wash the kale thoroughly and make sure it's completely dry by using a salad spinner or paper towels.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Spread the kale on a lined baking tray making sure not to overlap any kale as it won't cook evenly.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Now add the salt and pepper from a height to ensure even seasoning. And drizzle about a table spoon of olive oil over the kale.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Now place the trays in the oven and bake for 5 minutes, after the 5 minutes are up swap the trays for even cooking and cook for a further 5 minutes until nice and crispy.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Serve the crispy kale chips in a bowl and enjoy :)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">If you are using kale from a stalk , make sure to remove the rib which is the thick part, you don't cook this.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Make sure the kale is completely dry after washing or else you'll end up with steamed rather than crispy kale.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Oven temps vary so please keep and eye on the kale as it's baking as you don't want it to burn.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Have fun experimenting with flavours :) and enjoy. </span>Sayjhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12262587270668215455noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4754129625970460571.post-44370483146078756402015-01-25T07:27:00.000-08:002015-01-25T07:27:28.524-08:00No churn Cinnamon Ice cream made with dairy free Condensed Milk<span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">This delicious creamy cinnamon ice cream is soooooooo yummy and takes 5 minutes to make. No Ice cream machine needed and only 6 hours in the freezer and it's ready to be enjoyed :)</span><div>
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<span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Enjoy on it's own or with a slice of warm Apple Pie <3 :) Yum.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The consistency is slightly different to the dairy version but never the less it tastes yummy and works in the exact same way . </span><br />
<span style="color: #38761d; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">This also smells delicious whilst cooking it yum.</span><br />
<span style="color: #38761d; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I made this because I'm going to make dairy free ice cream and it's perfect :)</span><br />
<span style="color: #38761d; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I hope you give this a go peeps it's awesome.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">1 can of coconut milk (I used two small ones as I was trying it out.)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Once it starts to boil turn the heat down and let it simmer for 20 - 25 minutes stirring frequently so it doesn't stick and burn.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">At this point feel free to add a little vanilla extract if you wish. I didn't add any as I thought it tasted amazing as it is.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">If your condensed milk solidifies after a few hours in the fridge, DON'T throw it away just heat it in the microwave for a minute just before using in a recipe,it'll be just fine :)</span>Sayjhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12262587270668215455noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4754129625970460571.post-86957847993920611962015-01-20T08:09:00.002-08:002015-01-20T08:09:35.054-08:00Cinnamon Swirl Bread<span style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">If you love anything Cinnamonny like I do then this is the recipe for you :) This delicious quick and easy no yeast bread is amazing and tastes just like cinnamon rolls that you buy in bakeries but it's more cakey then bread like.</span><br />
<span style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Enjoy this delicious bread with your fave hot drink and I promise you ,you will love it. I have to say it's my favourite bake so far.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">1 cup of sugar mixed with 2 tbs of ground cinnamon</span><br />
<span style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">1 and 1/2 cups of milk ( use one cup first and add more if needed )</span><br />
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<span style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">prepare your loaf tin by greasing it around the sides and 'flouring' with a little of the sugar and cinnamon mix until coated well.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">In a large bowl sift in the flour and add the sugar ( plain sugar not the mixed one), baking powder and salt and give it a quick stir.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">in a separate bowl whisk the egg and add the oil, and vanilla extract and milk and whisk it up.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Add the wet ingredients to the dry and stir it gently only to moisten the flour. You don't want a smooth cake batter so don't over mix. ( lumps are good) Just a couple of stirs.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">If you feel the mixture is too dry , this is where the half cup of milk comes in. Add a few splashes at at a time until just moistened.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Now add half the mixture into your loaf tin and and half of the sugar and cinnamon mix on top of that layer.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Use a butter knife to make swirly patterns on the batter and then add the other half of the batter on top and do the same with the mixed sugar and swirl the batter again.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Bake in the oven for 45- 50 minutes depending on your oven. Mine took 50 minutes so keep and eye on your bread and test it for 'doneness' by inserting a skewer or tooth pick and if it comes out clean it's ready :)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Make sure you let the bread cool completely before turning it out onto a plate because this bread WILL crumble and break.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I hope you try this recipe, it's too good not to.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The whole house will smell sooo good while its baking :)</span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">This cinnamon syrup is so easy to make and very versatile too. And best of all it requires only 4 ingredients :)</span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Please give this a go peeps you won't regret it. </span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Flavour hot drinks of your choice with this syrup, pour it over ice cream, pancakes, waffles, fruit or whatever you like ;). </span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">1 cup of sugar (I used raw cane sugar)</span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">1 cup of water</span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">1 teaspoon vanilla extract ( proper vanilla not essence)</span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Stir the mixture until the sugar dissolves and then bring the mixture to a rolling boil and keep stirring.</span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Once you reach the boiling point, turn the heat down to low-medium and continue to stir for 5 minutes only.</span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">After the five minutes are up, remove the pan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.</span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">at this point the syrup may seem a little runny but don't worry as it thickens as it cools and even more so in the fridge.</span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Do not over cook this mixture as you don't want to crystallize the sugar.(it will go hard like candy and your efforts will be wasted).</span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">This syrup will last for a month in the fridge :)</span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I hope you enjoy this recipe :)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">If you find that your chutney is setting a little too hard add a few drops of boiling water to it and stir it in until you're happy with it.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">This chutney will last in your fridge for up to 6 months and tastes better as it matures.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">If you're a lover of coconut, chocolate and glace cherries, then this is the recipe for you. It's quick, easy and delicious so please give it a try :)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I don't know about anyone else but I never have condensed milk handy in the baking cupboard when it comes to needing it for a recipe. I secretly hoped it was easy to make so I didn't have to go out and buy it. I searched online and most of the recipes called for it to be cooked for 2 hours on the lowest heat and I certainly don't have the patience for that. Thank goodness I found a couple of recipes which only needed 20 minutes in total to cook and just a few ingredients to use too which you will definitely have at hand :) </span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">This Recipe is absolutely yummy and I know for a fact that I will NEVER by the shop bought stuff again with the ten ingredients in it that no one knows how to pronounce let alone know what they are used for (yuk ) Why didn't I know of this before huh?</span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Please give this recipe a go folks, I promise you will love it and like me won't go back to shop bought unless you really don't like it ;)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">1 and a 1/2 cups of milk (I used semi skimmed)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Isn't that just gorgeous ! Just wait til you try it... It's amazing :)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Homemade condensed milk will always be thicker than the shop bought canned stuff. If you want to thin it to your liking just add add a little boiled water to it until you get your desired consistency.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Do not take your eyes of the mixture whilst cooking it, burnt milk will result in a horrible end product and all your trouble will go to waste so keep an eye on the stove. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Enjoy peeps, I hope you try this and like it.</span><br />
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">If you're looking for a way to use up that lovely fresh pumpkin puree that you have left over after making those yummy pumpkin pies , then here's a great recipe that you will love as a treat :) It's delicious and a great Autumn treat.</span><br />
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">1 and half cups of plain flour (all purpose)</span><br />
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">half a tsp baking soda</span><br />
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">1 tsp pumpkin spice or as needed</span><br />
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">This recipe does not require any butter as the oil is the substitute.</span><br />
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Pre heat the oven to 180 (350)</span><br />
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Bake in the middle shelf for 50 minutes or until the skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.</span><br />
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Let the pumpkin bread cool for a few minutes ( yeah right) </span><br />
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Then slice and enjoy with my delicious <a href="http://www.sayjandonion.blogspot.co.uk/2014/11/maple-butter.html">Maple Butter</a></span><br />
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Please try this recipe, I guarantee it will be a hit with everyone :)</span><br />
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Note : Because this bread is made with oil and not butter it will stay soft in the fridge for a week and you can also freeze this bread too :) Enjoy.</span>Sayjhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12262587270668215455noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4754129625970460571.post-70997874481028510022014-11-08T12:45:00.001-08:002014-11-08T12:45:34.090-08:00Maple Butter<br />
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I've seen many recipes for spiced butter and I saw a recipe I liked for spiced honey butter but the only problem was that I had no honey at home but I did have some maple syrup so I thought why not substitute the honey with that. </span><br />
<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The end product was soooo amazing and there's really nothing to this recipe so please give it a try.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">There are no real measurements to this recipe as it depends on how much you are wanting to make.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Ingredients:</span><br />
<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Butter or margarine of your choice</span><br />
<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Ground cinnamon (as needed)</span><br />
<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Ground nutmeg (as needed)</span><br />
<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Ground ginger( as needed)</span><br />
<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Mixed spice (optional)</span><br />
<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Squirt or tablespoon of maple syrup</span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Method and preparation:</span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Add all the above ingredients in a bowl and mix well.</span><br />
<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Refrigerate for at least half an hour to let the flavours infuse. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">This butter can be kept up to 3 weeks in the fridge and can also be frozen for 6-9 months.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">You can use this butter with many of your favourite spiced cakes or even melt it and pour over popcorn (that just came to me ;) ) even spread it on hot corn on the cob... yummyyy.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I hope you try this recipe out and enjoy it :) </span>Sayjhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12262587270668215455noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4754129625970460571.post-62597304521927321142014-10-30T08:57:00.001-07:002014-10-30T08:57:28.043-07:00Pumpkin Pie<span style="color: orange; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Pumpkin pie</span><br />
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I've always wanted to try Pumpkin Pie but it's not readily available in the UK as it's an American pie. </span><br />
<span style="color: orange; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I also read that Carving pumpkins are no good to make a pie as they have no taste so the only other way to make it was to buy the Libby's canned pumpkin which was impossible to find and too expensive to buy.</span><br />
<span style="color: orange; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">My last option was to check for recipes on you tube and woohooo I saw people using Butternut Squash and said how much nicer it was to use instead of a sugar pumpkin. So I got myself a Butternut squash and gave it a go.</span><br />
<span style="color: orange; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">This recipe is so easy and really tasty .</span><br />
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Ingredients:</span><br />
<span style="color: orange; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Short crust pastry (homemade or shop bought)</span><br />
<span style="color: orange; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">1 can of condensed milk (397 g)</span><br />
<span style="color: orange; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">2 eggs and one egg yolk</span><br />
<span style="color: orange; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">1 cup of pumpkin/butternut puree</span><br />
<span style="color: orange; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">1 and half tsp cinnamon powder</span><br />
<span style="color: orange; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">pinch of ginger</span><br />
<span style="color: orange; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">pinch of nutmeg</span><br />
<span style="color: orange; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">pinch of all spice</span><br />
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<span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">For the shortcrust pastry:</span><br />
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<span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">2 cups of plain flour</span><br />
<span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">1 cup of cold butter</span><br />
<span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">1 table spoon of sugar</span><br />
<span style="color: orange; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Iced or very cold water</span><br />
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Pulse the butter ,flour and sugar until it resembles bread crumbs. If you don't have a food processor you can use a cold knife and cut into the mixture.</span><br />
<span style="color: orange; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Now slowly add a table spoon of the cold water and pulse until the dough starts to come together but not forming the dough yet.</span><br />
<span style="color: orange; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">You may need to add a little more water if it's still too crumbly but be careful not to add too much as you don't want wet squidgy dough.</span><br />
<span style="color: orange; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Use your fingers to check if the crumbs come together when squeezed. If it does, it's ready.</span><br />
<span style="color: orange; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Form the dough into a ball and cut it in half and roll both bits into a ball and flatten them to make discs and then refrigerate for 30 minutes</span><br />
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Pre heat the oven to 230</span><br />
<span style="color: orange; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Roll out one of the chilled discs if pastry gently on a floured surface and press it very gently into the pie dish.</span><br />
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">In a large mixing bowl , add the pumpkin, eggs and yolk , condensed milk and spices and whisk together until combined.</span><br />
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<span data-reactid=".7s.1:3:1:$comment682684988505969_682695981838203:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1:0" style="background-color: #fafbfb; line-height: 15.3599996566772px;"><span style="color: orange; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">After ten minutes, turn your oven down to 180 and cook the </span></span><br />
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<span data-reactid=".7s.1:3:1:$comment682684988505969_682695981838203:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1:0" style="background-color: #fafbfb; line-height: 15.3599996566772px;"><span style="color: orange; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I hope you try this delicious recipe, it's too good to miss out on.</span></span>Sayjhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12262587270668215455noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4754129625970460571.post-60218391982123572422014-10-24T11:58:00.001-07:002014-10-24T11:58:33.646-07:00Keylime Pie<div>
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<span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i>After having a little discussion with my gaming friends, one of them mentioned that they were eating Key lime Pie and posted a photo of it. It looked amazing and I just wanted to try some so badly. It's not readily available in the stores here so I thought why not try making it. I'm so glad that I did as it was quick, easy and very very tasty :) I'll definitely be making this again and I hope you try it too :)</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i>1 can of condensed milk 397g</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">2 limes and zest and juice from both of them.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Now pour the biscuit crumbs into the pie dish and press it down firmly on the base and around the edges.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Now bake the base for only ten minutes and let it cool completely ( can be refrigerated while you make the filling )</span><br />
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<span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Now for the hardest part.. EEEK.. yup sorry folks I know you're desperate to tuck in but ... you need to chill it in the fridge for 1...2...3.... YES three hours before you you can eat it as it needs to set properly and trust me, you do not want to eat this pie warm, it's not the same. It's worth the wait please believe me ;).</span><br />
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Sayjhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12262587270668215455noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4754129625970460571.post-86703343853925788672014-10-16T11:28:00.000-07:002014-10-16T11:28:16.397-07:00Cheddar Cheese and Cayenne pepper Cornbread<br /><div>
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<span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">Whilst on a trip to New York we ate out at a cafe that served Cornbread and we just had to try it as it looked so good. It tasted amazing. The one we tried was sweet but I know it's mostly served as a savoury in the South.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">After lots of umming and aaahing I decided to have a go at making some, so I decided to make a savoury cornbread with added cheddar cheese and cayenne pepper. It was delicious :)</span></div>
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Sayjhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12262587270668215455noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4754129625970460571.post-80247656687104789652013-09-26T11:41:00.004-07:002013-09-26T11:41:52.694-07:00Peanut Butter Cups<span style="color: #783f04; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I have wanted to try Reece's peanut butter cups for a long time, and even thought we now can buy them in the UK I decided to try them out when we went to New york.</span><br />
<span style="color: #783f04; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I have to say I was quite disappointed with them> The chocolate tasted really fake ( sorry my lovely American friends but American chocolate sucks lol) I also found the peanut butter very salty. Anyway I wasn't going to be beat so I made some myself and they are yumtastic and so very simple to make :)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #783f04; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">1/2 cup of Smooth peanut butter</span><br />
<span style="color: #783f04; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">2 teaspoons of icing sugar</span><br />
<span style="color: #783f04; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Chocolate bar of your choice/as needed.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #783f04; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">This recipe made 25 peanut butter cups.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Who said you have to go to Starbucks for a good hot drink?</span><br />
<span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">With just a handful of Ingredients you can make this delicious Vanilla Latte at home without any effort at all.</span><br />
<span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Give this a try, you won't regret I promise you :)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Any good Instant or percolated coffee (brewed) I made a cup full and used as needed) Espresso is usually used in Lattes but I didn't have any so I used percolated coffee and it tasted fab :)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> 1 cup of milk per mug (boiled)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Now comes the fun part ;)</span><br />
<span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">If you have a frother or milk steamer you can use it now but as I have neither , I used a hand held blender and put it straight into the boiled milk to create the froth. :) (It worked woohoo) Please be careful as the milk may splash and scold you.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Now carefully add the milk to the glasses/mugs and spoon the froth on top :)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">3 Tbs Good Vanilla Extract ( I used my home made one :))</span><br />
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<span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I hope you try this.</span>Sayjhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12262587270668215455noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4754129625970460571.post-12321740753789073592013-08-09T09:20:00.005-07:002013-08-09T09:20:58.242-07:00Fruitylicious Cake<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">This is another one of my first time first time bakes. I've had some really lovely shop bought fruit cakes and some really awful dry ones too which were quite off putting so I decided to try and make my own one :) I chopped and changed a few ingredients, It turned out delicious and moist.</span><div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Now in a separate bowl, whisk 2 medium eggs and add the sugar, honey and mixed spice. Mix it all up. There's no need to dissolve the sugar.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Now gradually add the wet mixture into the fruit and flour mixture and fold through until incorporated well.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Now grease and flour your cake tin (9 inch) and pour in the cake batter, spread the batter from the center outwards to ensure a level cake. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Can you smell the yummy spices? ..... Mmmmmm yummy :)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">An hour 10 mins later here is my cake :)</span></div>
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Sayjhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12262587270668215455noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4754129625970460571.post-51861639966180414722013-08-05T07:01:00.004-07:002013-08-05T07:01:39.337-07:00Flapjacks<span style="color: #e69138; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">These Flapjacks are very easy to make and tasty too :)</span><br />
<span style="color: #e69138; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Give it a try for a yummy sweet snack :)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #e69138; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Put the porridge oats in a large bowl.</span><br />
<span style="color: #e69138; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Now add the sugar, golden syrup and butter to a pan and heat until melted and syrupy. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #e69138; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Add Ginger powder to the oats and mix through.</span><br />
<span style="color: #e69138; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Now add syrup to the oats and mix through until the oats are coated well.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Ingredients:</span><br />
<span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">1 cup of self raising flour</span><br />
<span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">1/2 cup brown packed sugar</span><br />
<span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">2 tbs butter</span><br />
<span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">1 tbs golden syrup</span><br />
<span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">1 medium egg</span><br />
<span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">1 tsp bicarbonated soda</span><br />
<span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">1 rounded tsp of ground ginger.</span><br />
<span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Preparation Method:</span><br />
<span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Pre heat oven to 180 </span><br />
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<span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Cream the butter and sugar together then sieve in the flour, ginger and bicarbonated soda together.</span><br />
<span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Now add in the the Golden Syrup and gradually add in the egg to form a stiff biscuit dough.</span><br />
<span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">At first the dough will feel crumbly to handle but don't worry it will come together after kneading.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Line a baking tray with parchment paper and roll the dough into walnut sized balls.</span><br />
<span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">This should make 12 biscuits.</span><br />
<span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">You can flatten the biscuits if you wish before baking but I like them as they are.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Bake in the middle shelf of the oven for 15-20 minutes ( mine took exactly 20 mins)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Readyyyyyyyyy ;)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Enjoy with a glass of cold milk mmmm :)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span>Sayjhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12262587270668215455noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4754129625970460571.post-31914768745250026202013-07-31T11:25:00.001-07:002013-07-31T11:25:05.264-07:00Peanut butter Dreams<span style="color: #e69138; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I really fancied making cookies so I thought I'd experiment with a few ingredients and see how they turned out :) Once baked they turned out amazingly delicious , I was over the moon. And with such few ingredients they took little time to make and were eaten even faster lol.</span><br />
<span style="color: #e69138; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I hope you try this recipe out :)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #e69138; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Ingredients:</span><br />
<span style="color: #e69138; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">1/2 cup of peanut butter smooth or crunchy ( I used smooth)</span><br />
<span style="color: #e69138; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">1 egg</span><br />
<span style="color: #e69138; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">1 cup plain flour</span><br />
<span style="color: #e69138; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">1/2 cup white granulated sugar</span><br />
<span style="color: #e69138; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">2 tablespoons vanilla sugar </span><br />
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<span style="color: #e69138; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Pre heat oven to 180.</span><br />
<span style="color: #e69138; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">In a large mixing bowl add all the ingredients together and mix well until all the ingredients are incorporated .</span><br />
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<span style="color: #e69138; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Now line a baking tray with grease proof paper and drop spoon fulls of the cookie dough onto it leaving enough space between them as the cookies spread while they bake.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #e69138; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Now reduce the oven temp to 150 and place the baking tray on the middle shelf and bake for only 12 minutes.</span><br />
<span style="color: #e69138; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Keep an eye on them to make sure you don't over bake them as they will burn quickly.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #e69138; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Let the cookies cool a little before lifting them as they are delicate. These cookies are chewy in texture.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #e69138; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Enjoy :)</span><br />
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