Category: Baking

Cheese Savouries

These cheese savouries make a great party canape. This is another great recipe from my friend Heiko. As you might have noticed I have been...

Mince Pies

Mince pies are a British Classic Christmas treat. Everyone normally starts eating them as soon at it turns December. If you haven’t heard of mince...

Pfeffernuesse

Pfeffernuesse, or pepper nut in English , is a traditional German or Dutch Christmas treat. It is now one my new favourites combining white pepper,...

Gingerbread House

It wouldn’t be Christmas in my house, without a Gingerbread House. I have made houses from paper templates, metal cutters and now I have invested...

Cinnamon Cookies

This recipe is one that Tom’s Spanish teacher gave him. I didn’t think it was possible to have a biscuit with a higher butter to...

Shortbread

Its almost Christmas and that means it is time for traditional Scottish shortbread. I have lost count of the number of times I have made...

Triple Ginger Cake

My triple ginger cake is my Christmas favourite cake. Ginger cake has always been one of my favourites, a small ginger cake bought from the...

Chocolate Fondant

This is a chocolate fondant recipe that I learnt how to do a team building cooking event at the Frank Petzchen Cooking School in Dusseldorf. We all...

Cinnamon Buns

These Cinnamon Buns were inspired by the original Cinnabons.  This version is for a lower sugar and smaller bun, this makes it slightly less naughty...

Date and Apple Oat Bars

This is a simple recipe for Date and Apple Oat Bars. They make a great tasting snack with a cup of tea or can even...