Creative food craft ideas
A good shortbread recipe should be wonderfully simple. Butter, sugar, flour and something warm to drink while you wait for the biscuits to cool. Preferably with nobody hovering beside the oven asking whether they’re ready yet.
But simple recipes still have their little traps. Butter that’s too warm, an enthusiastic handful of extra flour or cutting the shortbread at the … Read More ...
If there is one thing that gets children giggling, it is giving an ordinary snack a slightly silly name. These “Ghost Poop” marshmallow bags turn a handful of white mini marshmallows into a funny little Halloween gift, with a smiling ghost topper to finish them off.
There is no baking, icing or fiddly decorating involved. Simply fill small clear bags … Read More ...
There is something wonderfully practical about a pan of dessert bars. You bake one batch, slice it into squares and suddenly have something lovely to take to a potluck, share over coffee or put on the Thanksgiving dessert table. No individual pastry cases, no last-minute decorating marathon and considerably less juggling of serving utensils.
When I’m choosing fall dessert bar … Read More ...
Halloween treats don’t have to come wrapped in chocolate. Sometimes a sheet of ghost stickers, a little colouring kit or a spooky bookmark makes a lovely surprise, especially when the trick-or-treat bag is already overflowing with sweets.
I love the idea of handing out something children can use, make or … Read More ...
I want breakfast to be easy, but I also want to look forward to eating it. A bowl of something beige and rather worthy doesn’t always tempt me away from my second cup of coffee. Give those oats a little cinnamon, juicy fruit or a swirl of peanut butter, though, and suddenly breakfast has my attention.
That’s the lovely … Read More ...
Warm cinnamon apples underneath a buttery oat topping are a fairly convincing reason to switch on the oven. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream and you have the sort of dessert that makes everyone linger at the table.
This easy apple crisp recipe with oats uses everyday ingredients and a simple crumble topping. There is no pastry to roll, … Read More ...
Some mornings, breakfast needs to involve slightly less thinking. Preferably something warm and savoury that doesn’t leave a frying pan in the sink before the first cup of coffee.
This easy egg bites recipe turns eggs, cottage cheese, cheddar and chives into little baked breakfast portions you can prepare ahead. Blend the base, pour it into a muffin tin and … Read More ...
Golden, puffed-up Yorkshire puddings make an ordinary roast dinner feel like something worth gathering around the table for. Those crisp edges, soft centres and little hollows for catching gravy are a rather convincing reason to make an extra batch.
If you’ve been wondering how to make Yorkshire pudding, you’ll be pleased to know the batter is wonderfully simple. There’s … Read More ...
There’s something about a marshmallow with a tiny ghost face that makes me ridiculously happy. Two eyes, one surprised mouth, and suddenly an ordinary packet of marshmallows becomes a whole gathering of little Halloween characters.
These ghost s’mores favour bags combine decorated marshmallows, chocolate and graham crackers in a clear gift bag, finished with ribbon and a cheerful tag. They’re … Read More ...
There is something very satisfying about a Halloween treat that looks impressive but takes just a few minutes to put together. These little pumpkin men are exactly that sort of project. Print the characters, cut them out and add a doughnut to each one’s tummy. Suddenly, a simple bakery treat becomes a cheerful Halloween party favour.
The printable features a … Read More ...
Halloween treat bags don’t always have to be filled with sweets. Sometimes a crunchy, savoury snack is exactly what your party table needs—and these little witch hat Doritos bags are such a fun way to dress one up.
The triangular chips already have a wonderfully witchy shape, so there’s very little work involved in turning them into Halloween favours. Fill … Read More ...
Some evenings, dinner needs to happen with very little enthusiasm from the person making it. You’ve worked all day, answered everyone’s questions, possibly started three different projects, and now somebody wants to know what’s for dinner. Preferably before you’ve even opened the fridge.
That’s where lazy keto meals earn their place in the weekly rotation.
I’ve eaten keto before, and … Read More ...
There’s something about an Aperol spritz that makes a simple afternoon catch-up feel a little more special. Perhaps it’s that gorgeous orange colour, or the oversized wine glass with a slice of orange tucked inside. Either way, it’s a lovely drink to serve when you want something that looks impressive without spending half your time in the kitchen.
And honestly, … Read More ...
If your usual breakfast is toast eaten while answering emails, this is a rather lovely excuse to slow down. Cheesy baked eggs combine a few familiar ingredients in a little ovenproof dish, with something crunchy alongside for dipping.
Search for King Charles’ favourite breakfast recipe and you’ll often find this comforting dish. Clarence House shared cheesy baked eggs in 2020, … Read More ...
There’s something about a pumpkin pie cooling on the kitchen bench that makes the whole house feel ready for autumn. Perhaps it’s the cinnamon, perhaps it’s the promise of dessert, or perhaps it’s knowing you’ve sorted one part of the holiday meal before everyone starts asking what time dinner will be.
If you’re looking for an easy pumpkin pie … Read More ...