Christmas Stollen
Recipe by:
Lee Smith
I got this stollen recipe while I was Head Baker at the Dorchester. It's packed with dried fruit and filled with a marzipan surprise. It makes a perfect food gift at Christmas.
Polly's Eccles Cakes
Recipe by:
Polly Welby
Traditional Manchester delicacy! Little individual pastries bursting with currants and spice. Bake up a batch of your own in stead of buying them. They make a great food gift as they will keep for a while in an airtight tin.
Orange and Apricot Fruit Loaf
Recipe by:
Linda
This is a very nice, soft loaf which will warm you up with a cuppa on a cold, rainy day! It smells fantastic while it is baking.
A Chocaholics Delight
Recipe by:
jason bradford
A rich gooey chilled cake that you can cut up into biscuit portions. Pure heaven for anyone who loves chocolate! Be patient, for best results - you will need to chill overnight or for at least 8 hours.
Selkirk Bannock
Recipe by:
christine gage
This is recipe for a traditional Scottish fruit loaf. You need to knead the sultanas in really well and it takes a bit of patience. Don't be disheartened if your first attempt isn't a success; it really is worth giving this one a second chance. Gorgeous toasted with butter!
Treacle Scones
Recipe by:
Polly Welby
A traditional recipe for rich treacle scones. These make a lovely change for a weekend breakfast or elevenses. These are delicious served with ginger marmalade... and I'll give you the recipe if you like!
Chocolate Tablet (Scottish Fudge)
Recipe by:
Susan
This is pure heaven - well I think so anyway! It's sweet, melts in your mouth but is not chewy. This version is flavoured with chocolate and it makes a great gift. I always make some for my daughter's teachers at Christmas.
Chocolate Mocha Peanut Butter Marble Cake
Recipe by:
Michelle Chen
This is a very moist cake that looks and tastes delicious too! It has just the right amount of sugar needed. The glaze makes the cake shiny and keeps its flavour sealed for many days. But you will soon find out that it's not necessary as your familiy will finish it in no time! I like to use a classic bundt pan as it makes the cake look great! You can buy them in any specialty cook shop. Try and have all your ingredients at room temp too.
Delicious Banana Muffins
Recipe by:
Abi
Banana muffins make a healthy snack for children after school. They are so easy to make and freeze well too. So, make these instead of throwing away those brown bananas!
Plum Cake
Recipe by:
Diana Boskma
This is a recipe from my wonderful mother-in-law, who lives in Hamburg, Germany. It's more of a sweet tea bread but it tastes perfect, warm from the oven!
Apricot Brandy
Recipe by:
Janet
This recipe is for making your own liqueur but be patient - it takes a few weeks before you can use it. You will need a wide neck jar for this too. You get the added bonus of some deliciously preserved boozy apricots too. Eat the fruit separately, warmed through and served with brandy snaps and ice cream.
Ginger Whisky Cake
Recipe by:
Lois
This is a delightful, moist moonshine cake which all my friends love. They are always very happy after eating it and are always complimenting me on its unique taste!!!
Easy Sweet Scones
Recipe by:
FAYEHK
These are light fluffy melt-in-your-mouth scones. The fizzy lemonade gives them a lift. A great beginner recipe that children can make,too. Serve warm with jam and clotted or whipped cream.
Welsh Cakes
Recipe by:
DREAMER1215
Traditional Welsh pancakes. These make a lovely afternoon treat for children coming home from school! I think you get the best results if you use an electric griddle.
Mini Chocolate Meringue Tartlets
Recipe by:
genevievescuisine
This is a recipe for petits fours sized chocolate meringue tartlets. Fantastic treat for adult birthdays, dinner party desserts or Valentine's Day!
Pikelets
Recipe by:
SARASVATI_X
Pikelets are what we call small sweet pancakes in Wales.
Rock Cakes
Recipe by:
PASTRYCOOKDAVE
Similar to scones, these are great for teaching children how to cook and have fun in the kitchen. They look like little rocks but certainly shouldn't taste like them. This makes quite a big batch so you might want to halve the recipe or freeze some of them!
Anzac Biscuits with Ginger
Recipe by:
Aussie
Traditional Australian recipe, handed down from my mother. Her recipe has coconut and ginger in it which makes these especially good. Originally, these delicious bikkies were lovingly baked and sent in care packages to our soldiers at war.
Savoury Rosemary and Asiago Shortbread
Recipe by:
KATYF
A savoury shortbread, great as a starter or to serve with a selection of cheeses and relishes. I use Asiago cheese as it doesn't contain rennet and is suitable for ovo-lacto vegetarians, but you can use Parmesan if you prefer.