Shortbread Base Banoffee Pie
Recipe by:
Samantha
I prefer to make a shortbread base rather than use digestive biscuits - it tastes a little richer. But the choice is yours. Either way, this is a great dessert for a crowd.
His and Hers Cocktails
Recipe by:
Anthony Caporale
Two delectable cocktails, which are perfect for Valentine's day. His is made by combining vanilla vodka with hazelnut liqueur, whilst hers is made by shaking together raspberry vodka, creme de cacao and single cream.
Creamy Lemon Icing
Recipe by:
Carol
This is a lovely cream cheese lemon icing that is glorious on carrot cakes or cupcakes and even banana cake.
Caramel
You can use the first part of this recipe as the caramel base for creme caramel, or for glazing profiteroles or apples. If you prefer a creamier caramel sauce for pouring over ice cream or sticky toffee pudding, continue on with the second part of the recipe.
Cranberry stuffing
Add half a jar of cranberry sauce to normal stuffing for a lovely fruity taste. Perfect Christmas treat!
Valentine's Jaffa cakes
A kind of Jaffa cake, but with a Valentine's day theme and using red (raspberry flavour in my case) jelly, rather than Jaffa orange. I made my jelly up a day in advance, so it had lots of time to set. I used a ready made chocolate sponge cake mix for my cakes, but you could just as easily make your own sponge cake mix for the bases.
EAT ME cupcakes
This is a sponge cupcake with pink icing on top. It is wonderful and yummy, and this makes 18 cupcakes!
Cinnamon toast
Warm golden brown toast with a twist for a sweet tooth or as a breakfast treat for someone on their birthday. Serve with hot chocolate!
Cinnamon Toast Sticks
These sticks are best served with coffee as an ‘appetiser’ for your breakfast – why shouldn’t you have an appetiser for breakfast? I enjoy dipping my Cinnamon Bread Sticks into black coffee.
Baileys Irish Coffee
Recipe by:
Jason
A lovely treat at the end of a nice meal or after Christmas dinner! Freshly brewed coffee gets a little added zip from Irish whisky and Baileys.
Coconut, Vanilla and Cardamom Panna Cotta
I am allergic to dairy but LOVE panna cotta. The answer? A gorgeous panna cotta made with coconut cream. This is such an easy pud to make, and really pretty served in individual glasses. The texture is fabulously light and creamy.
Real traditional Scottish tablet
This recipe is originally my mother's, however I've taken my own twist with it, increasing the sugar and adding vanilla - removing the butter to create a perfect tablet every time that's easy for anyone to create. Family and friends and strangers from around the world have tried it themselves and sent me feedback stating that it's turned out perfect and tastes delicious. It melts in your mouth and is bursting with sweetness; the slight hint of vanilla is an added bonus that leaves for a great aftertaste.
Chocolate and beetroot tart
This chocolate tart tastes lovely! Grated beetroot is added to a chocolate custard and baked in a shortcrust pastry case.
My buns
This is a recipe that my mum and granny have made for years.there are lots of variations that I have tried including Chocolate chip,cinnamon etc
Ginger Champagne Cocktail
Recipe by:
Genevieve
Fiery ginger combines with icy vodka, and is then topped with champagne for good measure. Use good quality champagne for best results.