Keep the kids amused and get them to help create their very own Rudolph! My daughter and I made some of these last weekend and she had a great time piping the buttercream and sticking the 'antlers' in. Ours didn't look as professional as these in the main image, especially as we didn't have any edible eyes to add to our Rudolphs. However, we had lots of fun making them and even more fun eating them!  These cakes are a great alternative to traditional mince pies at Christmas so why not make a batch for your Christmas gathering? Ingredients (makes 16 cakes)100g Opies Cocktail Cherries, c ..read more

These are a serious upgrade from traditional brownies! Opies’ Black Cherries transform a traditional brownie into a deliciously indulgent grown up alternative. Gloriously rich and chocolatey sponge is beautifully complimented but the fruity sweetness of the cherries. Serve with the sweet cherry cream and you have a dreamy heavenly dessert! Ingredients (Makes 8):250g Opies Black Cherries with Luxardo® Kirsch (drained) plus additional cherries for decoration 200g Butter, plus extra for greasing 225g Light Soft Brown Sugar 220g Golden Caster Sugar 125g Cocoa Powder 100g Dark Chocol ..read more

With another lockdown upon us, keeping the kids busy at the weekend can be a challenge. Especially so at this time of year when the weather can be cold and wet, making outdoor activities less appealing. Baking is a great activity to do as a family and this easy recipe is perfect for a rainy day. It's a fun activity to do with the kids, who will love decorating their own gingerbread men. There’s no better time to roll up your sleeves, don your finest apron and get baking!  Ingredients350g plain flour 1 tbsp bicarbonate soda 2 tbsp ground cinnamon 125g butter 175g light soft brown suga ..read more

  These savoury scones combine crisp green apples with Winterdale Shaw, a traditional clothbound cheese made near Sevenoaks. Serve warm with butter, extra cheese and apple, or a red onion marmalade. A perfectly delicious Autumn treat! INGREDIENTS300g self-raising flour 1/2 tsp baking powder 75g cold butter-cubed 125g of Kentish Winterdale Shaw (or other hard cheese) 1 tsp fresh herbs (we used tarragon but thyme or rosemary also work well) 1 grated Kentish green apple (or other green apple variety) 1 good handful of Italian olives, coarsely chopped 1 egg 115ml of milk METHOD1. Preheat ove ..read more

My step-daughter became a vegan earlier this year and she usually has to miss out on the cakes and bakes when she comes to visit as I've not found a good replacement for baking with eggs or a good eggless recipe. Not any more though! OGGS® is the UK’s first patented plant-based egg alternative which means egg-free, plant-based cooking and baking is now possible. OGGS® Aquafaba is a ready-to-pour liquid egg alternative, which whips, whisks and binds just like egg whites. OGGS® Aquafaba is made using chickpea water, which is naturally free from egg, dairy, gluten and soy, so it’s the perfec ..read more

Kids will love making this fun (and delicious) Halloween recipe! It's the perfect breakfast treat for Halloween morning and one the whole family can share. Make yourself a pumpkin spice latte to accompany it and you're all set for the day. Serves 12 Ingredients: Dough 100g caster sugar 1 tsp salt 1 sachet (7g) instant yeast 350g plain flour, sifted 120ml water 60ml milk 40g butter 1 egg Filling 75g butter, at room temperature 50g caster sugar 1 tbsp ground cinnamon 3 pieces stem ginger in syrup, roughly chopped Glaze 100g icing sugar 2-3 tbsp water 3 raisins Method:1. In a large bowl mix t ..read more

When you hear that Pumpkin Spice Latte is back in coffee shops it's a sign that summer is sadly coming to an end (not that it ever actually arrived here in the north west of England!). With the new season though comes lots of thing to look forward to: such as Halloween, Bonfire Night and all the flavours and treats that they bring. My favourite comfort on a cold Autumn day is a mug cake so I've come up with a yummy pumpkin spice mug cake recipe that you can whip up in minutes. With hints of cinnamon, pumpkin spice and coffee it's a perfect autumn treat. There's something comforting about th ..read more

It's that time of the year where we all crave comfort food and warm hearty family meals. I recently got a slow cooker and I'm enjoying trying out new recipes with it, there's nothing better on a cold day than coming home to the smell of a tasty meal cooking in the oven. I've recently discovered Knorr’s Touch of Taste Chicken, which is perfect for lifting the flavour of a variety of chicken dishes from casseroles and soups to risottos and roasts. Although it is a Chicken stock, I've also tried adding a splash of it to my Spaghetti bolognese and Corned Beef Hash and was sur ..read more

We're well into barbecue season now and if you're looking for something new and different to cook and want a change from the usual sausages and burgers then look no further! This recipe is from Truro School Cookery who recently taught this delicious recipe on one of their popular courses. For information on future courses visit www.truroschoolcookery.com In the meantime, cook this tasty recipe, grab a beer and enjoy the sunshine! Ingredients1 Chicken, about 1.35kg 1 can Korev, but buy a 4 pack to enjoy while cooking! 2 tbsp sunflower oil 5 tbsp, beer can spice blend Spice blend4 tbsp Cornish ..read more

Following on from my Barbecue Essentials post, here is the first of some delicious barbecue recipes. This Korean inspired recipe is a hot and spicy dish which is a great alternative to the standard barbecued sausages. Give this hot recipe a go and add some extra fire to your barbecue! For The Hot Dogs:12 Powters Pigolatas 12 Brioche Hot Dog Buns Ketap Manis For The Slaw Dressing: 2 tbsps rice vinegar 1 tbsp Sriracha 3 tbsps light brown sugar 2 tbsps Dijon mustard 2 tbsps olive oil ½ teaspoon salt and pepper For The Slaw:¼ red cabbage, sliced 3 spring onions, trimmed and sliced Red c ..read more