Air Fryer Courgette Baba Ganoush is a simple vegetable dip made with courgettes (zucchini) with tahini, garlic and lemon juice. This variation on the classic Middle Eastern dip replaces the traditional aubergine (eggplant) with courgettes for a delicious alternative. What is Baba Ganoush? Baba Ganoush is a dip that is usually made with roasted aubergine (eggplant), tahini (sesame paste), lemon and garlic. It can be served as an appetiser, part of a mezze sharing platter or as a side dish with a main meal. Baba Ganoush is a popular dish in the Middle East and Eastern Mediterranean countries. W ..read more

Air Fryer Banana Bread transforms forgotten bananas into a delicious classic bake. You only need one banana, and there’s no need to heat the whole oven with this easy air fryer recipe. Why make Air Fryer Banana Bread? We all have those forgotten bananas lurking in our fruit bowl, but sometimes there is actually only one banana left and the recipe calls for two or three. This recipe needs only 100g (1/4 cup) of mashed banana, which is roughly one small banana, to make a 1lb loaf. Why should I make Banana Bread in my air fryer? I’ve been making banana bread in my oven for more years than I care ..read more

Slow Cooker Baked Beans with Chorizo is a hearty dish of beans with spicy sausage and a rich tomato sauce. The smoked paprika chorizo sausage adds a wonderful flavour that is absorbed into the beans as they cook. It’s perfect to serve with some crusty bread to mop up the sauce or as a side dish for barbeque or other grilled meats. Why should I make Slow Cooker Baked Beans with Chorizo? One of the joys of cooking in your slow cooker is the way the long slow cooking allows the flavours in the dish to develop. The beans may not have a lot of flavour on their own, but once they absorb the flavour ..read more

Air Fryer Pitta Pizzas are the perfect quick and easy recipe for a favouite meal. Make these super simple pizzas with ready made flatbreads, a homemade tomato sauce and the toppings of your choice. Why make Air Fryer Pitta Pizzas? Everyone loves pizza but takeaway pizza can be expensive, especially if everyone wants different toppings. While supermarket pizzas are handy to keep in the freezer I find them a bit disappointing in flavour and texture. These flatbread pizzas are good value, taste fresh and can be made with ready-made pitta (pita) bread or any flatbread. Air Fryer Pitta Pizzas are ..read more

Air Fryer Hot Cross Buns are delicious sweet, and spicy bread rolls speckled with juicy dried fruit with the traditional cross on top. They are easy to make in your air fryer and the perfect Easter treat. What are Hot Cross Buns? Hot Cross Buns are a type of sweet bread bun, spiced with spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg and speckled with dried fruit, candied peel. The origin of the Hot Cross Bun may go back to the 12th Century when it is said that they were baked by monks and marked with a cross to honour Good Friday. However, there is an alternative theory that the baking of cross buns ..read more

Brownie Butter (Chocolate Spread) is a luscious, rich, and delicious dip that is the chocolate version of cookie butter. It’s incredibly easy to make and tastes just like chocolate brownies. Serve with fruit for breakfast or brunch, or as a casual dessert. Why make Brownie Butter (Chocolate Spread)? If you like brownies and you love chocolate then this Brownie Butter! It’s so quick to make, only 5 minutes to drop the ingredients into your food processor and it’s ready to serve. What is Brownie Butter? Brownie Butter Is the chocolate equivalent of cookie butter. Cookie butter is a sweet spread ..read more

Rhubarb and Apple Jelly is a pretty pink preserve that’s simply made with rhubarb and apples. Enjoy the delicious flavour of rhubarb in a sweet clear jelly that’s ideal to spread on bread, scones and croissants. Why should I make Rhubarb and Apple Jelly? I’m a big fan of anything with rhubarb in it and it makes fantastic jam. The joy of making a jelly is that, not only are there are no bits in it, but also that there is no peeling or coring of the apples. In fact, you want to include the skin, cores and pips because that is where you find most of the pectin that helps set the jelly. What is t ..read more

Cucumber Bites with Smoked Salmon are a delicious party snack or appetiser. Slices of cucumber are topped with cream cheese and smoked salmon. They are so easy to make and a perfect one bite snack that your family and friends will love. Why make Cucumber Bites with Smoked Salmon? Cucumber Bites are really light and fresh tasting. They are easy to eat and not at all messy so perfect as canapes or for a finger buffet. The cool fresh taste of the cucumber pairs really well with the cream cheese and the smoky richness of smoked salmon. What ingredients do I need to make Cucumber Bites? These Cuc ..read more

Christmas Gingerbread Granola with Gingerbread Men is a delicious combination of toasted oatmeal, treacle (molasses), spices, nuts, preserved ginger and dried cranberries. Add in some mini gingerbread men biscuits (cookies) for a fun holiday breakfast. Why make Christmas Gingerbread Granola with Gingerbread Men If you love the flavour of gingerbread as much as I do then making a breakfast cereal that tastes just like it is a must! It’s really simple to make and the mini gingerbread men biscuits make it super cute and a lot of fun. This Gingerbread granola also makes a great homemade holiday g ..read more

Air Fryer Shortbread Round – Petticoat Tails is a traditional Scottish bake that I have updated to make in your air fryer. This buttery, crumbly biscuit (cookie) is baked in a large round and then divided into individual triangular wedges. Once you’ve tasted homemade shortbread you’ll never want to buy it again. What is shortbread? The history of shortbread goes back to Medieval times and it has evolved from a hard-baked bread to the crumbly, buttery bake we know today. It is said that Mary Queen of Scots enjoyed shortbread and that her French court influenced the cuisine of Scotland. Why mak ..read more