Rhubard & Frangipane Cake Squares

Rhubarb and Frangipane Cake Squares

I have a few heads of rhubarb in the garden. With the warm spell we had a few weeks ago, then the heat this week, I have had a decent crop. I have already made the ubiquitous crumble, so for this last harvest, I wanted to do something different. I was reading a recipe online…

Mutherfudger's Ultimate Brownie

Mutherfudger’s Ultimate Brownie

Calling this the ‘ultimate’ brownie may seem like an extravagant claim, but what I mean is that out of all the variations of the classic brownie I have made over the years, this version ticks all the boxes for me. It is super chocolatey, it has that paper thin crackle crust on top, with a…

fruit and nut flapjack

Fruit and Nut Flapjack

Often recipes claim that flapjacks are a healthy snack. This is a tad misleading. While they are packed with healthy oats, they are also a haven for vast quantities of butter and sugar. They have their place though. Their portability makes them a great snack to take on a day out walking or in the…

Yorkshire Parkin

One thing I always remember eating during autumn as a child was Yorkshire Parkin. Or just Parkin where I grew up in … er Yorkshire. These days, it is a particular favourite on Bonfire night, or Guy Fawkes night. Originally, Parkin was a celebratory cake eaten at winter festivals; a custom which probably originated with…

Millionaires Shortbread

In hindsight, this probably wasn’t the best thing to make for a picnic. Cut up, the caramel is deliciously sticky which is not only complicated to eat, but also to transport. Fortunately, I cut the pieces small enough to make them only a couple of bites, which is all you need really as it is…

Pecan Fudge Brownie

There really is nothing quite like a soft gooey brownie to give you the chocolate hit you need. It is the epitome of comfort, and if you can grab one while it is still a little warm … it’s heaven itself. There are pecans in this recipe, but they can easily be swapped out for…