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Sweet Recipes

Sweet recipes and treats for after dinner and on the move. We have sugarcraft tutorials and easy recipes for family desserts.

Bacon, Mushroom & Tomato Arancini

January 14, 2014 by Helen 13 Comments

bacon mushroom risotto arancini

If I had to describe Arancini, I'd say they are Fried Risotto Balls. I have to admit when I saw what they were, I did think was it worth the effort - Risotto is one of my most favourite meals and I couldn't see that by frying it in ...

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Celebration Popcorn

December 31, 2013 by Helen 10 Comments

white chocolate marshmallow pecan nuts sweet popcorn

I'm having the most perfect New Year's Eve tonight. We went to the Pantomime at the Liverpool Empire earlier with the girls, been for a delicious Italian meal at Il Forno in Liverpool, had drinks at our friends for a few hours afterwards ...

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Turkey, Chestnut, Bacon & Prosecco Oven-Baked Risotto

December 27, 2013 by Helen 14 Comments

turkey, chestnut, oven risotto

Well doesn't this recipe just scream LEFTOVERS?? And you would be right, My sister arrived yesterday with a turkey bought from Tesco - It should have been £32 but was reduced to £4.95. She obviously couldn't leave it there for that price? ...

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Lemon & Amaretto Trifle – Custard Free

November 26, 2013 by Helen 2 Comments

Can I tell you a secret? I don't like custard. Earth shattering isn't it? Well it is if you like trifle - which I do. My Grandma always used to make a Christmas Trifle and Derm's Mum always makes one every Christmas Eve. I get awful ...

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White Chocolate & Raisin Fudge – Edible Homemade Gifts

November 19, 2013 by Helen 10 Comments

White Chocolate & Raisin Fudge

Every Christmas, I have a huge list of Foodie Gifts that I intend on making. Time always seems to run away with me but surprisingly enough, this year I actually seem to be getting somewhere. The rest of my present buying is practically ...

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Fiery Roasted Red Pepper Soup

November 15, 2013 by Helen 9 Comments

Fiery Roasted Red Pepper Soup

The world's most boring picture of a bowl of soup? Don't be deceived, this Red Pepper soup has got plenty of character. I was going to roast just the peppers but went for roasting the onions and chillies too. The first time we made it, we ...

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Loaded Potato Skins

October 10, 2013 by Helen 5 Comments

loaded potato skin recipes

A dish that I can pretty much guarantee that all 3 girls and OH will demolish is the good old Loaded Potato Skin. I remember at one of our Bonfire Night street parties a couple of years ago, my friend, Kate bringing the most delicious ...

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Sweet Potato, Lentil and Chilli Soup

October 7, 2013 by Helen 22 Comments

Best soup for when you are not well

Its a sad day in the Costello house. Where there should be a delicious Chocolate Orange cake as part of the Clandestine Cakealong, we have 'Not Well Soup'. I do admit I'm feeling better now but cakes definitely weren't on the agenda last ...

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Key Lime Cheesecake Pie – Great Bloggers Bake Off

September 15, 2013 by Helen 5 Comments

Key Lime Cheesecake Pie Recipe

I will admit to nearly chickening out of my second week of baking along with the Great Bloggers Bake Off. Pies make me tremble - I am in awe of the perfection of pastry. I do admit though that there is nothing like the satisfaction of ...

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Homemade Orange Curd Recipe

May 9, 2013 by Helen 4 Comments

We've had a few weeks break from the Cake-a-long but its back raring to go! It seems that with every cake I've made from the Clandestine Cake Collection, I've learnt a new skill and developed a new addiction. This time it is a delicious ...

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Hi, I'm Helen. Mother of 3, Wife of 1. Tired since 2002. To be found in the kitchen or poolside.
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