This easy Easter cake is a light lemon and almond sponge with a simple “looks impressive, tastes even better” finish. It’s a two-tier cake (two sponges stacked) with a generous layer of cream and lemon curd in ...
Almond
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Amaretti Cookies
This post contains some affiliate links: There are 2 types of Amaretti Cookies that I like to make - Crispy Light Amaretti Cookies like these and Soft Amaretti Biscuits that tend to be a little bit denser but still full of almond ...
Cherry Bakewell Energy Balls
It may be the season of over indulgence and all things rich, but even the hardest party animal needs some goodness during December. For a lot of athletes, Millie included, training doesn't stop in December or even over Christmas, so they ...
Comforting Broccoli & Almond Soup
When the weather is biting cold & winter activities are draining your energy. It calls for soup. A warm, hearty, comforting vegetable soup with a difference. This Broccoli soup with added almonds was just what I yearned for last week. ...
Giant Battenburg
We've had a bit of a celebration in our house this week. One that even made me crack open the oven. Millie went to GB trials in Bristol the weekend before last and was offered a place on both the Junior and Senior GB Synchronised Swimming ...
Cranberry & Almond Quick Bread
Bread Week! 2 words that used to strike fear into my heart - Regular readers may remember that over the past year I have grown in confidence with bread and yeast in particular. Quick Breads are the focus for this post's recipe - ...
Coconut and Almond Macaroons
I feel a little bit sorry for Macaroons at the moment - They seem to have been overlooked by the ever so pretty Macaron, which are so much more involved to prepare. Macaroons are coconutty, light and quick to make. I like an added flavour ...
Pecan and Almond Baklava
Its only been recently that I've discovered how versatile and easy to make Baklava is. For some reason the thought of that honey syrup and fill pastry made me think it would all go terribly wrong. Whenever I see any form of Baklava I have ...
Epiphany Cake
Well, I've finally got back in the kitchen! It has taken a course of antibiotics (that thankfully seem to be eventually working) but I'm so happy. I've missed getting creative with recipes and the cupboards are positively bulging with ...
Cherry Streusel Loaf Cake
The Costello Kitchen was closed for a few days last week (to baking - we still manage to eat other things than cake!). BritMums and school stuff seemed to take over. The ovens are back on with a vengeance today though. I started with ...
