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Caramac Thumbprint Cookies

May 16, 2016 by Helen 60 Comments

Caramac Thumbprint Cookies

I knew it was lethal to go pottering down the chocolate bar aisle. I came across Caramac bars, which I haven't had for ages. They instantly brought back memories of my teenage years when I spent all the money I made from my Avon round on ...

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Chocolate Fudge Mini Bundts

March 16, 2016 by Helen 20 Comments

Chocolate Fudge Easter Mini Egg Bundts

I made these as a treat for the girls yesterday. As I was making them, I realised how long it has been since I made Chocolate Fudge - I'm not sure I remember making it since Tara was born! Safe to say, she loved it - I make mine with dark ...

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Creme Egg Brownies

February 10, 2016 by Helen 31 Comments

Cadbury's Creme Egg Brownies CasaCostello

The secret to these is freeze your Creme Eggs. It also stops me eating them before I get chance to bake with them too! After the success of my Creme Egg Cheesecake, I decided this year's Creme Egg bake would be Cadbury's Creme Egg ...

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Easy Valentine’s Chocolate Cake

January 30, 2016 by Helen 17 Comments

Easy Valentine's Chocolate Cake Recipe Casa Costello

I would appear I'm turning all romantic. I had an urge to bake Mr C a chocolate cake earlier in the week and thought I may as well make it into a Valentine's cake while I was there. I've been having a potter through my cake tins and ...

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M&M’s Halloween Eye Balls

October 21, 2015 by Helen 2 Comments

White Chocolate M&M's Halloween Eye Balls

Feeling a bit creative and want some Halloween fun that does't take too long? Well, these M&M's Halloween Eye Balls could be for you! They are certainly popular in our house. The aisles in Tesco are rammed with Halloween goodies but ...

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Wholewheat Pancakes with Chocolate Chips & Orange Blossom

October 5, 2015 by Helen 9 Comments

Chocolate Chip & Orange Blossom Wholewheat Pancakes

I've talked before about my girls' love of pancakes so I knew this recipe would be a winner. I used a slab of Dark chocolate that I chopped into Chocolate Chip sized chunks - I like using Dark Chocolate in cooking as the flavour stands out ...

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Mississippi Mud Cake with Raspberry Italian Meringue Buttercream

September 30, 2015 by Helen 28 Comments

Mississippi Mud Pie Cake Bake of the Week

I've got a special bake for you this week - Mississippi Mud Cake is a dense, rich cake so Italian Meringue Buttercream goes perfectly with it. I like to balance the light, fluffy buttercream - This is a cake that can take lots of filling ...

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Mint Aero Swiss Roll

June 24, 2015 by Helen 43 Comments

Mint Aero Chocolate Swiss Roll

This has Mint Aero Swiss Rolle turned out exactly as I imagined/hoped it would. If you are a fan of Mint Aeros, then this is the cake for you! Not too many ingredients and fairly quick to make. Why you will like this Mint Aero Swiss ...

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Ultimate Chocolate Birthday Cake with White Chocolate Frosting

June 5, 2015 by Helen 49 Comments

Ultimate Chocolate Birthday Cake with White Chocolate Frosting

A rich chocolate cake with melted dark chocolate (use milk chocolate if you like - totally not precious here!) I split the mixture into 2 cake tins and then sliced them in half making a 4 tier cake. Filled in with plenty of white chocolate ...

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Dulce De Leche Marshmallow Brownies

April 17, 2015 by Helen 12 Comments

Dulce de Leche Marshmallow Brownies #Bakeoftheweek

I don't often blog about Brownies - They feel like a bit of cheat as they are so easy. Brownies are definitely my go to bake if I need something sweet in a rush. And Oh My! these are delicious! I've given approximate guidelines for the ...

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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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