Cinnamon Coffee Cake
This is an American style coffee cake – no coffee in the cake itself, it is to be eaten along with a cup of coffee! I made this recipe a few times now and it is nice and light. 1 cup flour 1/2 cup sugar…
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Blueberry Banana Muffins
This is a simple banana muffin recipe that I’ve made a few times. It lends itself very well to adding blueberries because it is a lighter, less complex muffin. I finished the latest batch this morning – yum! 3 ripe bananas 100g oil 100g sugar…
Pumpkin Muffins
This is one of the first recipes where I found baking success, more than 20 years ago now. The cookbook “Country Baking” is now broken and in 4 pieces, but I don’t have the heart to throw it away. It’s old school and a wonderful…
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
This is my favorite cookie recipe, it’s very American in style. This makes quite a big batch. I usually save some of the batter to make fresh another day unless I am baking for a crowd. The batter will keep for a few days in…
Fruit Salad Tips and Tricks
I’ve spent literally weeks of my life making fruit salad over the past few years. There are some definite tricks that I’ve learned and I thought I’d share, though this is technically not a recipe! Buy fruit that you like and is seasonal, with some…
Yeasted Waffles
I usually stay a mile away from yeast baking because it is fussy and time consuming. However, I make these waffles fairly regularly now and they just rise overnight. The waffles are lovely and light and as long as you have time time to make…
Bread and Butter Pudding
Bread and Butter Pudding is a dish that I did not grow up with, so I have no preconceived notion of how it should taste. It is considered quite the treat here, so I’ve tried making it many times and with several variations. This is…
Chocolate Suprise Cupcakes
These chocolate cupcakes are a new favorite. They are simple to make and do not need to be frosted, plus a winner in my taste test with my neighbors. 120 g soft margarine 100 g caster sugar 2 eggs 170 g self rising flour 2…
Apple Crumble Muffins
These are my new favorite muffins, I have made several batches of these in the last few months including one this weekend. The original recipe was in an “Everyday Baking” book but for me, this is a fancy recipe with several separate layers. I’m not…
Simple Banana Muffins
I am generally partial to my old standard banana muffins, but I found this simple recipe, and it’s a keeper! Warning that I’ve only tried this recipe once, but the muffins came out so well that I feel compelled to share. 3 ripe bananas 1…