Royal Pastry Chefs share easy fruit scone recipe with 7 ingredients

Royal Pastry Chefs share easy fruit scone recipe with 7 ingredients

A sweet afternoon snack doesn’t get more British than a fruit scone loaded with cream and jam. While there’s no shortage of recipes for this afternoon tea staple, they don’t get much easier than this royal-approved formula. The recipe is traditional and loved by the Royal Pastry Chefs, who make thousands of juicy fruit scones … Read more

How to make bolognese sauce: Jamie Oliver’s recipe is ‘super-easy to knock together’

How to make bolognese sauce: Jamie Oliver’s recipe is ‘super-easy to knock together’

Jamie Oliver has a personal take on the traditional spaghetti bolognese recipe that serves six, and is, according to the chef, so easy to make. This dish cooking in just one hour and 15 minutes, making it relatively quick to put together without planning ahead. While the recipe is overall quite traditional, Jamie chooses to … Read more

Nigella Lawson’s marshmallow crispy squares are an easy, classic treat for the family

Nigella Lawson’s marshmallow crispy squares are an easy, classic treat for the family

Melt the butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Add in the marshmallows, and cook gently until they are melted and blended, stirring constantly. Take the pan off the heat, and immediately mix in the cereal. Stir lightly until coasted. Press the mixture into a greased 32-cm-by-32-cm pan. With clean hands or gloves, make … Read more

This peanut butter French toast is a simple, crispy breakfast you’ll love

This peanut butter French toast is a simple, crispy breakfast you’ll love

Cut the load of bread into 8 slices, about 3.5-centimetres thick. (You can also use pre-sliced bread.) Remove the crusts from each slice. Spread the peanut butter over 4 slices of bread, then add the remaining slices on top and press down. Whisk the eggs, sugar, milk, cinnamon, vanilla and pinch of salt together in … Read more

These beginner-friendly vegetables are great to plant when starting your backyard garden

These beginner-friendly vegetables are great to plant when starting your backyard garden

Lettuce Lettuce grows quickly and easily, especially when planted in mild weather like early spring or fall. It does well in raised beds, the ground or a container.  They need an abundance of sunlight and regular watering. They can also be harvested continuously.  Radishes The root vegetable takes just weeks to grow. It’s best to … Read more

These fish tacos are ‘delicious and nutritious’ dinner idea for family

These fish tacos are ‘delicious and nutritious’ dinner idea for family

Mix together cumin, coriander, paprika, and a pinch of salt in a large bowl, then add the juice from one lime. Toss in the fish fillets and cover, then set aside. Finely slice the cabbage, and squeeze lime juice over it and season with salt. Set that aside, then chop the tomatoes into small pieces, … Read more

Nigella Lawson’s pancakes made with ricotta are a fluffier alternative to the classic meal

Nigella Lawson’s pancakes made with ricotta are a fluffier alternative to the classic meal

Add the ricotta, milk and egg yolks to a bowl and mix well until combined. Stir in the flour, baking powder and salt and whisk until it’s a smooth batter. Beat the egg whites in a separate bowl until they become foamy, and then fold them into the mixture. Heat some oil in a large … Read more

These ‘easy’ blondies are ‘golden, gooey’ squares of vanilla goodness

These ‘easy’ blondies are ‘golden, gooey’ squares of vanilla goodness

Melt the butter, brown sugar and caster sugar in the same pan over low heat. Add in a pinch of salt if the butter is unsalted. Remove from heat and allow to cool for 10 minutes. Heat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius, and butter or line a 23-centimetre baking tin with parchment paper. Beat … Read more