Buttermilk pancakes...

Buttermilk pancakes There are few things better than smell of freshly cooking pancakes in the morning and this buttermilk pancake recipe is just what the doctor ordered. The challenge is to get them to the plate without eating them yourself as soon as they are done. What you will find as that the kids will be waiting by your side, plate in hand to take them from you as soon as they are ready. (Makes 12 10cm pancakes.)...

Bacon and cheese muffins...

Bacon and cheese muffins These bacon and cheese muffins are great for quick breakfasts and anytime snacks. You can make them with or without the chives but the chives make them a really fantastic savoury muffin. You can also throw in a handful of corn kernels instead of the chives which makes a nice change. I have been known to smother a version that excludes the chives in butter and strawbeery jam… (12 deep muffins...

Rock cakes...

Every now and then while at the bread counter, I spot these rock cakes which are great for any anytime snack with your tea. They are really simple, excellent for lunch boxes and really just great to have around the kitchen. They are uncomplicated to make and are easily spiced up with a little all spice and nutmeg. This is the basic recipe, try a batch and then if you feel adventurous, add a different flavouring. What...

Perfect scones...

The secret to great scones is in the handling of the dough, be gentle with it and you will have a perfect batch of light, high scones. They really are simple to make and there is little better than scones straight from the oven, heaped with jam. What you need 2 ½ cups self raising flour 1 teaspoon baking powder Pinch of salt 1 tablspoon sugar 40g cold butter cubed 1 cup milk The process Heat the oven to 220 Celsius and...

Apple fritters...

These remind me so much of my childhood and I remember distinctly how they would be consumed the instant they came out of the pot. Definitely not for weight watchers, but then we all deserve a treat from time to time. This is an old fashioned recipe and Oh so well worth it.

Yorkshire pudding...

Yorkshire pudding is really great with a beef roast but for some reason they can be really difficult to make, so we turned to trusty Delia Smith and Jamie Oliver for a fool proof method. The secret is in heating the oil first, so for Yorkshire pudding made right every time, follow the recipe exactly. What you need 75g flour 1 egg 75ml milk 55ml water 2 tablespoons sunflower oil(Delia recommends beef dripping but did...

English muffins...

Until recently, english muffins were treats you got from woolworths so I decided to give an old fashioned recipe a try and OH what a treat. It takes a while but your family will love you forever and you will be able to get away with murder.

Foolproof crumpets...

Crumpets are a great weekend breakfast or any time for that matter and this is a really foolproof recipe. Just make sure your baking powder hasn’t expired.

Breakfast scones...

Breakfast time, teatime, anytime really. i don’t know about you but for us there is something about scones that gets the mouth watering. These are easy and quick so wipe your mouth and get started.

Apple Cinnamon muffins...

These muffins will be a delicious treat for any time of the day and make the perfect “on the run” breakfast. You can quite happily add a handful of nuts to this muffin recipe instead of just sprinkling them over the top to add a little something extra. Muffins keep well in an airtight container and it’s best to make any muffin recipe with paper inserts, they’re just easier to store that way. What...