Chocolate Slice

Fast, easy and yummy. Dates from when I sometimes needed to knock up a treat for friends at short notice. Steven Thomas Chocolate Slice Print Recipe

Hotcakes, Pikelets, and Scotch Pancakes 2

Hotcakes, Pikelets, and Scotch Pancakes
Growing up in New Zealand I discovered the joys of Pikelets – small, thick pancakes we used to eat with butter and honey for afternoon tea. Later I discovered Hotcakes, which are served up for breakfast in the US with butter and maple syrup. Much later still, when I started making my own Hotcakes and ...

Tchaika Chocolate Cake (Gateau au Chocolat la Tchaika)

I’ve no idea what “Tchaika” means. Tchaika Chocolate Cake (Gateau au Chocolat la Tchaika) Print Recipe

Almond Tart (Pinolata)

I quite like Italian tarts. This was is “almond” flavoured.  Almond Tart (Pinolata) Print Recipe

Karen’s Muffins

I was doing some courses for a while where the caterer (Karen) made fab muffins. Muffins are really simple to make. Mix the dry ingredients. Mix the wet. Mix the two together (briefly). Cook. With only 1/2 cup of sugar these are not very sweet, so you might want to use more. Makes 12. Karen ...

Chocolate Macaroons (Macarons Creoles)

We’re rather fond of Macaroons in our family.  Chocolate Macaroons (Macarons Creoles) Print Recipe