Chocolate Pear & Hazelnut Tart with a Salted Chocolate Caramel Sauce
Here is a recipe that I put together in a last minute rush before I head off for a weekend in Cannes. I was thinking of France when I came up with the idea for this tart. France is where I go to revel...
View ArticleTofu Choco Breakfast Shake
I love chocolate and I love tofu. Would you have thought about trying the two together? This tofu choco breakfast shake is the result of my latest purchase. Silken Tofu. I rarely find a food that I do...
View ArticleValentine Mochaccino Mousse
Does anyone actually go out and eat in restaurants on Valentine’s day? It is a contrived scenario to find yourself in. A restaurant only set up with tables of two, a single stem rose in a thin vase and...
View ArticleChristmas Coffee – A Baileys Latte
Sometimes I enjoy a mulled wine to kick start the festive season. Sometimes I enjoy a warming hot brandy chocolate with my mince pie. Amaretto on ice isn’t to be sniffed at, nor is the classic Irish...
View ArticleLoaded Baileys Cheesecake – A speedy Christmas dessert
Following on from my last post – a Baileys latte, I give you my fully loaded Baileys cheesecake. This dessert is for those of you out there who like to choose a less traditional pudding for Christmas...
View ArticleValentine Mont Blanc Profiteroles
Although Valentine’s day at How to cook good food doesn’t involve expensive flowers, overpriced set menu restaurants or second rate boxes of chocolates, it does include a good meal with some wine and a...
View ArticleEaster Meringue Creme Egg Traybake
If there is one sweet thing I never grow tired of, it would be meringue. I love how meringue can be turned into a pavlova, mini nest, roulade, layer cake, bite sized nibbles and also a traybake. In...
View ArticleRaspberry Chocolate & Almond Tartlets
I am not the most styled of food blogs. Food styling, props, good composition, angles and lighting are all so beautiful to behold but I just don’t have the time to devote to it. Hence my food shots...
View ArticleChocolate & Cacao Nib Heart Cookies with Lime Cheesecake
A little something sweet for Valentine’s day. Some will be dining out, others, like me will be eating in. I have reserved my free bottle of Waitrose champagne, thanks to their promotional gift when...
View ArticleDark Chocolate Whiskey Cake (GF) for Valentine’s Day
There are two occasions where I like to make myself a cake. One is Valentine’s day, the other is Mother’s Day. It’s a treat to myself. I love baking, so it isn’t a chore nor a bore for me. This year,...
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