Food & Drink

Helen Kingscott Tue, 25th Mar 2025 at 09:00 Recipes, Baking

A tasty treat for kids to make in the Easter holidays! Ingredients: 200g milk chocolate 100g dark chocolate 150g Maltesers 100g mini marshmallows 50g digestive biscuits 50g unsalted butter 2 tbsp golden syrup 1 tsp vanilla essence Method: ... A tasty treat for kids to make in the Easter holidays! Ingredients: 200g milk chocolate 100g dark chocolate 150g Maltesers 100g mini marshmallows 50g digestive biscuits 50g unsalted butter 2 tbsp golden syrup 1 tsp vanilla essence Method: ... A tasty treat for kids to make in the Easter holidays! Ingredients: 200g milk chocolate 100g dark chocolate 150g Maltesers 100g mini marshmallows 50g digestive biscuits 50g unsalted butter 2 tbsp golden syrup 1 tsp vanilla essence Method: ...

Helen Kingscott Fri, 21st Feb 2025 at 09:00 Recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-free

These little parcels are packed with flavour and so easy to make. An ideal recipe for kids to make for mum this Mother’s Day. Ingredients: 1 x 500g block puff pastry/vegan pastry 250g closed cup chestnut mushrooms 1 tbsp olive oil 2-3... These little parcels are packed with flavour and so easy to make. An ideal recipe for kids to make for mum this Mother’s Day. Ingredients: 1 x 500g block puff pastry/vegan pastry 250g closed cup chestnut mushrooms 1 tbsp olive oil 2-3... These little parcels are packed with flavour and so easy to make. An ideal recipe for kids to make for mum this Mother’s Day. Ingredients: 1 x 500g block puff pastry/vegan pastry 250g closed cup chestnut mushrooms 1 tbsp olive oil 2-3...

Helen Kingscott Fri, 24th Jan 2025 at 09:00 Recipes, Baking, Dessert

A simple dessert with a light texture and subtle but delicious flavours. Ingredients: 100g ground almonds 1 tin of pear halves 100g softened butter 100g caster sugar 1 tsp cornflour 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 medium egg A handful of flaked... A simple dessert with a light texture and subtle but delicious flavours. Ingredients: 100g ground almonds 1 tin of pear halves 100g softened butter 100g caster sugar 1 tsp cornflour 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 medium egg A handful of flaked... A simple dessert with a light texture and subtle but delicious flavours. Ingredients: 100g ground almonds 1 tin of pear halves 100g softened butter 100g caster sugar 1 tsp cornflour 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 medium egg A handful of flaked...

Helen Kingscott Tue, 17th Dec 2024 at 09:00 Recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-free, Gluten-free

Kick off the new year with this healthy, hearty soup. It’ll warm you up on winter days, and is easy enough to whip up if you need lunch in a hurry. Why not double the recipe and put some portions in the freezer for another day? ... Kick off the new year with this healthy, hearty soup. It’ll warm you up on winter days, and is easy enough to whip up if you need lunch in a hurry. Why not double the recipe and put some portions in the freezer for another day? ... Kick off the new year with this healthy, hearty soup. It’ll warm you up on winter days, and is easy enough to whip up if you need lunch in a hurry. Why not double the recipe and put some portions in the freezer for another day? ...

Helen Kingscott Fri, 22nd Nov 2024 at 09:00 Recipes, Baking, Christmas, Dessert

If you like a Belgian bun, you’ll love this showstopper! It’s the perfect centrepiece for a festive foodie get-together. Ingredients: 450g strong white bread flour 10g dried yeast ½ tsp salt 30g caster sugar 1 tsp ground... If you like a Belgian bun, you’ll love this showstopper! It’s the perfect centrepiece for a festive foodie get-together. Ingredients: 450g strong white bread flour 10g dried yeast ½ tsp salt 30g caster sugar 1 tsp ground... If you like a Belgian bun, you’ll love this showstopper! It’s the perfect centrepiece for a festive foodie get-together. Ingredients: 450g strong white bread flour 10g dried yeast ½ tsp salt 30g caster sugar 1 tsp ground...

Helen Kingscott Tue, 22nd Oct 2024 at 09:00 Recipes, Meat, Batch cooking

This recipe serves 4 but you could double up to save energy and freeze into portions for an easy dinner another day. Ingredients: 1 tbsp oil 500g pork cubes 1 onion, diced 1 clove garlic, finely chopped (or use lazy garlic) 1 tbsp tomato... This recipe serves 4 but you could double up to save energy and freeze into portions for an easy dinner another day. Ingredients: 1 tbsp oil 500g pork cubes 1 onion, diced 1 clove garlic, finely chopped (or use lazy garlic) 1 tbsp tomato... This recipe serves 4 but you could double up to save energy and freeze into portions for an easy dinner another day. Ingredients: 1 tbsp oil 500g pork cubes 1 onion, diced 1 clove garlic, finely chopped (or use lazy garlic) 1 tbsp tomato...

Helen Kingscott Wed, 25th Sep 2024 at 09:00 Recipes, Baking, Halloween

With a tasty twist on the traditional toffee apple, this recipe is great for kids to help make for a spooktacular party treat! Ingredients: Makes 25 cookies 175g softened butter 50g ground almonds 140g golden caster sugar 225g... With a tasty twist on the traditional toffee apple, this recipe is great for kids to help make for a spooktacular party treat! Ingredients: Makes 25 cookies 175g softened butter 50g ground almonds 140g golden caster sugar 225g... With a tasty twist on the traditional toffee apple, this recipe is great for kids to help make for a spooktacular party treat! Ingredients: Makes 25 cookies 175g softened butter 50g ground almonds 140g golden caster sugar 225g...

Helen Kingscott Wed, 28th Aug 2024 at 09:00 Recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian

A great recipe for a simple midweek meal. Double up the ingredients and enjoy the leftovers for your lunch! Ingredients: Serves 4-6 650g sweet potatoes 1 large onion 2 garlic cloves, or use lazy garlic Pinch of chilli flakes 2 tbsp olive... A great recipe for a simple midweek meal. Double up the ingredients and enjoy the leftovers for your lunch! Ingredients: Serves 4-6 650g sweet potatoes 1 large onion 2 garlic cloves, or use lazy garlic Pinch of chilli flakes 2 tbsp olive... A great recipe for a simple midweek meal. Double up the ingredients and enjoy the leftovers for your lunch! Ingredients: Serves 4-6 650g sweet potatoes 1 large onion 2 garlic cloves, or use lazy garlic Pinch of chilli flakes 2 tbsp olive...

Helen Kingscott Fri, 26th Jul 2024 at 09:00 Recipes, Baking, Dessert

Add another dimension to the classic combination of apples and blackberries with the lovely nutty flavour of almonds. This pudding tastes even better if you pick the blackberries yourself! Ingredients: 45g butter 75g light brown soft sugar 3... Add another dimension to the classic combination of apples and blackberries with the lovely nutty flavour of almonds. This pudding tastes even better if you pick the blackberries yourself! Ingredients: 45g butter 75g light brown soft sugar 3... Add another dimension to the classic combination of apples and blackberries with the lovely nutty flavour of almonds. This pudding tastes even better if you pick the blackberries yourself! Ingredients: 45g butter 75g light brown soft sugar 3...

Helen Kingscott Wed, 26th Jun 2024 at 09:00 Recipes, Vegetarian, Batch cooking

A great snack for when you’re on the go this summer! If you’d prefer to make a smaller batch, you can freeze half the mixture for another time and just use one pack of pastry. Ingredients: 1 large red onion, finely diced 1 bunch... A great snack for when you’re on the go this summer! If you’d prefer to make a smaller batch, you can freeze half the mixture for another time and just use one pack of pastry. Ingredients: 1 large red onion, finely diced 1 bunch... A great snack for when you’re on the go this summer! If you’d prefer to make a smaller batch, you can freeze half the mixture for another time and just use one pack of pastry. Ingredients: 1 large red onion, finely diced 1 bunch...

Helen Kingscott Fri, 24th May 2024 at 09:00 Recipes, Dessert

Make an indulgent ice cream treat this Father’s Day. Ingredients: Makes 2.5l, serves 12 500ml full cream milk 600ml double cream 50g ground almonds 4 tbsp runny honey Your choice of fresh fruit – I used 100g fresh pineapple,... Make an indulgent ice cream treat this Father’s Day. Ingredients: Makes 2.5l, serves 12 500ml full cream milk 600ml double cream 50g ground almonds 4 tbsp runny honey Your choice of fresh fruit – I used 100g fresh pineapple,... Make an indulgent ice cream treat this Father’s Day. Ingredients: Makes 2.5l, serves 12 500ml full cream milk 600ml double cream 50g ground almonds 4 tbsp runny honey Your choice of fresh fruit – I used 100g fresh pineapple,...

Helen Kingscott Fri, 26th Apr 2024 at 09:00 Recipes, Fish

A budget-friendly recipe that can be eaten hot with mashed potatoes and vegetables, or served cold for lunch or a picnic. Ingredients: 4 medium eggs 50g butter 50g plain flour 500ml vegetable stock 2-3 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, roughly... A budget-friendly recipe that can be eaten hot with mashed potatoes and vegetables, or served cold for lunch or a picnic. Ingredients: 4 medium eggs 50g butter 50g plain flour 500ml vegetable stock 2-3 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, roughly... A budget-friendly recipe that can be eaten hot with mashed potatoes and vegetables, or served cold for lunch or a picnic. Ingredients: 4 medium eggs 50g butter 50g plain flour 500ml vegetable stock 2-3 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, roughly...

Helen Kingscott Wed, 27th Mar 2024 at 09:00 Recipes, Baking, Dessert

The combination of cherries and chocolate is a match made in heaven. If you have a sweet tooth, this is the dessert for you! Ingredients: 425g tin black cherries in syrup 250g plain chocolate, roughly chopped 125g butter 125g golden caster... The combination of cherries and chocolate is a match made in heaven. If you have a sweet tooth, this is the dessert for you! Ingredients: 425g tin black cherries in syrup 250g plain chocolate, roughly chopped 125g butter 125g golden caster... The combination of cherries and chocolate is a match made in heaven. If you have a sweet tooth, this is the dessert for you! Ingredients: 425g tin black cherries in syrup 250g plain chocolate, roughly chopped 125g butter 125g golden caster...

Helen Kingscott Mon, 26th Feb 2024 at 09:00 Recipes, Baking, Vegetarian, Breakfast

An easy recipe for kids to treat mum with breakfast this Mother’s Day! Ingredients: 1 small butternut squash, approximately 400g 50g baby leaf spinach 5 small spring onions 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp turmeric Freshly ground black pepper... An easy recipe for kids to treat mum with breakfast this Mother’s Day! Ingredients: 1 small butternut squash, approximately 400g 50g baby leaf spinach 5 small spring onions 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp turmeric Freshly ground black pepper... An easy recipe for kids to treat mum with breakfast this Mother’s Day! Ingredients: 1 small butternut squash, approximately 400g 50g baby leaf spinach 5 small spring onions 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp turmeric Freshly ground black pepper...