I have done a chocolate brownies recipe before on the blog – these Chocolate and Pecan brownies which use another unconventional ingredient, black beans. Chickpeas have been in my cupboards a lot lately because...
A delicate cinnamon, spiced cake recipe with a soft apple filling, it’s an impeccable start to the autumn season. Apples, in my opinion are the perfect autumn cake accompaniment. With windfalls happening often, baking...
Lets not look back on Summer instead lets look forward to a cozy autumnal favourite, spiced poached pears recipe wrapped in a crispy flaky puff pastry. This dessert resembles a beehive and is very...
This banana and butterscotch cake recipe is wonderfully moist and the bananas stop the wheat-free cake from being too crumbly. We use brown sugar to bring out a caramel flavour in the cake that...
This courgette cake slices recipe is full of autumnal spices to warm you up this October. Paired with a smooth cream cheese frosting, you can’t go wrong with this cake on a dark, cold...
Choux pastry is one of my favourite things to make, however it can be slightly tricky. When I was starting out as a pastry chef in The Savoy in London I had a number...
Is there anything better than a lazy weekend where the only decision you have to make is what kind of cake to bake? Baking offers all sorts of therapeutic benefits beyond the obvious spoon-licking...
Enjoy a day of baking with the kids with this delicious and easy to make Piñata Cupcakes recipe created by Siúcra and Catherine Fulvio. Cupcakes are always a fun favourite, so why not take...
This versatile cake recipe is best served warm as a pudding or cold as a teatime treat. I like it with whipped cream, but it would also be good with crème fraîche, clotted cream,...
This chocolate biscuit cake recipe has been a labour of love. After extensive testing, and the burden of tasting all delicious experiments and variations, I have found my one true biscuit cake love. For...
I love my coffee; it’s the first thing I have in the morning and I keep my cup topped up during the day. So this mousse recipe is for those of you who, like...
The following recipe is a delicious summer dessert by Chef Gareth Mullins at The Marker Hotel. The Chocolate Mousse with Wexford Strawberries and Biscotti is the perfect summer indulgence. Ingredients: – 535g 70% dark chocolate...
A delicious treat suitable for the whole family, this Blueberry and Banana Muffin recipe by Chef Gareth Mullins from The Marker Hotel with Rhubarb and Lemonade is sure to satisfy all tastebuds. Serves 4...
I first made this cheesecake recipe for my family when I was a teenager. It started off as a lime jelly cheesecake, then slowly progressed into first a chocolate orange cheesecake and finally the...
Granola, berries and Greek yoghurt in a lolly? Oh yes. You can thank me later for this lollies recipe, because it will be very popular with kids and adults alike. You can switch up...
This zesty cake is great for all occasions but it is perfect to finish off a summer barbecue. This cake recipe uses simple ingredients and fool-proof methods to create a delicious and beautiful cake....
Griddling or roasting fruit always intensifies the sweetness, and this simple dessert feels indulgent but fresh – it’s also a good way of using under ripe fruit that’s slightly too firm to eat as...
Bring a little sunshine to your table with this delicious yet simple Orange elderflower polenta cake recipe. Its citrus, floral and fun. Serves 10 Ingredients: – 125ml rapeseed oil – 150g coarse polenta –...
Armed with just a handful of ingredients and Chef Andrew Lawlor of Le PLancha’s Chocolate Fondant Recipe you’ll whip up this crowd-pleaser in no time. Ingredients: – 75g chocolate – 65g butter – 65g...
Get exotic with this mini tartlets recipe! A creamy filling is flavoured with sweet and tangy tropical fruits and encased in a crunchy pastry base to make this perfect summer dessert. For added convenience,...