Ffiona’s Blog

Baking is the new Black
It’s über trendy, très sexy and everybody whose anybody is doing it!
It’s official…baking is the new...
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Ginger Cake with Lemon Icing
I adore ginger and what better way to eat it than in cake. There is nothing quite as joyous as a late afternoon slice...
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Brussels sprout gratin with bacon, cream and almonds.
We all know that the humble sprout is a Christmas favourite, but it doesn't just have to be served with turkey and...
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Don’t bin the Bread
The humble loaf really is the ‘bread of life’ it’s so incredibly versatile.
Here is my recipe for bread sauce...
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Asparagus and Parmesan Fritters
This makes a very tasty starter or can be used as a supper dish accompanied by a mixed salad. You will need:
Light...
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Creamy Vanilla Fudge
This is a smoother version of the recipe I referred to above. As it involves boiling sugar, an adult must be present to...
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Colourful Coconut Squares
This is a simple way to make delicious sweets. No cooking required, just plenty of willpower to resist tasting the...
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Grilled Radicchio with Pear and Somerset Brie
Ingredients
• 1 Head of radicchio
• 1 Ripe pear
• 125G (4.5Oz) Somerset Brie thinly sliced
For the...
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Red Beans and Ricely Yours
This is how the legendary Louis Armstrong, signed off all his correspondence. Born and raised in New Orleans, soul food...
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Southern Sweet Potato Pie
This is far and away the best recipe, totally fool proof and delicious. It is from Sophie Grigson’s amazing book,...
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