Category Archives: Sweet

Making Whoopie

Our giant red velvet whoopie pie

I can think of no better way to celebrate Valentine’s than by making whoopie. After all, nothing beats two layers of soft, perky red sponge, sandwiched together by a thick smothering of cream cheese frosting. That’s right; I’m talking about whoopie pies (what were you thinking!).

When it comes to making whoopie, there was only one place I had in mind, our friends at Outsider Tart.

I asked them to create us a special Valentine’s whoopie and they agreed. It’s big, red and heart shaped. In fact, it’s so good we’re giving you the recipe so you can try it out yourself.

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My DIY Valentine’s

Lotte Duncan's Chocolate Mess

Lotte Duncan's Chocolate Mess

I love dessert. Just don’t ask me to share, unless it’s Valentine’s, where I lose my pudding morals.

I’m partial to a chunk (read bar) or two of chocolate, or if you want to be more blasé, I’d settle for pudding. That is my favourite part of dinner. In fact, if all of dinner could be dessert, then I’d be very happy.  You see I’m no cook, but I can bake and mix a mighty fine cocktail. And that is why I’m planning my first DIY Valentine’s for my sous chef (the boyfriend).

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Britain vs. America – Who will get pie in their face?

Today may be America’s National Pie Day and even though they might know how to whip up a delicious pie or five, here at Food Network UK we think the upper crust of British pastries are fabulous enough to triumph over quintessential American creations.

With the UK’s repertoire of gorgeously retro bakes, we think we have what it takes to challenge our friends across the pond at Cooking Channel to a battle of the pies.

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Orange Passion Fruit Curd Mini Tarts from 6 Bittersweets

In honour of Chinese New Year and The Year of the Dragon, we’ve teamed up with one of our favourite food bloggers, Xiaolu of 6 Bittersweets to indulge in these delicious flame-hued tartlets.

Although these tartlets are not traditional Chinese fare, oranges and tangerines symbolise good health and longevity in Chinese culture, so it was only right that citrus fruits were chosen to be baked into a light and refreshing pud.

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The Day After the Night Before

At this time of year, ‘festive fun’ is the name of the game. However, festive fun – indeed, sadly, almost all kinds of fun – has its downsides. Whether it’s a couple too many ports with your leftover stilton, or a few too many cocktails on New Year’s Eve, almost everyone will have a moment during the next week or so when they feel just a little delicate.

Although it may not seem immediately obvious, I believe that a hangover is a complicated condition. It is not just the physical elements – the pounding head, the aching limbs – but it is the emotional side too; the remorse, the sense that maybe you shouldn’t have had that extra Cosmo, or danced on that particular table, or chatted quite so enthusiastically with your new-found ‘friends’.  It is also complex in that it affects everyone differently; some people feel fabulous after a short shower, others have days and days of aches and pains.

A Culinary Cuddle: Spicy Spinach Lasagne

 

 

 

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