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Best homemade vanilla extract (different alcohol options)

Best homemade vanilla extract (different alcohol options)

Learn how to make simple, quick, homemade vanilla extract (and which alcohol to use for different flavours). It’s quick, easy and a lot less expensive than the store-bought version.  Best homemade vanilla extract (different alcohol options) Vanilla is one...
Chocolate icing made with real chocolate

Chocolate icing made with real chocolate

If you’re looking for a chocolate icing recipe made with real chocolate then look no further than this simple, fudgey deliciousness. Chocolate icing made with real chocolate If you had to ask me what my favourite cake is, hands down without a second of doubt I...
Paleo raspberry jam

Paleo raspberry jam

Paleo or keto raspberry jam is gluten, dairy and refined sugar free and it takes just a few minutes to make. It’s perfect for scones! Paleo raspberry jam Jam is one of my favourite things and I nearly always make it myself. The only problem is it does take a...
How to make self-raising flour

How to make self-raising flour

Learn how to make self-raising flour by turning plain flour into self rising flour. It’s quick, simple and only needs two ingredients. How to make self-raising flour What is self-raising flour It is simply regular flour with a leavening agent added to it. What...
How to make brown sugar

How to make brown sugar

Learn how to make brown sugar at home. Includes recipe without molasses. A quick and simple recipe for a baking staple. How to make brown sugar What is brown sugar? Brown sugar comes from cane sugar and gets its dark colour and soft texture from molasses being added...
Chocolate coconut slice

Chocolate coconut slice

A classic Australian Women’s Weekly recipe – chocolate coconut slice is a family favourite. It’s simple & quick to make (no special equipment needed) and keeps for days. Chocolate coconut slice This delicious chocolate slice (originally a...
Kidney bean chocolate cake

Kidney bean chocolate cake

Kidney bean chocolate cake is a rich, fudgey gluten-free chocolate cake recipe made with kidney beans. Kidney bean chocolate cake I’ll admit, when I first heard of making a recipe with kidney beans I was pretty disgusted. Thankfully I discovered this kidney bean...
How to make buttercream icing

How to make buttercream icing

A simple and delicious recipe to make buttercream icing (or frosting) perfect for decorating cakes and cupcakes. How to make buttercream icing Buttercream icing would have to be our most-used type of icing. There is just nothing (other than maybe chocolate fudge icing...
Sesame Street cupcakes – Elmo and The Cookie Monster

Sesame Street cupcakes – Elmo and The Cookie Monster

How to make adorable Elmo cupcakes and Cookie Monster cupcakes from Sesame Street. Perfect for a Sesame Street Party. Sesame Street cupcakes Elmo and Cookie Monster cupcakes Sesame Street has been a favourite for decades and a Sesame Street Birthday party is never...
Healthy potato salad recipe

Healthy potato salad recipe

I guarantee you’ll love my healthy potato salad recipe. You won’t even notice that the mayo and cream are missing making it a delicious vegan potato salad. Healthy potato salad Our healthy potato salad recipe is dairy-free (vegan option) & still tastes...
Microwave potato chips

Microwave potato chips

A simple recipe (really just instructions) for how to make potato chips in the microwave in just a few minutes. Microwave potato chips When I read this recipe the first time I thought it sounded too good to be true but admittedly I still ran to grab a potato and try...
Simple carrot cake

Simple carrot cake

This simple carrot cake recipe is moist, light and delicious. It’s also nut-free (unless you choose to decorate with them). Perfect for morning tea or a special occasion cake. Simple carrot cake recipe When I first shared this carrot cake recipe I dubbed it the...