Category Archives: Sweets and Treats

Seed Crackers

Definitely a little time-consuming but the finished result is really worth while.  I didn’t have any lemon thyme so used extra fresh rosemary and the crackers taste lovely.   Crispy, crunchy and very tasty.  Ideal to serve with my Christmas dips … Continue reading

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Almond Butter, Caramel Swirled, Vanilla Bean-Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

My third, and final ice cream made ready for Christmas.  I left this one until last as I thought it might be a bit trickier than the others, but I was wrong.   It worked perfectly but I would just recommend … Continue reading

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Mexican Hot Chocolate Freezer Fudge

A little bit of indulgence for over Christmas – this freezer fudge is well-worth making. Chocolate and chilli always go well together and this is no exception.  A mouthful of deliciously rich chocolaty fudge and then the taste of chilli … Continue reading

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Mint Chocolate Chip Avocado Ice Cream

Another ice cream in the freezer ready for Christmas. This one can be made without an Ice Cream Maker but it does take a while, stirring it every thirty minutes for 2 1/2 to 3 hours so that you break … Continue reading

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Paleo Nutella Banana Ice Cream

With Christmas coming, I like to keep a few desserts in my freezer and I tried this ice cream out on my grand-children the other day and it went down really well.  They scraped their bowls clean and asked for … Continue reading

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Fried Bananas

Bananas are one of the fruits I always have in the house.  We seem to go through an awful lot of them whether it’s cooking porridge in the morning, eating one as a snack or using them for making bread; … Continue reading

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“Cranachan” Smoothie Bowl

This is a healthy version of the traditional Scottish dessert Cranachan; a decadent combination of whipped cream, raspberries, toasted oats, honey and whisky.  Originally a dessert, it could also be served up as a refreshing breakfast but probably best not … Continue reading

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Sweet Potato Muffins with Chilli, Cheese and Seeds

I love waking up in the morning to find a new recipe in my inbox and one that I can’t wait to make.  This Sweet Potato Muffin recipe really tickled my taste buds and I couldn’t wait to get down … Continue reading

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Apple Flapjacks

All my family love these Apple Flapjacks which I have been making regularly for a while now.  Occasionally I add a few sultanas to the mix, or a handful of chopped mixed nuts. Which ever way I make them, there … Continue reading

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Tortilla Chips

These Tortilla Chips are fun to make and the taste may be varied by either leaving plain, or adding a sprinkling of topping. INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 cups almond flour 1/2 cup flax meal 2 egg whites 1/2 teaspoon salt METHOD: Place … Continue reading

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