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Korean Chicken
Happy Monday! We're thrilled that it's officially barbecue season. The sun is shining and the temperatures are rising - it doesn't take much for an excuse to get together with friends and grill in the garden whilst soaking up the rays. This recipe for Korean chicken is a great one for the grill, and a change from the usual burgers and sausages, although it's also perfect for baking in your oven and enjoying indoors!
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Seasoned Korean Spinach
It's finally warming up here, and we're all about cool, refreshing drinks and light bites and that won't weigh you down or cause you to melt in the heat! This seasoned Korean spinach recipe is a delight to eat and so easy to make. There will never be another excuse not to eat your greens... 🌱
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Victoria Sponge Cake
Who's looking forward to another long weekend? 🙋🏻♀️ I can hardly keep up with the number of Bank Holidays this May! Here's a treat you might like for the weekend, if anyone is planning a red, white and blue party in the UK. 👑 Or save it for upcoming Mother's Day or any other celebration of your choice - this cake really is perfect for all occasions!
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Black Sesame Buns
Happy Monday everyone! These black sesame buns are sure the brighten your week. A cross between beautiful Swedish cardamom buns and my favourite black sesame paste, these buns are simply irresistible. They are also the perfect treat for upcoming Mother's Day (here in the UK) - I highly recommend you try them!
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Chinese Steamed Fish Recipe (清蒸鱼)
This Chinese steamed fish recipe is a classic yet simple recipe that's a must have for feasts. It's quick and easy to make, which means you can actually enjoy it at any time of year, even midweek! And the flavours just keep you coming back for more...
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🧧🐰 Year of the Rabbit 🐰🧧
It's Chinese New Year's Eve! We're ready to ring in the Year of the Rabbit with some delicious and auspicious food! Will you be celebrating Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival or Lunar New Year, amongst other names, or marking the occasion in some way? If you're stuck for recipe ideas, take a look at our latest newsletter for inspiration. Wishing everyone congratulations and good fortune in the new year! 恭喜发财，新年快乐！
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Pork Dumpling Filling with Garlic Chives
Happy New Year! 🎊 Wow - and has it started quickly! Am I the only one who now needs a break from the holiday festivities?! No soon has 2023 got under way that we have Chinese New Year to look forward to! On the 22nd of January, we'll be ringing in the Year of the Rabbit, which is when this pork dumpling recipe will come in handy. Use it to wrap your own dumplings for the most delicious new year full of luck and good fortune!
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Sticky Toffee Pudding
Five more sleeps until Christmas! We are definitely getting into the festive spirit. This sticky toffee pudding recipe - spongy, sticky and treacly - just feels right for the season. It's warm, comforting and oh so good - just what's needed to hunker down and shelter from the cold outside.
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Gingerbread Christmas Tree
These gingerbread Christmas trees are a fun activity for the season, and they make adorable festive decorations. It's now four weeks until Christmas, and it certainly feels like people around are getting into the spirit. Hope it's a lovely week!
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Apple Galette for Thanksgiving, anyone?
Happy Thanksgiving, y'all! And if you don't celebrate Thanksgiving, I'm wishing you peace and love in this particularly tough year of years. This apple galette brings us a little slice of joy, as it's super easy to make yet looks and tastes liked you've slaved over it! Total winner.
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Christmas Muffins
It's now officially the Christmas season, and what better way to begin than with this Christmas muffin recipe, inspired by traditional Christmas stollen. Quick and easy enough to make on the big morning, it really is Christmas in a mouthful!
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Pumpkin Puree
Hello! Given that I was making so much pumpkin puree for all my autumn baking, it was only natural that I would update the recipe with some new photos. Happy autumn baking! 🍂
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Mini Pumpkin Cheesecake
Oh hey, it's another pumpkin recipe! Told you it was pumpkin season. But this one's special, as you can even make it for your Thanksgiving feast. Now there's an idea. Happy October!
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Bobotie Recipe
With autumn evenings drawing in and cooler temperatures only getting colder, this warming bobotie recipe is just the sort of comfort food you need. If you haven't get tried this South African dish, give it a go, and see what you've been missing!
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Pumpkin Pecan Bread
It's undeniable - now that we're into October, it's officially pumpkin season! 🎃 Coupled with the rapid drop in temperatures (although no one could fault the golden autumn sunshine), this pumpkin pecan bread is exactly what you need to stay warm and cosy this season!
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Cherry Clafoutis 🍒
Summer may be over, but cherry season doesn't have to be! I can't think of a more delicious way to enjoy cherries (other than straight off the tree), and for such a simple recipe, this cherry clafoutis does make quite an impressive dessert.
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Strawberry and Blueberry Smoothie
Summer's here, and berries are everywhere! If you need help beating the heat, this strawberry and blueberry smoothie is a great and refreshing treat, which happens to also be good for you! With the recent heat wave set to peak early next week, I know how we'll be keeping cool this weekend. 😉
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Chocolate Covered Marzipan
So what to do when you find yourself with both marzipan and chocolate going spare? You make chocolate covered marzipan, of course! And the results were so deliciously rewarding, that I've already made another batch. Trust me, this is the easiest quick fix treat for your next craving.
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Easter Hot Cross Buns
Phew! April was a crazy month where life took over, so apologies for the radio silence in this corner. But I did manage to update my recipe for hot cross buns, perfected through the MANY batches I baked over the Easter period! 🤣 Now the May flowers are here, and there is much to look forward to as the summer months approach.
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Easy Recipe for Scones
Hi everyone! It was Mothering Sunday last weekend, which is when we in the UK celebrate Mother's Day. So I whipped up a batch of scones, and we enjoyed them with clotted cream and strawberry jam for afternoon tea. 🍓 They are seriously so quick and easy to make, and you probably already have all the ingredients, so go on, get baking!
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Sweet Red Bean Paste (Hong Dou Sha | 红豆沙)
Happy Monday, everyone! Here's an updated and simplified recipe for sweet red bean paste. So easy to make, which is great, as it's so useful in so many Chinese and East Asian pastries and desserts!
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Black Sesame Cookies
These black sesame cookies are the perfect fusion food - a blend of crumbly buttery shortbread with nutty toasted black sesame flavours. What else are you to do if you're obsessed with both black sesame and shortbread??
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Black Sesame Paste Recipe (黑芝麻酱)
Great news! You don't have to make glutinous rice balls just to enjoy black sesame paste! This black sesame paste recipe will show you just how easy it is, so now you can whip up a batch whenever you need a hit of sweet and nutty sesame flavour.
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Glutinous Rice Balls with Black Sesame (汤圆)
I don't need the excuse of Chinese New Year or the Lantern Festival to eat glutinous rice balls with black sesame. I'd happily make these all year round! Wishing everyone a Happy Year of the Tiger - 恭喜发财，新年快乐！🐯🧧
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Baked Sticky Rice Cake with Red Bean Paste (红豆烤年糕)
Newly updated! This baked sticky rice cake recipe has been refreshed just in time for Chinese New Year. Now you can make this lucky new year cake at home and enjoy a sweet and delicious start to the coming year.
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How to Make Chinese Dumplings (Shui Jiao | 水饺)
Did anyone glimpse the full moon last night? 🌕 We're now just under two weeks away from Chinese New Year. As I mentioned previously, we'll be making our own dumplings, and you can see from this tutorial that it's really not as difficult as you might think. And the rewards of homemade dumplings far outweigh the effort! So who else will be celebrating?
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Dumpling Filling Recipe
It's Thursday, and the weekend is in sight! Plus, it's a crisp and sunny winter's day here, so spirits are high. We're continuing our dumpling series with a really easy and basic Chinese dumpling filling recipe. After all, you need to put something into your dumplings before you can wrap them!
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Dumpling Wrappers Recipe (Jiao Zi Pi | 饺子皮)
Hello! January is in full swing, and the Christmas holidays feel like a long time ago, although my brain still struggles to keep up... Chinese New Year (春节) is just a few short weeks away, and this year we are making our own dumplings using this super easy dumpling wrappers recipe, which will make all your dumplings taste delicious!
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Gluten Free Almond Biscuits
Happy New Year! Hope you all enjoyed the festive break, and may 2022 bring the best for everyone. We're ringing in the new year with these adorable little almond treats, which also happen to be gluten free. These bite sized goodies are just enough of a treat to enjoy guilt free after a week of indulgent over-eating!
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Gingerbread Cookies
Five more sleeps until Christmas! And we are obsessively making and baking gingerbread here - can't be helped! I just love it for getting into the festive spirit and for warming the house with deliciously spiced aromas. This is the same gingerbread recipe that I use year after year, although I have updated it with some new photos. It's easier than you think to make gingerbread cookies, so off you go, and fill your kitchen with the delicious smells of baking gingerbread.
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