There's nothing better than a scone with jam and cream at an afternoon tea, possibly with a cup of tea or glass of prosecco. But Stacey Solomon and Ricky Wilson decided to mix things up - using family recipes or produce from friends in order to impress judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith. For Stacey, she threw milk out the window and decided to use lemonade in its stead. When she told Paul about her decision, his steely blue eyes deadened slightly, making her incredibly nervous about her choice of liquids. She also broke the mould by cutting her scones into triangles rather than the usual circles, which Paul did not like when it came to judging. However, her scones were ultimately well received, and Paul even suggested her grandmother pass him the recipe so he could try it himself. While Ricky, however, decided to use seaweed farmed by his friend to add to his wholemeal scones, made with the addition of anchovies. Fans were particularly upset by this, and were … [Read more...] about Ricky Wilson and Stacey Solomon’s bizarre scone recipes with lemonade, seaweed and anchovies spark mixed reaction on The Great Celebrity Bake Off
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Easy Pancake Day 2021 recipes – including vegan, gluten free and Slimming World
WANT to rustle up something special for Pancake Day this year? We have some easy-to-prepare recipes for you to follow that won't leave you feeling guilty or sabotage your weight loss. Simple pancake recipe Ingredients: 100g plain flour 2 large eggs 300ml milk 1 tsb sunflower or vegetable oil, with a little more for frying Method: 1. Put into a bowl 100g plain flour, 2 large eggs, 300ml milk, 1 tbsp vegetable or sunflower oil and a pinch of salt then whisk to a smooth batter. 2. Set the mixture aside for 30 minutes. If you are in a hurry, you can start making it straight away. 3. Over a medium heat, set a medium frying pan or crepe pan and wipe carefully with oiled kitchen paper. 4. Cook pancakes for 1 minute when hot on each side until it turns a golden colour, keeping them warm in a low set oven as you go along. You can serve your pancakes with your favourite filling depending on what you fancy from lemon and sugar to Nutella . Vegan … [Read more...] about Easy Pancake Day 2021 recipes – including vegan, gluten free and Slimming World
TikTok baker goes viral with seven-step recipe for the ‘best chocolate cake ever’ – and it uses coffee and VINEGAR to add to the flavour
This simple seven-step chocolate cake recipe has sent social media users into a frenzy. Baking blogger Chloe, who posts under the name Baking Envy , demonstrated how to whip up the chocolate treat in a TikTok video that has been viewed more than 500,000 times in just 24 hours. The recipe requires just a handful of easy ingredients, including eggs, milk, flour, sugar and cocoa powder, which are combined with unusual additions like boiled coffee and vinegar. The video has been gratefully received by social media users who tried it at home and said it creates the 'best chocolate cake ever'. Baking blogger Chloe, who posts under the name Baking Envy , demonstrated how to whip up the chocolate treat in a TikTok video that has been viewed more than 500,000 times in just 24 hours. Pictured, a cup of boiling coffee (left) is one of the special ingredients Revealed: Simple recipe for 'the best chocolate cake ever' Ingredients 1 cup milk 1 … [Read more...] about TikTok baker goes viral with seven-step recipe for the ‘best chocolate cake ever’ – and it uses coffee and VINEGAR to add to the flavour
Satisfy your takeaway craving with these sumptuous yet healthy recipes from WW
THERE’S no need to dial for a takeaway as these delicious FAKEAWAY recipes by WW – Weight Watchers Reimagined – will give you all the bang with none of the bloat. Lockdown has made many of us more dependent on home deliveries so our waistlines have suffered. But WW is here to get you in shape for spring with some fantastic fast food alternatives. Whether you have a craving for curry or are pining for pizza, these sumptuous and healthy recipes are sure to keep you satisfied. WW recommends a steady weight loss of up to 2lb each week Melt-in-the-middle burgers Serves 4 Prep: 15 mins Cook: 30 mins WW SmartPoints: Green 9, Blue 9, Purple 9 YOU NEED: Calorie-controlled cooking spray 1 small red onion, finely diced 500g extra-lean beef mince (5% fat) ½ tbsp dried oregano 125g light mozzarella ball, quartered 50g sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped To serve: 2 x 80g individual ciabatta rolls Mixed green salad leaves … [Read more...] about Satisfy your takeaway craving with these sumptuous yet healthy recipes from WW
Have a flippin’ good time this Pancake Day with these cheap and easy savoury recipes
TUESDAY is Pancake Day. A traditional treat means pancakes with lashings of lemon and sugar. But if you prefer a savoury twist, here are three great recipes that are perfect for any day of the year. Basic Pancake Recipe Makes 15 Preparation time: 5 minutes Cooking time: 5 minutes YOU NEED: 200g plain flour METHOD: Sieve the flour into a bowl with a pinch of salt and mix. Whisk the eggs. Make a well in the middle and add the eggs. Slowly add the milk and whisk together until there are no lumps. Add the oil and whisk again. To cook, heat a large non-stick frying pan. Add the butter. Once melted, pour it out to leave a thin layer to cook the pancakes. Turn the heat down slightly. Pour in a ladle of pancake mixture. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side. Use a spatula to turn it or flip it gently with a flick of your wrist. For the next pancake, add more butter and pour away once melted, leaving a thin layer to cook your next pancake. Pile … [Read more...] about Have a flippin’ good time this Pancake Day with these cheap and easy savoury recipes