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lime posset & macerated raspberries
This tangy refreshing dessert looks impressive despite its simple ingredien ...More
homemade lemonade
If you have never had homemade lemonade you might be pleasantly surprised a ...More
rubbed ribs
I love barbecued ribs! I used to boil them before I finished them off on th ...More
mountain bundt
This is a delicious lemon cake made with cake mix, pudding mix and Mountain ...More
hot bean salad
I was out of potatoes so I threw this together one night to serve with broi ...More
cold bean salad
When it comes to BBQs or picnics, this is a nice change from other salads o ...More
salad tacos
This recipes is an adaption of the Pioneer Woman's original. I did try it h ...More
american style tacos
This is my taco meat recipe which is nice for American Tacos, Burritos, Nac ...More
baked zucchini cakes
I was looking for a somewhat healthy snack alternative to breaded fried zuc ...More
slapdash chocolate cupcakes
These eggless cupcakes are basically slapped together using mostly store cu ...More
stuffed broiled potatoes
These are a nice alternative to baked or mashed potatoes. I tend to serve t ...More
strawberry tart
Depending on your choice of cheese and jam, this delicious tart can be ma ...More
lemon meringue cupcakes
These gorgeous cupcakes are a little messy to eat and a bit fiddly to make ...More
sloppy joes
The sauce for these Joes creeps up on your taste buds so you experience t ...More
cheese pasta bake
This is a cheese flavored pasta dish with a nice crunchy top. It's not sl ...More
vegetable curry
This is a really nice, filling comfort food type dish that was created ba ...More
spinach lasagne
This meatless lasagne is light and full of healthy ingredients yet makes ...More
holiday fruitcake
This needs to be made at least 4 weeks before serving, but can be made as ...More
marshmallow fondant
This is a ridiculously easy recipe but it does require a bit of elbow gre ...More
beef & mushroom pie
I find I can get get this pie in the oven in about 30 minutes, homemade c ...More
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lime posset & macerated raspberries
This tangy refreshing dessert looks impressive despite its simple ingredient and it makes a great finish to a spicy meal. It is wonderful all on its own but the addition of the macerated raspberries gives it a nice sweet tart … Continue reading
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mountain bundt
This is a delicious lemon cake made with cake mix, pudding mix and Mountain Dew. A bit trashy? Yeah, but a bit trashy now and then is fun! Don’t let the ingredients put you off, It’s light and fluffy and lemony … Continue reading
slapdash chocolate cupcakes
These eggless cupcakes are basically slapped together using mostly store cupboard ingredients, and although they are not technically a healthy treat they are much lighter in fat and sugar then most cupcakes. I used ICBINB Light in both the cakes and … Continue reading
strawberry tart
Depending on your choice of cheese and jam, this delicious tart can be made lighter in fat and sugar but still taste like a non-diet food. The tart in the picture was made with low fat ricotta cheese, low sugar … Continue reading
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lemon meringue cupcakes
These gorgeous cupcakes are a little messy to eat and a bit fiddly to make but totally worth the effort! They are not huge on fat but they are not skimpy on the sugar so they are by no means … Continue reading
holiday fruitcake
This needs to be made at least 4 weeks before serving, but can be made as much as 10 weeks in advance. Makes 1 x 9"/23cm Single Layer Cake INGREDIENTS 1c/225g butter, diced into cubes 1c/200g dark brown … Continue reading
marshmallow fondant
This is a ridiculously easy recipe but it does require a bit of elbow grease. It can be flavored or colored any way you like. The cake in the picture has regular spreadable frosting on the top layer (kitty's head) … Continue reading
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butterscotch pudding
As an American, butterscotch pudding mix is something I grew up with. In fact I think for most people that is how butterscotch pudding is made full stop. In the past I have made homemade vanilla and chocolate puddings before … Continue reading
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coconut macaroons
Their chewy texture and toasted flavor is not overly sweet but very satisfying, plus these little cakes are deceptively easy to make. With just five ingredients and a little over half an hour of your time you could whip up … Continue reading
baked cheesecake with blueberry sauce
I adapted this from my mother's recipe, originally just to make a smaller version but over the years I started making it with less sugar and Philadelphia started making a really good tasting reduced fat version of their cheese so … Continue reading
