B is for beets. The surprise ingredient in this rich moist chocolate cake is the humble beet, or beetroot as it is known in the UK. A great way to get fussy children and spouses to each their veggies and a wonderful way to use bumper crop of beets from your garden. Not only do … [Read more...] about Unbeetably Healthy Moist Chocolate Cake
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Victorian Manchester Tarts
The Manchester tart is based on manchester pudding from the Victorian era. The tart originated in Manchester, England as a working class dessert made of bread crumbs. When Queen Victoria came to visit the city, the meringue topping was added to make it more regal. This … [Read more...] about Victorian Manchester Tarts
Delightful Goat Cheese and Fig Canapés
This delightful canapé is quick to make and unique addition to your appetizer or tea tray. Delightful Goat Cheese and Fig Tea Sandwiches This delightful canapé is quick to make and unique addition to your appetizer or tea tray. Sandwiches12 slices raisin bread2 4 … [Read more...] about Delightful Goat Cheese and Fig Canapés
Deliously Moist Cornish Banana Cake
Take your ripe banana recipes to the next level and use 8 ripe bananas in the process. This traditional tea cake which originated in Cornwall, is amazingly moist, with bananas in the cake, filling and icing. Deliously Moist Cornish Banana Cake Take your ripe banana … [Read more...] about Deliously Moist Cornish Banana Cake
Smoked Salmon Mousse Pinwheels
This sandwich adds a lovely punch of color to your tea tray or appetizer platter with contrasting dark pumpernickel bread with deep orange smoked salmon. The Ritz London serves a similar version with whisky, but I like the fresh flavors of vodka and dill. You are only limited by … [Read more...] about Smoked Salmon Mousse Pinwheels
