Flour, Cake and Pastry

So March is well and truly under way, and I do believe Spring is finally arriving! Throughout the month of March I'll be sharing some recipes perfect for Easter, and all that comes with it. This weeks recipes are all focussed on the awesome flavour combination that is Chocolate Orange. So read on for some Easter Inspirations. Chocolate Orange Brownies Brownie. Chocolate. Oranges. Does it really get much better? The great thing about brownies is that once you discover a great batter recipe, you can literally add any flavourings you like, or you could try your hand at baking some blondies, made with white chocolate instead of milk or dark. For a basic Brownie Batter, you'll need: 1 85g unsalted butter 185g dark chocolate 85g plain flour 40g cocoa powder 275g caster sugar 2 eggs And then just add the zest and juice of one large orange! For the method, just click here ! Chocolate Orange Cookies Cookies are perfect with a cuppa, and I'm sure us Brits demol...

December is here...and Christmas is less than three weeks away! Today's recipe is perfect for those family meal times, when you just need a hearty dish after a long chilly day at work or school. Ingredients: 1KG Bramley cooking apples 140g caster sugar 0.5tsp cinnamon 3tbsp flour 350g plain flour (plus a little extra for dusting) 225g softened butter 50g caster sugar 2 eggs Method: Put a layer of kitchen roll on a large baking tray. Peel, core and slice the apples about 5mm thick and lay evenly on the baking tray. Put kitchen roll on top and set aside while you make the pastry. For the pastry, rub the butter and sugar together in a large bowl until it resembles breadcrumbs. Break in a whole egg and a yolk (keep the white for glazing). Beat together for about a minute-it will look a bit like scrambled egg. Now work in the flour with a wooden spoon, a third at a time, until it begins to clump up, then finish gathering it togeth...