You may remember Ruth Clemens from the BBC’s first series of The Great British Bake off. She has just brought out her first cake decorating book ‘The Busy Girls Guide to Cake Decorating’ by David and Charles and it’s packed full of clever cake recipes and easy ways to get beautifully decorated cakes. She shares her simple tricks that make the cakes look top notch. What better reason than to bake some cute strawberries cookies than on a Bank Holiday Monday? Try the recipe here…
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Posted by Emma Morton Turner, Interiors Stylist and Writer
May 7th, 2012
I’ve got a bit of a thing for Mary Berry’s recipes. My mission is to make everything in her Complete Cookbook, but as finding time to bake/cook is becoming increasingly difficult, and there are over 1000 recipes to get through, I’ll be here till Christmas, 2025. But there’s nothing quite like a rainy Sunday stuck indoors to get inspired to bake. Especially if there's nothing good on the tele. I thought I’d try this Irish soda bread recipe as it’s quick and easy and the aroma of freshly bake...View more
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Posted by Emily Peck, Editor, ACHICA Living
April 22nd, 2012
After all the chocolate binging at the weekend, I feel it's time to detox after the retox with a fresh Juice Master juice. Did I really need to bite the ears off that third chocolate bunny? It appears so...If, like me, you're looking for an eye-brightening energy boost, I really do recommend juicing as a solution. I'd never been interested in juicing as a concept until the beginning of this year when I decided to try the Juice Master 7-Day detox plan b...View more
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Posted by Emily Peck, Editor, ACHICA Living
April 10th, 2012
If you haven't already dressed the Easter table with something special, there's still time for some baking. Today on the blog it seemed appropriate to share a seasonal recipe from Mary Berry. 'This is now a traditional Easter cake,' says Mary, 'but originally it was given by girls to their mothers on Mothering Sunday. The almond paste balls represent the disciples of Christ.' Enjoy baking and decorating Mary Berry's authentic recipe here...
Mary Berry's Simnel Cake
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Posted by Emily Peck, Editor, ACHICA Living
April 8th, 2012
Looking for a quick and simple starter to go with your Easter dinner this weekend? This mouthwatering Involtini Di Zucchini dish by Two Greedy Italians Antonio Carluccio and Gennard Contaldo is ideal to serve at get togethers with a glass of Prosecco. 'It's a modern antipasto, combining a typically southern Italian vegetable with a classic northern cheese,’ says Gennard Contaldo. Follow the recipe here...
Involtini Di Zucchini
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Posted by Emily Peck, Editor, ACHICA Living
April 5th, 2012
Nevermind shop-bought hot-cross buns that go stale the moment you open the wrapping - two for one might seem like a good idea, but it's quality not quantity right? Treat yourself to a delicious bank-holiday brunch this Friday morning and include these authentic home-made hot cross buns from Mary Berry. The recipe screams "fill your home with the gorgeous aroma of freshly baked buns" loud and clear. Enjoy!
Mary Berry's Hot Cross Bun recipe
Makes 12
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Posted by Emily Peck, Editor, ACHICA Living
April 4th, 2012
For succulent lamb for your Easter table, Farmison, the Yorkshire-based online company, is good place to start. The company sells the finest UK farmer’s produce from the same British farmers that supply Michelin-starred restaurants and iconic British chefs such as Gordon Ramsay, Raymond Blanc and Marco Pierre White. Why not use it to create an extra special Easter lunch…
Preparation time: 25 minutes
Cooking time: 1hr 30 minutes
Ingredients
3 cloves of garlic crushed
4 cloves of garlic whole
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Posted by Emily Peck, Editor, ACHICA Living
March 28th, 2012
If you like your food with a bit of extra hot flavour then Dan May’s new book The Red Hot Chilli Cookbook is a must. It’s packed full of clever hot - and not so hot - recipes, all made with different types of chilli. It includes Chilli chocolate chunk and ginger cookies, Thai beef noodle soup, amazing sauces, salsas and marinades as well as starters and main meals. Flicking through the book, this Whole Roast Salmon with Salsa Verde recipe caught my eye. Perfect for any family gathering on a su...View more
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Posted by Emma Morton Turner, Interiors Stylist and Writer
March 15th, 2012
Want to bake something yummy for the weekend? Try this Bittersweet Chocolate Tart with Raspberries recipe. It’s a chocoholics dream - all you need is a small slice and a cup of tea...bliss.
Bitterweet Chocolate Tart with Raspberries
Preparation time: 45 minutes plus chilling
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Serves 12
Ingredients
200g (7oz) sweet shortcrust pastry
225g dark chocolate
150ml (1/4 pt) milk
100g (4oz) unsalted butter, softened
50g (2oz) caster sugar
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Posted by Emma Morton Turner, Interiors Stylist and Writer
March 9th, 2012
Want to cook up something hot and delicious tonight? Try this Curry in a Hurry recipe adapted by John Torode. He captures the authentic flavours of the Saag Paneer recipe by MasterChef contestant Jackie Kearney. Once you’ve prepared your ingredients it cooks in 35 minutes. Get the poppadoms on standby!
‘The wonderful, fragrant spices enhance the sweetness of the pumpkin,’ says John Torode. 'You could use any winter squash or even sweet potatoes.’
John Torode's Curry in a Hurry recipe
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Posted by Emily Peck, Editor, ACHICA Living
March 7th, 2012
