If you're a regular reader of my blog, you will know that there isn't much I don't love about tinkering around in my little kitchen, concocting new recipes! I started off posting a new recipe every week but, sadly, have had less time as I have had so many other projects on the go with the blog - and otherwise!
So, today, I thought I would share two of my favourite go-to recipes, which are perfect for the chilly winter months ahead!
The first, is my recipe for Chai Lattes which I posted as part of my 'Change One Thing' recipe theme, in August. This recipe is absolutely delicious and so versatile - I used agave nectar syrup and almond milk, so the chai lattes in this recipe are both sugar and dairy free; but you can 'fatten' it up with milk and honey if you prefer! Chai Lattes are one of my absolute favourite winter treats and, controversially, I love this flavour a lot more than the coveted 'Pumpkin Spice Latte' from Starbucks. Once you have the various spices you need for this recipe, it's really cheap and easy to make - and involves absolutely no long queues!
My second, is a more recent recipe for Spicy Pumpkin Bread and Butter Pudding which could do with a bit of blog loving! This is one of my favourite original recipes and it's perfect for when you're entertaining in the winter! A lovely dessert with spicy pumpkin, hints of orange and cranberry and lovely served warm with custard! If you have leftovers from pumpkin carving - look no further than this recipe!
Finally - I thought I would share my latest published article - a recipe for Berry and White Chocolate Ganache Cake, which I published as my 'Indulgent Winter Recipe' over on Yahoo! It's a great versatile cake, which you can add almost any berries to depending on the time of year - the ganache is great and surprisingly easy to make too!
I hope you enjoy checking out my recipes and I always say - if you have a go yourself, why not head over to my Facebook Page and upload the results? I love to see them!
I'm really enjoying linking up with Vonnie over at Nowt Special for #NaBloMoPo (National Blog Posting Month) why not head over to check out some more lovely bloggers who are taking part?
Welcome to Friday's Kitchen! Back up and running after a minor hiccup with our internet provider last week. I won't dwell on it, we've all been there!
So, it seems we have sprinted headlong into my favourite time of year - autumn leaves, blustery gales and a damn good excuse to get the woollies out. This month, I'm looking at using seasonal fruits and vegetables in my cooking, as I rustle up some wholesome home-cooked treats for those cosy nights in!
And what better way to make a start, than with a seasonal twist on a British classic! Here is my recipe for Pumpkin Bread and Butter Pudding!
I've worked hard on this to combine some really autumnal flavours from the pumpkin and cranberries, with a bit of a zing with the orange zest. It's a really tasty treat and the basic pudding would work well with other seasonal fruits too. It's like Halloween and Christmas all at once! I do hope you enjoy this one and, as ever, if you give it a go yourself please upload your results to the Facebook Page.
Ingredients (serves 4-6):
200g cooked and pureed Pumpkin
125g Butter (melted)
200g (1 large baguette) of Crusty Bread Sliced into about 8 or 9 pieces
100ml Semi Skimmed Milk
200ml Extra Thick Cream
100g Sugar - Caster or Brown
2 Large Eggs and one Egg Yolk
1 Pinch Salt
1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
1 tsp Ground Ginger
1 tsp Allspice
Zest of One Small Orange
30g Dried Cranberries
Method:
Preheat the oven to 160 C and place your bread pieces in a large casserole dish.
In a bowl, whisk the pumpkin puree, milk, cream, sugar and eggs until thickened and incoporated. Beat in the spices and, finally, the cranberries.
Melt the butter in a saucepan and, when completely melted, pour over the bread. Allow to soak for a few minutes.
Pour the pumpkin custard mixture over the bread, ensure that the cranberries are evenly distributed and bake for about 30 minutes.
Serve warm, snuggle up with a feelgood film and thank me later!!
Tried it? Love it? As ever, I would love to know your thoughts!
