tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75361779278443162242024-02-08T05:08:48.752+00:00The Improving CookFollow my journey to be more adventurous with food with simple, easy-to-follow recipes for cooks of all abilities.The Improving Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07444167412670382920noreply@blogger.comBlogger211125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536177927844316224.post-28330166506974881652021-02-28T16:40:00.006+00:002021-02-28T16:41:14.575+00:0018 Easter Treats that you need to make<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><i>A round-up of 18 Easter recipes, including Easter breads, Easter cakes, Easter desserts and other little, Easter treats.</i></span></div><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8h4rauS0HMpDh6U3AORigyi1trKgH6AD6WnR-tdHTmDdhX19mo39_DQZsFxVp8Ukmr6delIreECOnjt4zI8t3ToxwJniW7dWa8sD9YJoV8Ajvhaqb_FoqyC7SwQ4DdNf-FdkX8wQQrjvu/s1102/Easter+Treats.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1102" data-original-width="735" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8h4rauS0HMpDh6U3AORigyi1trKgH6AD6WnR-tdHTmDdhX19mo39_DQZsFxVp8Ukmr6delIreECOnjt4zI8t3ToxwJniW7dWa8sD9YJoV8Ajvhaqb_FoqyC7SwQ4DdNf-FdkX8wQQrjvu/w426-h640/Easter+Treats.png" width="426" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">Easter is full of all sorts of little treats, whether it's Easter eggs, hot cross buns or Easter nest cakes. There's always something delicious that you can make to celebrate. I have gathered together some really delicious recipes for cakes, breads, cheesecakes and other little treats. Find your own favourite treat in my list below and enjoy!</span></div><p></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">Easter Chocolates and Little Easter Treats</span></h2><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">1. <a href="https://www.littlesugarsnaps.com/mini-egg-brownies/" target="_blank">Mini Eggs Brownies</a> <b>by Little Sugar Snaps</b></span></h3><p><span color="var(--primary-text)" style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">Rich, dense and fudgy, these Chocolate Mini Egg Brownies are a simple and effective way of turning the humble brownie into a pretty Easter treat.</span></p><div><div class="q9uorilb bvz0fpym c1et5uql sf5mxxl7" style="display: inline-block; max-width: calc(100% - 26px); overflow-wrap: break-word; vertical-align: middle;"><div class="b3i9ofy5 e72ty7fz qlfml3jp inkptoze qmr60zad rq0escxv oo9gr5id q9uorilb kvgmc6g5 cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x d2edcug0 jm1wdb64 l9j0dhe7 l3itjdph qv66sw1b" style="border-radius: 18px; box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; margin: 0px; max-width: 100%; overflow-wrap: break-word; position: relative; word-break: break-word;"><div class="tw6a2znq sj5x9vvc d1544ag0 cxgpxx05" style="padding: 8px 12px;"><div class="ecm0bbzt e5nlhep0 a8c37x1j" style="padding-bottom: 4px; padding-top: 4px;"><span class="d2edcug0 hpfvmrgz qv66sw1b c1et5uql rrkovp55 a8c37x1j keod5gw0 nxhoafnm aigsh9s9 d3f4x2em fe6kdd0r mau55g9w c8b282yb iv3no6db jq4qci2q a3bd9o3v knj5qynh oo9gr5id" dir="auto" style="display: block; line-height: 1.3333; max-width: 100%; min-width: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; word-break: break-word;"><div class="kvgmc6g5 cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql" style="background-color: var(--comment-background); color: var(--primary-text); margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9XjMYXfiJWhL59PEBQcb6w1TihZ_lFhPeCwKSNseBgnfgmtCC_WHGuurZLT3q6bOAWAhcKsd3zc1EyDYQHNQQMHVGi7Cp0jtIxfEHKVD0oUEI0pSGi_xIhedXChcfsz7mIlyMn5HaDiMV/s1680/Mini-Egg-Brownies-8920.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1680" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9XjMYXfiJWhL59PEBQcb6w1TihZ_lFhPeCwKSNseBgnfgmtCC_WHGuurZLT3q6bOAWAhcKsd3zc1EyDYQHNQQMHVGi7Cp0jtIxfEHKVD0oUEI0pSGi_xIhedXChcfsz7mIlyMn5HaDiMV/w458-h640/Mini-Egg-Brownies-8920.jpg" width="458" /></a></div></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: arial;">2. </span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://www.nutmegandvinegar.com/easter-mini-egg-fudge/" style="background-color: var(--comment-background);" target="_blank">Easter Mini Egg Fudge</a><span style="background-color: var(--comment-background); color: black;"> </span><span style="background-color: var(--comment-background); color: black;"><b>by Nutmeg and Vinegar</b></span></span></span></div><div style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">Creamy, soft, delicious, old-fashioned fudge with mini eggs. You only need 6 ingredients and a little patience to make this mini egg fudge.</span></div></div><div class="kvgmc6g5 cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql" style="background-color: var(--comment-background); color: var(--primary-text); margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span style="color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="kvgmc6g5 cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql" style="background-color: var(--comment-background); color: var(--primary-text); margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd8p8yACjWnm1dGnd5gO5cfHQubecC15qbdQCFGGRaBFxUk_Xg24u8nGEwrP-LgkMXDQpHZm0rg0-fs19DKpS2gsi6OFWp4NEYdhFC2Z6PMDCMU2HKyuBVN5uzc5L2qFRk1ehM-OklDnIR/s2048/Easter-egg-fudge-.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd8p8yACjWnm1dGnd5gO5cfHQubecC15qbdQCFGGRaBFxUk_Xg24u8nGEwrP-LgkMXDQpHZm0rg0-fs19DKpS2gsi6OFWp4NEYdhFC2Z6PMDCMU2HKyuBVN5uzc5L2qFRk1ehM-OklDnIR/w640-h426/Easter-egg-fudge-.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></div><div class="kvgmc6g5 cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql" style="background-color: var(--comment-background); color: var(--primary-text); margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span style="color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="kvgmc6g5 cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql" style="background-color: var(--comment-background); color: var(--primary-text); margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span style="color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">3. <a href="https://bakedbyclo.com/vegan-creme-eggs/" target="_blank">Vegan Creme Eggs</a> <b>by Baked by Clo</b></span></div><div class="kvgmc6g5 cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql" style="background-color: var(--comment-background); color: var(--primary-text); margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">Chocolate Creme Eggs without dairy. These are easy to make with children and require no baking.</span></div></span><span class="d2edcug0 hpfvmrgz qv66sw1b c1et5uql rrkovp55 a8c37x1j keod5gw0 nxhoafnm aigsh9s9 d3f4x2em fe6kdd0r mau55g9w c8b282yb iv3no6db jq4qci2q a3bd9o3v knj5qynh oo9gr5id" dir="auto" style="display: block; line-height: 1.3333; max-width: 100%; min-width: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; word-break: break-word;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span><span class="d2edcug0 hpfvmrgz qv66sw1b c1et5uql rrkovp55 a8c37x1j keod5gw0 nxhoafnm aigsh9s9 d3f4x2em fe6kdd0r mau55g9w c8b282yb iv3no6db jq4qci2q a3bd9o3v knj5qynh oo9gr5id" dir="auto" style="display: block; line-height: 1.3333; max-width: 100%; min-width: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; word-break: break-word;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2800IZ-0OX1_I6HBIvRyOSTriBBYvG0pfl2C_8C9lfcx6ySCCVr_yxkYfMkSTjP3A-LmrnZMwKsVylpECuUXVp8IZMYy68lriGg7y-tOR7YjCpHQ4s-5cZAbjiZDIbuB8beIOwGU11txt/s1536/creme-eggs-basket-vegan.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="1024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2800IZ-0OX1_I6HBIvRyOSTriBBYvG0pfl2C_8C9lfcx6ySCCVr_yxkYfMkSTjP3A-LmrnZMwKsVylpECuUXVp8IZMYy68lriGg7y-tOR7YjCpHQ4s-5cZAbjiZDIbuB8beIOwGU11txt/w426-h640/creme-eggs-basket-vegan.jpg" width="426" /></a></div></span><span class="d2edcug0 hpfvmrgz qv66sw1b c1et5uql rrkovp55 a8c37x1j keod5gw0 nxhoafnm aigsh9s9 d3f4x2em fe6kdd0r mau55g9w c8b282yb iv3no6db jq4qci2q a3bd9o3v knj5qynh oo9gr5id" dir="auto" style="display: block; line-height: 1.3333; max-width: 100%; min-width: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; word-break: break-word;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span><span class="d2edcug0 hpfvmrgz qv66sw1b c1et5uql rrkovp55 a8c37x1j keod5gw0 nxhoafnm aigsh9s9 d3f4x2em fe6kdd0r mau55g9w c8b282yb iv3no6db jq4qci2q a3bd9o3v knj5qynh oo9gr5id" dir="auto" style="display: block; line-height: 1.3333; max-width: 100%; min-width: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; word-break: break-word;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">4. <a href="https://www.theimprovingcook.com/2019/03/mini-eggs-marshmallow-crispy-treats.html" target="_blank">Mini Egg Marshmallow Crispy Treats</a> <b>by The Improving Cook</b></span></span><span class="d2edcug0 hpfvmrgz qv66sw1b c1et5uql rrkovp55 a8c37x1j keod5gw0 nxhoafnm aigsh9s9 d3f4x2em fe6kdd0r mau55g9w c8b282yb iv3no6db jq4qci2q a3bd9o3v knj5qynh oo9gr5id" dir="auto" style="display: block; line-height: 1.3333; max-width: 100%; min-width: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; word-break: break-word;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">Classic Marshmallow Crispy Treats with Cadbury's Mini Eggs. Very easy to make with children.</span></span><span class="d2edcug0 hpfvmrgz qv66sw1b c1et5uql rrkovp55 a8c37x1j keod5gw0 nxhoafnm aigsh9s9 d3f4x2em fe6kdd0r mau55g9w c8b282yb iv3no6db jq4qci2q a3bd9o3v knj5qynh oo9gr5id" dir="auto" style="display: block; line-height: 1.3333; max-width: 100%; min-width: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; word-break: break-word;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span><span class="d2edcug0 hpfvmrgz qv66sw1b c1et5uql rrkovp55 a8c37x1j keod5gw0 nxhoafnm aigsh9s9 d3f4x2em fe6kdd0r mau55g9w c8b282yb iv3no6db jq4qci2q a3bd9o3v knj5qynh oo9gr5id" dir="auto" style="display: block; line-height: 1.3333; max-width: 100%; min-width: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; word-break: break-word;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjawEXdAq7Zad0dGCo5vIa8Sp8Eeh0dt4GMo-BKUYpZV2JFSnCMVFsC0XNCp9xHM2zIYbSbgEEnxoy_hZ1HVzEu2KxLVinkYGMgQECBA4l-Ivp26P8Yqx1_TlRw53RKpWMU5XEgKAabrkZb/s1512/Mini+Eggs+Marshmallow+Crispy+Treats+%25282%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Not only a favourite breakfast treat but also great for packed lunches or after school snacks too.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl2GNsETgX02D4dCTpDa3t6wPYKwGLYEryENx4HleX6d8mp50QDxZ9QvVW4xzr0f23Rhb4F_6vc39iKyGevzfg3LLA1oz0GtLkH6Za2LsuOUUWGuy5iqzJA6-rn8LI69WjlVwdVveMcJcz/s1000/blog-200308-Hot-Cross-Buns-16025.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl2GNsETgX02D4dCTpDa3t6wPYKwGLYEryENx4HleX6d8mp50QDxZ9QvVW4xzr0f23Rhb4F_6vc39iKyGevzfg3LLA1oz0GtLkH6Za2LsuOUUWGuy5iqzJA6-rn8LI69WjlVwdVveMcJcz/w640-h640/blog-200308-Hot-Cross-Buns-16025.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">7. <a href="https://veggiedesserts.com/easy-italian-braided-easter-bread/" target="_blank">Easy Braided Italian Easter Bread</a>- <b>by Veggie Desserts</b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This traditional Italian braided Easter bread is a showstopping centrepiece. The light and fluffy sweet bread is very easy to make, but you'll need to give it time to rise. Step-by-step pictures are provided to help you make the perfect wrea</span><span style="font-family: arial;">th.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMor4aiIoIPRArSc_szALRdgPJhP2jvczUJOOADoHXM196ODViMbJYc4DI2X7ylO5MbxBX6SD8nJ4QHFuIxktGxbISo3fCbp42JVaJOfwniDn_VTP8KjPoksdp1-9Dm1rObdVhvRJzyFHT/s1020/Easter-Braided-Bread-3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1020" data-original-width="680" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMor4aiIoIPRArSc_szALRdgPJhP2jvczUJOOADoHXM196ODViMbJYc4DI2X7ylO5MbxBX6SD8nJ4QHFuIxktGxbISo3fCbp42JVaJOfwniDn_VTP8KjPoksdp1-9Dm1rObdVhvRJzyFHT/w426-h640/Easter-Braided-Bread-3.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-size: x-large;">8. <a href="https://www.theimprovingcook.com/2017/03/hot-cross-bun-loaf.html">Breadmaker Hot Cross Bun Loaf </a> <b>by The Improving Cook</b></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">A hot cross bun style loaf that can be made in the breadmaker and then sliced and toasted. It's delicious for breakfast or an afternoon snack.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnsh6V6VFqE6dhwP0mRwIs-4UUf_LvsbdWVqxTTQC63P301HMP5EKb0EdrsNDP01_DlEPdmpObElUTQbw5BUxT4kQ5jH2cvnTNQFNarLqKEnGk9xUYXcCLm3TeBX0OOFoFjLKee_JjlXwz/s640/Hot+Cross+Bun+Loaf+%25285%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnsh6V6VFqE6dhwP0mRwIs-4UUf_LvsbdWVqxTTQC63P301HMP5EKb0EdrsNDP01_DlEPdmpObElUTQbw5BUxT4kQ5jH2cvnTNQFNarLqKEnGk9xUYXcCLm3TeBX0OOFoFjLKee_JjlXwz/w480-h640/Hot+Cross+Bun+Loaf+%25285%2529.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">Easter Cakes and Muffins</span></h3><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">9. <a href="https://emmaeatsandexplores.com/hot-cross-bun-muffins/" target="_blank">Hot Cross Bun Muffins</a> <b>by Emma Eats and Explores</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">These hot cross bun muffins are the classic British Easter treat. Full of fruit and spices, they're best served toasted with plenty of butter.</span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0U_-DdSHDFK-c8Hc46qDLi23fD5inxsEcUdnmQHltvIkrmSB1iQC_pDPwpzfPXrTMatOP8pS4aPf-DjeAXUSDYSS-WrqTQxR8XAO2JUxsJYaBpC0BGFSaNxD2f1glA7T3gK0OKu97gAhc/s1050/Hot-Cross-Bun-Muffins-8-1.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1050" data-original-width="764" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0U_-DdSHDFK-c8Hc46qDLi23fD5inxsEcUdnmQHltvIkrmSB1iQC_pDPwpzfPXrTMatOP8pS4aPf-DjeAXUSDYSS-WrqTQxR8XAO2JUxsJYaBpC0BGFSaNxD2f1glA7T3gK0OKu97gAhc/w466-h640/Hot-Cross-Bun-Muffins-8-1.jpeg" width="466" /></a></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">10. <a href="https://charlotteslivelykitchen.com/creme-egg-cake/">Creme Egg Cake</a> <b>by Charlotte's Lively Kitchen</b></span><br /></span><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">A very chocolatey chocolate cake, with smooth white chocolate buttercream and plenty of Cadbury Creme Eggs.</span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp05tkh26C6Inr-0FzWRrur_eX_9bAGNpcaIchSrPwDGd7BgfHVFULI-rMswYlIE8RisWa0asiFATFDmS5InA2Ia215Uw4D8ZHSHZVl8om2le8re_2m5qaXxcwqLWqeAkhk1lqUz3GZ2lJ/s1200/creme-egg-cake-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp05tkh26C6Inr-0FzWRrur_eX_9bAGNpcaIchSrPwDGd7BgfHVFULI-rMswYlIE8RisWa0asiFATFDmS5InA2Ia215Uw4D8ZHSHZVl8om2le8re_2m5qaXxcwqLWqeAkhk1lqUz3GZ2lJ/w640-h640/creme-egg-cake-2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">11. <a href="https://pastryandbeyond.com/carrot-cake-loaf/" target="_blank">Carrot Cake Loaf</a> <b>by Pastry and Beyond</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">You can make this perfectly spiced carrot cake loaf with simple ingredients. You don't need a mixer to make this delicious treat.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnpgMRlQ91Y1qNeRcMUuZ5XbaMdco8pCzknrkUExuwgbTu4yoG0PjmlfMBdwjGjnT7mjUwz2wYPmdeSeiQr4Lai1qz-dOVuQWM8KyiJ8hy7y8Xep7lWlI71HoZVS3cTPk_2BGzu25bZdIi/s1600/Moist-Carrot-Cake-Loaf-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnpgMRlQ91Y1qNeRcMUuZ5XbaMdco8pCzknrkUExuwgbTu4yoG0PjmlfMBdwjGjnT7mjUwz2wYPmdeSeiQr4Lai1qz-dOVuQWM8KyiJ8hy7y8Xep7lWlI71HoZVS3cTPk_2BGzu25bZdIi/w480-h640/Moist-Carrot-Cake-Loaf-1.jpg" width="480" /></a></div></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.theimprovingcook.com/2016/03/chocolate-orange-easter-nest-cake.html" target="_blank"><br /></a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">12. <a href="https://www.theimprovingcook.com/2016/03/chocolate-orange-easter-nest-cake.html" target="_blank">Chocolate Orange Easter Nest Cake</a> <b>by The Improving Cook</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">A classic yellow layered sponge cake, filled with orange curd, covered in chocolate and topped off with Cadbury's flake and Cadbury's Mini Eggs.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF_-O0LFS064Cn5kMkX0MyLRPVHZhmwp7T6nsxM2oSItenG6AByaA8Gx5PcCLZuBmMPZ0sM0fxcGTrlLOIHxN-PQ0IxjovLWekiL35D9fh8lb_Dd9S6UDr5Eh1mS1RFyulHc-HMMJvny0u/s640/Easter+Nest+Cake+%25285%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF_-O0LFS064Cn5kMkX0MyLRPVHZhmwp7T6nsxM2oSItenG6AByaA8Gx5PcCLZuBmMPZ0sM0fxcGTrlLOIHxN-PQ0IxjovLWekiL35D9fh8lb_Dd9S6UDr5Eh1mS1RFyulHc-HMMJvny0u/w640-h480/Easter+Nest+Cake+%25285%2529.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">Easter Desserts</span></h3><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">13. <a href="https://www.keep-calm-and-eat-ice-cream.com/hot-cross-bun-ice-cream/" target="_blank">Hot Cross Bun Ice Cream</a> <b>by Keep Calm and Eat Ice Cream</b></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">This hot cross bun ice cream is a yummy twist on traditional hot cross buns with a crunchy hot cross bun topping. It has all the wonderful spices you love in hot cross buns with plump sultanas and tangy mixed peel.</span></p></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYv_Ni6SCqCyiXRx37tVoScH-byX9TLbEgxuF_yiS-8DSvzTCgZnVSfH3XhO8mrnELDt2qNaeu-LO_W_l3bywaFoWQOrAWg1-RlMYeWG08V-fnJCT47WCKinw2u_cz8e8eyNg09CvhqV-j/s1536/Hot-cross-bun-ice-cream-1536x1152.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="1536" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYv_Ni6SCqCyiXRx37tVoScH-byX9TLbEgxuF_yiS-8DSvzTCgZnVSfH3XhO8mrnELDt2qNaeu-LO_W_l3bywaFoWQOrAWg1-RlMYeWG08V-fnJCT47WCKinw2u_cz8e8eyNg09CvhqV-j/w640-h480/Hot-cross-bun-ice-cream-1536x1152.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">14. <a href="https://cookingjourneyblog.com/mini-cheesecake-recipe-easter-desserts/" target="_blank">Mini Easter Cheesecakes</a> <b>by Cooking Journey</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">Easy, mini no-bake cheesecakes with Easter eggs inside. Fun and delicious Easter treat that kids will love.</span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipdAlMid_95QSdBvM3W3C1kTKysNwI7Kp0Ytbin_KfTTHeCwAkQfvmlgoRFpqZ_vjbAbOQw9WFL1GicnTBIkH6yRMWqaMQ-YHR8fXu4HQlB_4END4SRqUAovWbQGN7dnr-zAPn7bXnTC1g/s1024/Mini-cheesecake-recipe-%25E2%2580%2593-Easter-desserts-%25E2%2580%2593-Easter-recipes.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="576" data-original-width="1024" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipdAlMid_95QSdBvM3W3C1kTKysNwI7Kp0Ytbin_KfTTHeCwAkQfvmlgoRFpqZ_vjbAbOQw9WFL1GicnTBIkH6yRMWqaMQ-YHR8fXu4HQlB_4END4SRqUAovWbQGN7dnr-zAPn7bXnTC1g/w640-h360/Mini-cheesecake-recipe-%25E2%2580%2593-Easter-desserts-%25E2%2580%2593-Easter-recipes.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">15. <a href="https://www.amytreasure.com/easter-egg-cheesecake/" target="_blank">Easter Egg Cheesecake</a> <b>by Amy Treasure Delicious Desserts</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">Easter egg meets cheesecake in this outrageously decadent dessert. Chocolate Easter egg shells coated with a crumbly Lotus Biscoff biscuit mixture and stuffed to the brim with a no-bake cheesecake filling.</span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZigOpJqUgOq0kItbGUbco4_nqeqheh_DNsDXT96A0ZJB0-bUlNINWy9dG8SM5xmimnjb8nAZZkTGOXFn49e8_LdFfIFgid5WcfjRh9e0HGtHqE90BgTc7uROYr0OQAK-NIXnVvK5iOTuH/s1800/easter-egg-side-profile.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1800" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZigOpJqUgOq0kItbGUbco4_nqeqheh_DNsDXT96A0ZJB0-bUlNINWy9dG8SM5xmimnjb8nAZZkTGOXFn49e8_LdFfIFgid5WcfjRh9e0HGtHqE90BgTc7uROYr0OQAK-NIXnVvK5iOTuH/w640-h426/easter-egg-side-profile.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">Easter Biscuits</span></h3><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">16. <a href="https://annabanana.co/easter-sugar-cookies/" target="_blank">Easter Sugar Cookies</a> <b>by Anna Banana</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">Easter sugar cookies with royal icing, great for making with kids! Sweet, buttery and crisp cookies; an ideal addition to Easter baskets.</span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh95eDBdhHngY4WtB4gjryxVFbUE1gvniYEJ6vCrhkJ5r2SSN38KWkjKOvE8M9d74xj5IkpcJ1K8dkAF0-rV3oAVERiBB-41QqdmleZn56OFdSj56eRMLHLL_UdZUaADEnxEeOri52RIGqw/s1800/Easter-Sugar-Cookies-32.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh95eDBdhHngY4WtB4gjryxVFbUE1gvniYEJ6vCrhkJ5r2SSN38KWkjKOvE8M9d74xj5IkpcJ1K8dkAF0-rV3oAVERiBB-41QqdmleZn56OFdSj56eRMLHLL_UdZUaADEnxEeOri52RIGqw/w426-h640/Easter-Sugar-Cookies-32.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">17. <a href="https://yourguardianchef.com/italian-easter-cookies/" target="_blank">Italian Easter Cookies</a> <b>by Your Guardian Chef</b></span></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">These Italian Easter cookies are a tradition in the southern regions of Italy, they are easy to make and have different shapes. The perfect baking project to do with children. Click 'metric' in the recipe card to get the metric measurements.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWJfRcFC1QMFlF5Vm0lRtfROeT64Aumwo0bF39PZ7PgHLC3PoEps8zLBjs0SbFtHqVLIc59-GNrdnTG5RNJ0XUQRp7VxxsLy8zID1EczEqc4P2vPateSSOZw8U_gE9uMZj8E20w01WKyw5/s680/DSC_1426-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="490" data-original-width="680" height="462" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWJfRcFC1QMFlF5Vm0lRtfROeT64Aumwo0bF39PZ7PgHLC3PoEps8zLBjs0SbFtHqVLIc59-GNrdnTG5RNJ0XUQRp7VxxsLy8zID1EczEqc4P2vPateSSOZw8U_gE9uMZj8E20w01WKyw5/w640-h462/DSC_1426-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">18. <a href="https://recipesfromapantry.com/easter-oreos/" target="_blank">Easter Oreos</a> <b>by Recipes from a Pantry</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">Easter Oreos are a fun and colourful treat that is not just perfect for Easter, but all sorts of special occasions. Chocolate dipped Oreo cookies are easy, affordable, and a hit with both kids and adults alike.</span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU4oRqQnuEMqA_S7Iqo2L55l7rJ1jLT5kzcJWK9C2LfR61t-vBKOorrd6DoKjaudjzdXfIOviLBY26O-fIEGyecAHt8JycdcXHVXiFj9z7FsvYGNKJ_zCwBBh-pufzJ2JjZdQLs7pWZdyD/s1536/easter-oreos-DSCF6932.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="1024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU4oRqQnuEMqA_S7Iqo2L55l7rJ1jLT5kzcJWK9C2LfR61t-vBKOorrd6DoKjaudjzdXfIOviLBY26O-fIEGyecAHt8JycdcXHVXiFj9z7FsvYGNKJ_zCwBBh-pufzJ2JjZdQLs7pWZdyD/w426-h640/easter-oreos-DSCF6932.jpg" width="426" /></a></div></div></div></div>The Improving Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07444167412670382920noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536177927844316224.post-12708882377044631562020-12-29T20:43:00.003+00:002020-12-29T21:18:44.593+00:00Most Popular Recipes on the Improving Cook in 2020<p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"> <span>Happy New Year! 2020 is a year I am glad to see the back of, that's for sure! All the lockdowns and other consequences of the pandemic did seem to get people back in their kitchens, cooking and baking from scratch though, which is interesting. But what were they cooking?</span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf8hxbZsYCRVSu7RODqTnV7yQMWSIdjMO1JUmN9drASTWwFRWr3RVvVJbojOF8vdlk30OMB627yN2JSUCfNwYV9mzilJiX0FhToWYy6-muO0qbO3_PMSGvNJF6VpOQ11gSLrP0DvJBe4gP/s1800/Most+Popular+Recipes+on+The+Improving+Cook+in+2020.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><img alt="A collage of 10 recipe photos with an overlay of text- Most Popular recipes" border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1800" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf8hxbZsYCRVSu7RODqTnV7yQMWSIdjMO1JUmN9drASTWwFRWr3RVvVJbojOF8vdlk30OMB627yN2JSUCfNwYV9mzilJiX0FhToWYy6-muO0qbO3_PMSGvNJF6VpOQ11gSLrP0DvJBe4gP/w400-h400/Most+Popular+Recipes+on+The+Improving+Cook+in+2020.png" title="The Most Popular Recipes on the Improving Cook 2020" width="400" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><br /></span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">I have been doing my annual look through my website stats for the year, to see what 2020's most popular recipes were on The Improving Cook. Much like the last few years, dinner recipes continue to be the most popular, but cakes have started to creep in. Read on to see which recipes made the list, followed up with some 2020 blog stats, if you're interested.</span><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: large;">There are a few new entries this year and quite a reshuffle in the order too- read on to find out more!</span></span><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/ImprovingcookUKrecipe" style="background-color: #b6d7a8;">Would you like to join The Improving Cook Recipe Sharing Group?</a><br /></span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><br /></span><b><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">1. </span><a href="https://www.theimprovingcook.com/2019/01/garlic-chicken-and-leek-potato-bake.html">Garlic Chicken and Leek Potato Bake</a></b></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">This garlic chicken bake has steadily grown in popularity in the last two years, with an increase of 300%, jumping up to the top of the list for 2020. It's currently the most popular recipe on the site by a long way. The recipe is very handy for using up leftover roast chicken and you can make it with a garlic sauce or a cheesy garlic sauce, depending on what you prefer. The recipe forms part of a series of potato bakes which also includes a salmon and a beef version. Both appear further down the list.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX0fgiMUGCripKWmW8-i1tRmn6Dawoa3H8iMq5BDaacGJmcqepYHGzqu27UpJqC1CZ6S6liPfR7eNLmo0sSdoxIl6B_0UMfsrnfvdC7Z9IGs7a4gYydVusR_EcghCUYka1ptyIVy9ePmd7/s1600/Garlic+Chicken+and+Leek+Potato+Bake+%252815%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><img alt="Garlic Chicken and Potato Bake in a casserole dish with a spoonful removed" border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX0fgiMUGCripKWmW8-i1tRmn6Dawoa3H8iMq5BDaacGJmcqepYHGzqu27UpJqC1CZ6S6liPfR7eNLmo0sSdoxIl6B_0UMfsrnfvdC7Z9IGs7a4gYydVusR_EcghCUYka1ptyIVy9ePmd7/w400-h300/Garlic+Chicken+and+Leek+Potato+Bake+%252815%2529.jpg" title="Garlic Chicken and Potato Bake" width="400" /></span></a></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">2. </span><a href="https://www.theimprovingcook.com/2018/09/salmon-and-broccoli-potato-bake.html">Salmon and Broccoli Potato Bake</a></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Speaking of potato bakes, here's the aforementioned salmon version. It's a delicious salmon and potato bake with broccoli and a cheesy sauce and topped with sliced potatoes. It was very popular, very quickly and has had 200% more visits this year. It's also one of my personal favourites to serve for dinner.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPaviPuNOaXUfuxc8ZWLwBoo7KPT6fsEGVom1PI-O9UWPEnsi4877gCraRzNYwRZAM5GhgXbnd-MgJW8xlfY9b93jTqK94tlXTvcs_KrOL9O7v6GC6StSFFLJtprQ2sMtOxkphgWJcQFEs/s1600/Salmon+and+Broccoli+Potato+Bake+%252814%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Salmon and Broccoli Potato Bake in a cream ceramic dish" border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPaviPuNOaXUfuxc8ZWLwBoo7KPT6fsEGVom1PI-O9UWPEnsi4877gCraRzNYwRZAM5GhgXbnd-MgJW8xlfY9b93jTqK94tlXTvcs_KrOL9O7v6GC6StSFFLJtprQ2sMtOxkphgWJcQFEs/w400-h400/Salmon+and+Broccoli+Potato+Bake+%252814%2529.JPG" width="400" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">3<b>. <a href="https://www.theimprovingcook.com/2019/02/large-victoria-sponge-cake.html">Large Victoria Sponge Cake</a></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">A new entry to the list, my Victoria Sponge Cake recipe has been featured on Google and consistently gets a ton of visits from searches. It makes a 9-inch cake, perfect for anything where you need to cater for a crowd. From Afternoon Tea to Birthday Celebrations, it's a classic cake to serve. It was incredibly popular during the lockdown VE day celebrations.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB44uX1alxos0R3VlHcvsZe-pqxZubPbd12dnjsF8m-hED51Ed0NyVBhYVdXqu50ApnDrL5gGw7ngWlKz7KEIepliGc6_iE3ncLsTGyjw8q_-cdGZ6QTnkBCW22aTkbC_2ObqcYkK3VSA6/s800/Large+Victoria+Sponge+Cake.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><img alt="A Victoria Sponge Cake on a white plate with a slice taken out" border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB44uX1alxos0R3VlHcvsZe-pqxZubPbd12dnjsF8m-hED51Ed0NyVBhYVdXqu50ApnDrL5gGw7ngWlKz7KEIepliGc6_iE3ncLsTGyjw8q_-cdGZ6QTnkBCW22aTkbC_2ObqcYkK3VSA6/w400-h400/Large+Victoria+Sponge+Cake.png" title="Large Victoria Sponge Cake" width="400" /></span></a></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">4<b>. </b></span><a href="https://www.theimprovingcook.com/2015/11/slow-cooker-brown-sugar-gammon.html" style="font-weight: bold;">Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Gammon</a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">This Brown Sugar Gammon recipe has been hanging around the top ten list for a long time, but it has managed to double in popularity this year. As you'd expect, it peaks in the week before Christmas. It has very few ingredients, making it an easy dish to serve on Christmas Day or Boxing Day, and it makes spectacular sandwiches with its leftovers.</span><br /><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><br /></span></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibhSBPNc-9a9u_99PhEYjjMSSYU67bBygy8ZnOtD5bWOQeydtNanDfv_EsGLI_AFHCx3UTkc646EJO8NAA4Pu2Bb_eQL9Ewp5KL1xwNjxiUkpr7KYFv-I2bdsl-M4dtrilmekKaPNlTvaA/s1600/Slow+Cooker+Brown+Sugar+Gammon.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="A close up shot of shredded brown sugar gammon" border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibhSBPNc-9a9u_99PhEYjjMSSYU67bBygy8ZnOtD5bWOQeydtNanDfv_EsGLI_AFHCx3UTkc646EJO8NAA4Pu2Bb_eQL9Ewp5KL1xwNjxiUkpr7KYFv-I2bdsl-M4dtrilmekKaPNlTvaA/w400-h400/Slow+Cooker+Brown+Sugar+Gammon.png" title="Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Gammon" width="400" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><span>5.</span> <a href="https://www.theimprovingcook.com/2016/05/beef-mince-hot-pot.html">Beef Mince Hot Pot</a></span></b></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">The third of the potato bake recipes, Beef Mince Hot Pot is a slight twist on the family classic hot pot. Very easy to make; it has grown in popularity by 80% for the second year in a row. There's something very comforting about eating it and there's tons of flavour.</span><br /><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><br /></span></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> </span><span> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiGpD2qI5D3bMGory6bLBNG9iBJVAx4sP5GrClD49sGlpeiahCZVRkUsZExw3m-14RwxiXXnvv1-z7_5iDmmgpR9XdNJO8X4Lkm0A7Dqt71a9EJSvvo6ii1i2rMRPOVyKJ_qIGFuuJxuHG/s800/Beef+Mince+Hot+Pot.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="A close up shot of a serving of Beef Mince hot pot" border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiGpD2qI5D3bMGory6bLBNG9iBJVAx4sP5GrClD49sGlpeiahCZVRkUsZExw3m-14RwxiXXnvv1-z7_5iDmmgpR9XdNJO8X4Lkm0A7Dqt71a9EJSvvo6ii1i2rMRPOVyKJ_qIGFuuJxuHG/w400-h400/Beef+Mince+Hot+Pot.png" title="Beef MInce Hot Pot" width="400" /></a></div></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">6.</span><b> </b><a href="http://www.theimprovingcook.com/2015/11/slow-cooker-leek-and-potato-soup.html" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Slow Cooker Leek and Potato Soup</a></span></div></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">My simple slow cooker leek and potato soup has been the top recipe on the top ten list since, what feels like, time began! It remains as popular as it ever was, but other recipes have grown so much that this has dropped to number 6. So easy to make, and freezes brilliantly for winter lunches.</span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><br /></span><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw5x9qxRpSwJ5Vl_48YIvFOIwiuTSH1a-dfXhENq_p1E8OaK9z7Od12BLN6OtipBMxslDnUXDPH0v0asSSD3jRz7ROKbJqSQOd8jukz63atGuH9HacHrfBwwzt1BliYGdkYopYPtFx-vdg/s2048/24316290994_5a208bf6c0_o.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><img alt="Leek and Potato soup in a slow cooker with a ladle lifting some out" border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw5x9qxRpSwJ5Vl_48YIvFOIwiuTSH1a-dfXhENq_p1E8OaK9z7Od12BLN6OtipBMxslDnUXDPH0v0asSSD3jRz7ROKbJqSQOd8jukz63atGuH9HacHrfBwwzt1BliYGdkYopYPtFx-vdg/w400-h300/24316290994_5a208bf6c0_o.jpg" title="Slow Cooker Leek and Potato Soup" width="400" /></span></a></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><b>7. <a href="https://www.theimprovingcook.com/2018/08/easy-ginger-cake.html">Easy Ginger Cake</a></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">A new entry on the list this year after a large jump in views, this ginger cake recipe is foolproof. You can make it as a loaf cake to eat in slices, or as a tray-bake to serve with custard. If you're not a fan of the traditional Christmas desserts, this makes a great alternative.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj67J2Y91ocg6-0_DhcEIl2zKiOba5nL34fhhr3XVPxkXrZO4n97-U-vbIO5GKkw831aF5zlpnqc4sUi3MriL1BRzv0HBDeRN-fW2rldN-W9iH0dc1NSOJgw-tGH2DRaqOTsm-dSNMhuWJ1/s800/Easy+Ginger+Cake.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><img alt="Ginger cake loaf, with 2 slices cut and lying in front of the loaf" border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj67J2Y91ocg6-0_DhcEIl2zKiOba5nL34fhhr3XVPxkXrZO4n97-U-vbIO5GKkw831aF5zlpnqc4sUi3MriL1BRzv0HBDeRN-fW2rldN-W9iH0dc1NSOJgw-tGH2DRaqOTsm-dSNMhuWJ1/w400-h400/Easy+Ginger+Cake.png" title="Easy Ginger Cake" width="400" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">8.<b> </b></span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><a href="https://www.theimprovingcook.com/2015/09/slow-cooker-mexican-chicken.html" style="font-weight: bold;">Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken</a><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">This recipe entered the top ten for the first time last year and continues to be popular. It's one of my favourite dinners and we often have batches of it in the freezer- absolutely packed with goodness with the veg and the kidney beans.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8TqsigvRP4F70MinhPe6dANh3C2bJ044BAYTiOxNBPGySwwGOSxMzlh77JRtO_zd6UX0YFZL9BvTBRWu4REeSw588ozdO5rEbz9yo-deXhbPJ0_L5r09R7My-oemeZvWnlWBU2h0rul3A/s1600/Slow+Cooker+Mexican+Chicken1.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><img alt="Mexican Chicken in a white bowl with ricd" border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8TqsigvRP4F70MinhPe6dANh3C2bJ044BAYTiOxNBPGySwwGOSxMzlh77JRtO_zd6UX0YFZL9BvTBRWu4REeSw588ozdO5rEbz9yo-deXhbPJ0_L5r09R7My-oemeZvWnlWBU2h0rul3A/w400-h400/Slow+Cooker+Mexican+Chicken1.png" title="Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken" width="400" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: large;"><b>9. <a href="http://www.theimprovingcook.com/2015/10/slow-cooker-spanish-chicken.html" target="_blank">Slow Cooker Spanish Chicken</a><br /></b></span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: large;"><br /><div style="clear: both;">This slow cooker dish, requires virtually no prep and is easy on the calories. It also freezes well, so can be made in big batches. You can serve it with rice, mash, whatever you fancy.</div><div style="clear: both;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtKfgbGL67Z3LLtTQfYBQ-_x3GR3hu8iIkL99OVfSvq2hCmv_fxFLF0rYbsYYTWNZqvdrivvmmPyBvBTzRemTdl6zKRJ2vUh9X1DS1EmXwxLZXOwjKYJ8Ism2E9klnmbjqPZnqfVssS5MZ/s1600/IMG_4949.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="A portion of Spanish Chicken on a white plate with peas and roast potatoes" border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtKfgbGL67Z3LLtTQfYBQ-_x3GR3hu8iIkL99OVfSvq2hCmv_fxFLF0rYbsYYTWNZqvdrivvmmPyBvBTzRemTdl6zKRJ2vUh9X1DS1EmXwxLZXOwjKYJ8Ism2E9klnmbjqPZnqfVssS5MZ/w400-h300/IMG_4949.JPG" title="Slow Cooker Spanish Chicken" width="400" /></a></div></span></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><b>10. <a href="https://www.theimprovingcook.com/2016/07/tuna-crunch-pasta-salad.html">Tuna Crunch Pasta Salad</a></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">The only summery recipe to appear in the list, Tuna Crunch Pasta is one of my go-to work lunches. You can make it in a big batch and eat over several days. Part of its popularity is down to it being Slimming World Friendly too.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4TKvS2H4QOD-qvvGnFng5abg4_6FSzVyzJZEZtkOn98-ApgENx5sEuLr3YrUGdOghPuddzkKVOPEp73qLFMLQSyHoVkPAnzm_z07bvwOymJx0Ne6U8TzTHHO25Hkmxa6fFBnywn9a-B9h/s800/Tuna+Crunch+Pasta.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><img alt="A large white bowl full of tuna crunch pasta" border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4TKvS2H4QOD-qvvGnFng5abg4_6FSzVyzJZEZtkOn98-ApgENx5sEuLr3YrUGdOghPuddzkKVOPEp73qLFMLQSyHoVkPAnzm_z07bvwOymJx0Ne6U8TzTHHO25Hkmxa6fFBnywn9a-B9h/w400-h400/Tuna+Crunch+Pasta.png" title="Tuna Crunch Pasta" width="400" /></span></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">The remainder comes in small amounts from various other websites or international Pinterest sites that have featured my recipes.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">So there you have it, 2020 for my website. Rather nicer to look back on than the rest of 2020!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Best wishes to you all in 2021, may all your cooking endeavours be successes.</span></div></div></div>The Improving Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07444167412670382920noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536177927844316224.post-63644407587181334052020-11-18T22:49:00.007+00:002020-11-18T22:57:43.242+00:00Microwave Double Chocolate Pudding<p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><i>Microwave Double Chocolate Pudding- a delicious, brownie-like pudding that can be whipped up in 10 minutes using a microwave. Gooey chocolate sponge dotted with white chocolate chips.</i></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGNcvxX_n1xXizbMLGaLWFx9IqOspofLl1vcm13gD5mFqp4CkiAiiyNKK2jb8b5ogltW6ojHSiicqjaLZyXa8RGxK2gVY0WEDAyGQcl_aOQvT5MOrfR3ovSJk_iK_W78qAhbVt-LBpiyw1/s1080/Microwave+Double+Chocolate+Pudding+%25282%2529.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGNcvxX_n1xXizbMLGaLWFx9IqOspofLl1vcm13gD5mFqp4CkiAiiyNKK2jb8b5ogltW6ojHSiicqjaLZyXa8RGxK2gVY0WEDAyGQcl_aOQvT5MOrfR3ovSJk_iK_W78qAhbVt-LBpiyw1/w400-h400/Microwave+Double+Chocolate+Pudding+%25282%2529.png" width="400"></a></span>
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</div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Do you sometimes fancy dessert but you've got nothing in and you just don't want to spend ages making something from scratch? This is a regular occurrence in our house. I have a couple of microwave desserts that are great for this- <a href="https://www.theimprovingcook.com/2020/01/microwave-apple-and-cinnamon-pudding.html">Apple and Cinnamon Pudding</a> and <a href="https://www.theimprovingcook.com/2015/12/microwave-syrup-and-ginger-pudding.html">Syrup and Ginger Pudding</a>. But, sometimes only chocolate will do!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">There are absolutely tonnes of microwave chocolate mug cake recipes out there, The problem, I find, with these mug cake recipes, is that they aren't quite chocolatey enough. They are also aimed at one person, so no good when there are two of you, or if you fancy having it again tomorrow. Who can be bothered making it twice? I'm all about saving time and making a big batch!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial;">My </span><span style="font-family: arial;">microwave </span><span style="font-family: arial;">double chocolate pudding has plenty of cocoa and white chocolate chips for that chocolatey goodness. It intended to stay just a little bit gooey and brownie-like. I make it in the dish that it's going to bake in, to save on washing up too! I use a lot less sugar than most similar puddings as there's enough sweetness from the white chocolate chips and enough richness from the cocoa.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">To make the pudding, you're looking at around 5 mins of prep and under 5 to cook it. Anyone can bear 10 minutes for a delicious dessert, right? Serve it up with whatever floats your boat- double cream, ice cream, custard. It all works! My personal favourite is to have it with really thick natural yoghurt. It really complements the sweetness.</span></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Top Tips</span></h3><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Mix everything together in the dish that you're going to cook it in. Make sure it's a microwavable dish.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">This recipe is aimed at using limited utensils and being quick and easy, but if you prefer to sieve the cocoa rather than press the lumps out with a spoon, go ahead.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">I recommend a glass dish- I use the Pyrex oval 0.75 litre dish which is roughly 9x7 inches.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Not a fan of white chocolate chips? It's fine to swap for milk chocolate chips, but I wouldn't recommend using dark chocolate- it's not quite sweet enough to balance against the cocoa.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">If you like your dessert fudgy and brownie-like, then it should be glossy in places on the top when cooked. If you prefer it more cake-like, it should be matte across most of the top.</span></li></ul><div><span></span></div><a href="https://www.theimprovingcook.com/2020/11/microwave-double-chocolate-pudding.html#more"></a>The Improving Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07444167412670382920noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536177927844316224.post-21039796182474522822020-08-09T20:31:00.000+01:002020-08-09T20:31:20.002+01:0016 Egg-free baking recipes<span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><i><b>16 Egg-free baking recipes- </b>a selection of recipes that don't require eggs, often vegan and gluten free too! Cookies, cakes, desserts and muffins, all egg-free.</i></span><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIef5KlCrq_5uj3zXyDuToMsYkPXuJD0264QZXlnqMYCvhe_e9fCmNUTbaJF7wYbCBQIXCvN18kMT8m-v_p_ziLkuznfFdi5EUqvgiFY7dtYtRpXwpHFR6mi7D2RWiNdVe_-OcZSwI-JlI/s1102/16+Egg+Free+Baking+Recipes.png" imageanchor="1" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="4 images of egg free recipes with a text overlay (cake, muffins and cookies)" border="0" data-original-height="1102" data-original-width="735" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIef5KlCrq_5uj3zXyDuToMsYkPXuJD0264QZXlnqMYCvhe_e9fCmNUTbaJF7wYbCBQIXCvN18kMT8m-v_p_ziLkuznfFdi5EUqvgiFY7dtYtRpXwpHFR6mi7D2RWiNdVe_-OcZSwI-JlI/w427-h640/16+Egg+Free+Baking+Recipes.png" title="16 Egg Free Baking Recipes" width="427" /></a></div></span></div><div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">How many times have you been bitten by the baking bug and then discovered that you have no eggs? Happens all the time to me- flour, sugar, chocolate, milk- always in stock in this house, but I often forget to buy eggs, or I eat them all for breakfast.... </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">So what can you bake without eggs? Quite a lot it turns out! With the boom in interest in vegetarian and vegan cooking, there are now a huge selection of options. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">Have a look at the 16 recipes below and find the perfect cookie, brownie or cake for for when you don't have any eggs to hand!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #b6d7a8; font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><i>Got one egg? try these recipes- <a href="https://www.theimprovingcook.com/2019/08/13-baking-recipes-that-only-need-one-egg.html">13 Baking Recipes That Only Need One Egg</a></i></span></div><div><span style="color: #b6d7a8; font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">Egg Free Baking Recipes</span></h3><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">1. <a href="https://delightfuladventures.com/vegan-double-chocolate-chip-cookies/">Vegan Double Chocolate Chip Cookies</a> from <a href="https://delightfuladventures.com/">Delightful Adventures</a></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">Fudgy double chocolate cookies- 'rich, gooey and easy to make'.</span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7djY3D3lJ0ukpyCdtD2z0zSPguIFs5dFZKrcVtvyzXQIiuSJccJkCTmRvBpRtVN4NVvniZkinHKxUoXZNTyqmDXSkdDlByZwMNEng_v1lxsZx_Y50ciH1r2h-ULY51cbZCjsDutNZ54Rr/s1500/easy-vegan-double-chocolate-chip-cookies.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="Double chocolate cookies on a white plate" border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7djY3D3lJ0ukpyCdtD2z0zSPguIFs5dFZKrcVtvyzXQIiuSJccJkCTmRvBpRtVN4NVvniZkinHKxUoXZNTyqmDXSkdDlByZwMNEng_v1lxsZx_Y50ciH1r2h-ULY51cbZCjsDutNZ54Rr/w512-h640/easy-vegan-double-chocolate-chip-cookies.jpg" title="Double chocolate cookies" width="512" /></a><span style="color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">2. <a href="https://www.texanerin.com/swedish-apple-pie/">Swedish Apple Pie</a> by <a href="https://www.texanerin.com/">Texanerin Baking</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">Who doesn't love apple pie? This Swedish version is almost like an apple crumble in a pie- delicious and vegan too.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx2iw6OatlQYucLegkushvR_ImnDlNf02sKgBk16lW9w2RC2GNu-FsD-DLoCcHYSNS0hU_ROoK1oD4tuhPkHHabQDPzi_e3_C3sLJI4rYnEOHcr5tTIj9CA2hoqmswAs8rB3VJTOMmhJTT/s975/gluten-free-swedish-apple-pie-2-650x975.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="Swedish apple pie on a white plate with silver spoon" border="0" data-original-height="975" data-original-width="650" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx2iw6OatlQYucLegkushvR_ImnDlNf02sKgBk16lW9w2RC2GNu-FsD-DLoCcHYSNS0hU_ROoK1oD4tuhPkHHabQDPzi_e3_C3sLJI4rYnEOHcr5tTIj9CA2hoqmswAs8rB3VJTOMmhJTT/w427-h640/gluten-free-swedish-apple-pie-2-650x975.jpg" title="Swedish apple pie" width="427" /></a><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">3. <a href="https://www.thepetitecook.com/water-cake/">Water Cake</a> by <a href="https://www.thepetitecook.com/">The Petite Cook</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">A soft and fluffy cake with optional chocolate, completely dairy free.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho8aouAtLfmRf7Lw6iuw6z7aZj9f8RuEQp1AXCMkQq1MC2BjHTBbjHkm-uqWZmOPZiLgKml3Hlfx9NC61y0uM7vs_Beif76xjLcYYDKodNIQs4OQHpSiY4z-IWMfueAjD7kWUA1OTg30_p/s900/Water-cake-recipe-petite-cook-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="Water cake dusted with icing sugar and wrapped in brown paper" border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="690" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho8aouAtLfmRf7Lw6iuw6z7aZj9f8RuEQp1AXCMkQq1MC2BjHTBbjHkm-uqWZmOPZiLgKml3Hlfx9NC61y0uM7vs_Beif76xjLcYYDKodNIQs4OQHpSiY4z-IWMfueAjD7kWUA1OTg30_p/w491-h640/Water-cake-recipe-petite-cook-3.jpg" title="Water cake" width="491" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">4. <a href="https://www.plantbasedfolk.com/no-egg-choc-chip-muffin-recipe/">No Egg Choc Chip Muffins</a> by <a href="https://www.plantbasedfolk.com/">Plant Based Folk</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">These muffins are vegan, but if you only need them to be egg free, you can use butter and traditional milk. Make sure you use the metric conversion button to get the UK measurements.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVP2L21FiHZEdkjrZfIpXUdQoHi3pD0uSJO7xhxW7bQLXzu9_7qYiyhniznSswLbjcVmx18WZOzx6NUr4UqSN7ls6UTRXcfTCeBZRfMus9O2lVa1iCVNqCaao-9J-1JQ07l40qMqkqRCw9/s2016/no+egg+choc+chip+muffins.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="Egg Free chocolate chip muffins on greaseproof paper" border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVP2L21FiHZEdkjrZfIpXUdQoHi3pD0uSJO7xhxW7bQLXzu9_7qYiyhniznSswLbjcVmx18WZOzx6NUr4UqSN7ls6UTRXcfTCeBZRfMus9O2lVa1iCVNqCaao-9J-1JQ07l40qMqkqRCw9/w480-h640/no+egg+choc+chip+muffins.jpeg" title="Egg free chocolate chip muffins" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><span style="color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">5. <a href="https://www.deliciouseveryday.com/vegan-birthday-cake/">Vegan Birthday Cake</a> by <a href="https://www.deliciouseveryday.com/">Delicious Everyday</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">This beautiful birthday cake is vegan and the recipe post includes all the top tips and suggestions you could need. Make sure you use the metric conversion button in the recipe card to get the UK measurements.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><img alt="Vegan birthday cake covered in sprinkles on a white plate" border="0" data-original-height="798" data-original-width="1200" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYit7n8ynq_ySwIfVQ06ZmZoFb_dXpQ9XuywNsSe5NDbcaxlspLRmgdcnDul0cdbNIo0Ob3Qs-vSJO8kX_q5ZUd7LyEVY12oaPkij5P7sURT85NoiV6Uwfi5fT0r05lNS3aKswlPvnDjwv/w640-h426/vegan-birthday-cake-12-of-12.jpg" title="Vegan birthday cake" width="640" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">6. <a href="https://www.intothecookiejar.com/peanut-butter-banana-oatmeal-cookies/">Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Cookies</a> by <a href="https://www.intothecookiejar.com/">Into the Cookie Jar</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">Use up your ripe bananas to make these chunky, oaty cookies. Healthier than your standard cookie and easy to make.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY3Z6Mrm1iCTKuckfXS_wnZzgE311VKjRuIOWugG6q8rxUPIelL8ExF5rPwK7dNKfzyg2dNhiE-skOnnGVNNb1M_rWs99vC-ipNdXbw9A6BBa57zycC24uADA0Lom2MKHOvxpWFjaXDrQ9/s1500/peanut-butter-oatmeal-cookies-17.jpg.webp" imageanchor="1" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="A pile of peanut butter banana oatmeal cookies on a white surface" border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1126" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY3Z6Mrm1iCTKuckfXS_wnZzgE311VKjRuIOWugG6q8rxUPIelL8ExF5rPwK7dNKfzyg2dNhiE-skOnnGVNNb1M_rWs99vC-ipNdXbw9A6BBa57zycC24uADA0Lom2MKHOvxpWFjaXDrQ9/w480-h640/peanut-butter-oatmeal-cookies-17.jpg.webp" title="peanut butter banana oatmeal cookies" width="480" /></a><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">7. <a href="https://www.loopyloulaura.com/recipes/vegan-mocha-cake/">Vegan Mocha Cake </a>by <a href="https://www.loopyloulaura.com/">Loopy Lou</a></span><a href="https://www.loopyloulaura.com/"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"> </span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">Laura</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">A delicious coffee sandwich cake made with aquafaba (chickpea water).</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM16HHG87QIpy6LqsiSFQVaJD43BW2b2E0IgeFjGKwRZzE2bWcfqFN1_9G5TF7B9NtmQD3nZvV1SgfIEzsiXboeQCVQ4rWLf60OKu5IhP9MlXkyhDtvd2PeZufmQveyNEDeuXMjcEHbO5H/s1024/vegan+mocha+cake.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px;"><img alt="A slice of vegan mocha cake on a black and white polka dot plate" border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM16HHG87QIpy6LqsiSFQVaJD43BW2b2E0IgeFjGKwRZzE2bWcfqFN1_9G5TF7B9NtmQD3nZvV1SgfIEzsiXboeQCVQ4rWLf60OKu5IhP9MlXkyhDtvd2PeZufmQveyNEDeuXMjcEHbO5H/w640-h480/vegan+mocha+cake.jpg" title="Vegan mocha cake" width="640" /></a><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">9. <a href="https://lifecanbetoff.co.uk/snow-day-cake/">Snow Day Cake</a> by <a href="https://lifecanbetoff.co.uk/">Life Can be Toff</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">A rather decadent and brownie-like cake made without eggs or butter.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXzXstdqjDuGyyZfdhDowEyIhn5maZh9bhPNbtDeH3gQ2lFQW8dVDd6O6wcLBciWW2x9e3d89lyUNLj-rQlzLTUvFdS8hlkn1agwRLIPZGd8fREugxxQHNrqQHgbpRLE00oRHfzrUdwfh_/s1102/Snow-day-cake_egg-free-chocolate-cake.png" imageanchor="1" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="now day cake, sprinkled with icing sugar and with a slice taken out of it" border="0" data-original-height="1102" data-original-width="735" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXzXstdqjDuGyyZfdhDowEyIhn5maZh9bhPNbtDeH3gQ2lFQW8dVDd6O6wcLBciWW2x9e3d89lyUNLj-rQlzLTUvFdS8hlkn1agwRLIPZGd8fREugxxQHNrqQHgbpRLE00oRHfzrUdwfh_/w427-h640/Snow-day-cake_egg-free-chocolate-cake.png" title="Snow Day Cake" width="427" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">10. <a href="https://crunchandcream.com/lemon-orange-olive-oil-cupcakes/">Lemon and Orange Olive Oil Cupcakes</a> by <a href="https://crunchandcream.com/">Crunch and Cream</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">Light citrus cupcakes made with olive oil.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy601m0P6BAkTFVFUu60tpsbVYLDZLsfbxQkgo2xx4EXcGBCsXlifu_jPwuo3N3rvlCP24X-4QD-kqM0mInaFNkdQV6mdrmlbuLAfRLf0-5bNEfdrY-WgJjjJvgcpMKKBFelqdV-X9ww8h/s1536/lemon-orange-olive-oil-cupcakes-8-1536x1028.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="A lemon and orange olive oil cupcake wrapped in bumble bee fabric and held in the hand" border="0" data-original-height="1028" data-original-width="1536" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy601m0P6BAkTFVFUu60tpsbVYLDZLsfbxQkgo2xx4EXcGBCsXlifu_jPwuo3N3rvlCP24X-4QD-kqM0mInaFNkdQV6mdrmlbuLAfRLf0-5bNEfdrY-WgJjjJvgcpMKKBFelqdV-X9ww8h/w640-h428/lemon-orange-olive-oil-cupcakes-8-1536x1028.jpg" title="lemon and orange olive oil cupcake" width="640" /></a><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">11. <a href="https://thedoughhook.co.uk/chocolate-chip-shortbread">Chocolate Chip Shortbread</a> by <a href="https://thedoughhook.co.uk/">The Dough Hook</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">Classic shortbread with added chocolate chips- a must have with a cup of tea!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnnc3fS-myiagQ9zwUvXcNe32zmZTC5q8GcDFR7n3czLeoTHXkfgYhVkLgYYrtWZysRYucyvwh9CA8OtLpDmbPYau1pQNWaYvd8YwlRxCDpwzYIxRyzZXmsh1bdJtRx0YANGE2JeG96eKi/s1024/choc+chip+shortbread.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="A triangle piece of chocolate chip shortbread on the side of a cup of tea" border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="757" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnnc3fS-myiagQ9zwUvXcNe32zmZTC5q8GcDFR7n3czLeoTHXkfgYhVkLgYYrtWZysRYucyvwh9CA8OtLpDmbPYau1pQNWaYvd8YwlRxCDpwzYIxRyzZXmsh1bdJtRx0YANGE2JeG96eKi/w473-h640/choc+chip+shortbread.jpeg" title="chocolate chip shortbread" width="473" /></a><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">12. <a href="https://www.keep-calm-and-eat-ice-cream.com/nectarine-tart/">Nectarine Tart</a> by <a href="https://www.keep-calm-and-eat-ice-cream.com/">Keep Calm and Eat Ice Cream</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">A fruity tart filled with fresh nectarines and pine nuts and made with shop-bought puff pastry for ease.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1yRTTY0h6KGbv6n0ETAAGrgFo6nskukcmtyO2BEN2MQUIZvxIqBnB-N62TsXa3L31C86Yw1WD-y2X-_GqviGsBc8442ofBESzkB6V1R2lDoFMB3z8uHLNWcXoIRM-MkFk2h-WnXAea0Ad/s1536/Close-up-large-and-small-nectarine-tarts-1536x1152.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="A large nectarine tart next to a small one on a baking tray" border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="1536" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1yRTTY0h6KGbv6n0ETAAGrgFo6nskukcmtyO2BEN2MQUIZvxIqBnB-N62TsXa3L31C86Yw1WD-y2X-_GqviGsBc8442ofBESzkB6V1R2lDoFMB3z8uHLNWcXoIRM-MkFk2h-WnXAea0Ad/w640-h480/Close-up-large-and-small-nectarine-tarts-1536x1152.jpg" title="Nectarine tart" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">13. <a href="https://www.theimprovingcook.com/2019/08/egg-free-chocolate-chip-cookies.html">Egg-free Chocolate Chip Cookies </a>by <a href="https://www.theimprovingcook.com/">The Improving Cook</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">Soft, chewy, chocolate chip cookies with no egg required.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="Egg Free chocolate chip cookies laid in a row on a gold plate" border="0" data-original-height="1102" data-original-width="735" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVQgXjJBD65_99qAGSsXC87WCF-p1T_GoBsm-v26OMSBn8n89-Fi9aF4eOuxoSuLO9km6V0nKmnhwLRBSft-000pH-rJoXXiU7PDSLs_z8hdLiLqfKEMyx3JF51mVj5zxE9FBSpBRXfiCx/w427-h640/Egg-free+Chocolate+Chip+Cookies+%25284%2529.png" title="Egg Free Chocolate Chip Cookies" width="427" /></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div>14. <a href="https://www.hintofhealthy.com/cinnamon-puff-pastry-rolls/">Cinnamon Puff Pastry Rolls</a> by <a href="https://www.hintofhealthy.com/">Hint of Healthy</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">A puff pastry twist on a cinnamon roll, much easier and quicker to make and of course, no need for any eggs.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYoMcreup-oHOduIRgjMRvRxpGosfRS4pavmDdv5U3YX-ekIs29eieSF9dAIdZy4VeekdqoN_ifpD_67nVHohiO8f6odMTAUshyjyAGDl4DyneyaKsact9gjKC4pl_ymM2L-ovR5L02AT4/s1280/Cinnamon-rolls-with-puff-pastry.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="Cinnamon Puff Pastry rolls on a black plate" border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYoMcreup-oHOduIRgjMRvRxpGosfRS4pavmDdv5U3YX-ekIs29eieSF9dAIdZy4VeekdqoN_ifpD_67nVHohiO8f6odMTAUshyjyAGDl4DyneyaKsact9gjKC4pl_ymM2L-ovR5L02AT4/w480-h640/Cinnamon-rolls-with-puff-pastry.jpg" title="Cinnamon Puff Pastry rolls" width="480" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial; 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</div><span></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I absolutely love this slow-cooked beef. Now that buying a decent cut of beef for roasting is so expensive, this is the best way I have found to have beef for Sunday dinner. Slow-cooked in red wine, with onion and carrots, it's a really easy way to cook cheaper cuts of beef. It also really reminds me of the food my nana would serve up when we went to visit her- simple, hearty and comforting.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br></div><h3 style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Top Tips</h3><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><font face="arial" size="5">Don't use any good quality drinking red wine to make this recipe. I tend to use the bottles that come with supermarket meal deals.</font></li><li>Use classic cuts of 'cheap' beef such as stewing steak, beef rib trim or shin for example. </li><li>I use carrots and onions and serve with accompaniments, but you can add more vegetables, or pulses if you want to make it a whole meal in one.</li></ul><h3 style="text-align: left;">Looking for more slow cooker beef recipes?</h3><div><a href="https://www.theimprovingcook.com/2018/02/slow-cooker-beef-stroganoff.html">Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff</a></div><div><a href="https://www.theimprovingcook.com/2016/09/hearty-slow-cooker-beef-and-bean-stew.html">Slow Cooker Hearty Beef and Bean Stew</a></div><div><a href="https://www.theimprovingcook.com/2016/01/slow-cooker-beef-bourguignon.html">Slow Cooker Beef Bouguignon</a></div><span></span></font></div><a href="https://www.theimprovingcook.com/2020/06/slow-cooked-beef-in-red-wine.html#more"></a>The Improving Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07444167412670382920noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536177927844316224.post-90314148303337073062020-05-31T18:49:00.001+01:002020-05-31T18:49:13.833+01:00Lemon and Garlic Turkey Steaks with Giant Couscous<font face="arial" size="4"><i>Lemon and Garlic Turkey Steaks with Giant Couscous- pan-fried turkey in a herby lemon and garlic marinade, served over giant (Israeli) couscous and red peppers. A delicious summer dinner.</i></font><div><font face="arial" size="4"><i><br></i></font></div><div><font face="arial" size="4"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjnIMRDT-wvGCeyxIi4Lm2e0FDS3XonSeI24sb3wvtahlRXIFhz7rcwpGDRRvuoQyHiUOribyyiNkfkK9SeZyXcoROgoio_SDymloAuLA-XfDnkZ0fIcsQFu3ScqABDL7F8ozPD99iNdS3/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Lemon and Garlic turkey steaks with couscous on a white plate" border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjnIMRDT-wvGCeyxIi4Lm2e0FDS3XonSeI24sb3wvtahlRXIFhz7rcwpGDRRvuoQyHiUOribyyiNkfkK9SeZyXcoROgoio_SDymloAuLA-XfDnkZ0fIcsQFu3ScqABDL7F8ozPD99iNdS3/w400-h400/Lemon+and+Garlic+Turkey+Steak+with+Giant+Couscous.png" title="Lemon and Garlic turkey steaks with couscous" width="400"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><br></font></div>
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<div a="" class="separator" font=""></div>In the Summer, when I want something a little lighter for dinner, I sometimes struggle for inspiration. These turkey steaks with giant couscous are just the thing. They are quick and easy to prepare too, because who wants to be in a hot kitchen for an hour when the weather's hot. Ready in just 20 minutes, they are just what you need on a warm weeknight after work.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The turkey steaks are quickly marinated in lemon, garlic and herbs and then pan-fried. They are served with giant couscous and chopped red pepper that have been coated in the same marinade, with a little chicken stock. Lots of flavour, little effort. Perfect served with a side salad.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This recipe is Slimming World Friendly, syn-free, if you use spray oil.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br></div><h3 style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Top Tips</h3><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><font face="arial" size="4"><div>Make sure the pan is nice and hot before cooking the turkey steaks and avoid crowding the pan, or they will stew.</div></font></li><li><div>For thin turkey steaks (or quick cook steaks) 2 mins on each side will do; for thicker steaks, 4 mins each side.</div></li><li><div>Don't worry if the giant couscous is a little claggy when cooked. It loosens up when you stir the liquid and red pepper through.</div></li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkmEulGaNc8C76mwNEHbdr1YbW-0LoiwhuUIoiT_oGswBFGLWHy9v8n-F0JQqnOHsrETeG3tuUPsoF596pe8lQVNo31fBe2T9sE4AoWD4BDhSfJF5MlCI_C-F4VJ4KC5SF1A-J0l855t_D/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkmEulGaNc8C76mwNEHbdr1YbW-0LoiwhuUIoiT_oGswBFGLWHy9v8n-F0JQqnOHsrETeG3tuUPsoF596pe8lQVNo31fBe2T9sE4AoWD4BDhSfJF5MlCI_C-F4VJ4KC5SF1A-J0l855t_D/w266-h400/Lemon+and+Garlic+Turkey+Steak+with+Ginat+Couscous.png" width="266"></a></div></div><span></span><a href="https://www.theimprovingcook.com/2020/05/lemon-and-garlic-turkey-steaks-with.html#more"></a>The Improving Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07444167412670382920noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536177927844316224.post-83765638086504386742020-04-16T19:42:00.000+01:002020-04-16T19:43:02.754+01:00Cold-Brew Iced Tea<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i>Cold brewed iced tea- an incredibly simple way to make perfect iced tea. Simply make it with cold water and put it in the fridge! You can add a fruit flavour of your choice- peach, lemon, raspberry, the choice is yours.</i></span><br>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">My love for iced tea came from visits to America, where it's often bottomless, so bring on the refills! Here in England you don't find it often, apart from the rather nasty mass-produced sweetened stuff.</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">1.<b> Cold brewed- </b>tea steeped in cold water and chilled at length.</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Noting scary or complicated there- super simple! For me, cold brewed iced tea is the gold standard. It has a good strong tea flavour but without the bitterness that's produced by hot water.</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">This chocolate banana pudding is a throw it all in, mix it all up and leave it type of recipe, with the bonus of making its own chocolatey sauce. No fancy baking skills required, just you, a hand mixer and your slow cooker. It's ideal for serving up to a big group and you don't need anything with it since is has its own sauce. Of course that doesn't mean you can't serve it with cream, custard or ice cream; I won't stop you!</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i>Looking for more recipes to use up ripe bananas?</i></span><br>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Soups are one of my favourite things to make in the slow cooker. I love throwing all the ingredients in and leaving them, without worrying about mess on the hob, boil over, boiling dry etc.</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">This chicken and leek soup is so filling for a cold day, and has so much flavour, that it has rocketed to the top of my favourite soups list. It's great for when you have a couple of spare chicken breasts left in a pack. Just add potato, garlic, onion and leek and let the magic happen!</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Spicy Chicken and Mozzarella Pasta Bake is one of those easy, comforting dinners that I'm always in the mood to eat. There's no complicated ingredients that I need to shop for so, I can pretty much make it on a whim. If I don't have mozzarella I chuck grated cheddar over the top instead. Easy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">This pasta bake has chicken, red pepper, onion and sweetcorn in, but you could switch for any of your favourite veg instead. Fan of broccoli? Stick in in. Mushrooms? That will work too. It has a lovely hot of chilli in the sauce which contrasts nicely with the mild flavour of the mozzarella.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">My absolute favourite part of the whole bake is the cheese topping. Mozzarella bubbles and turns golden so beautifully, when it's cooked, and has that slightly salty, creamy flavour. Delicious!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Chicken Cacciatore is an Italian classic with many different versions served across Italy. It means hunter-style chicken and most often includes, tomatoes, rosemary and onion and either red or white wine (depending on which part of Italy it's being served in.</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">My version, for the slow cooker, includes some of the other common ingredients- red wine, mushrooms, peppers and garlic and a bonus ingredient of bacon. Chicken Cacciatore is most often served with polenta, but you could use pasta or mash, whatever your personal preference. In summer, serve with salad.</span><br>
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">If you don't like to use red wine in your cooking, it's fine to leave it out. I recommend replacing with a tablespoon of balsamic vinegar and 150ml chicken stock.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I prefer to use cooking apples for most baking recipes where apples are required. They are beautifully sharp, giving the right contrast to whatever they are in; sweet sponge, sweet pie crust, sweet cake etc. Bramley apples are the gold standard of cooking apple, if you can get them.</span><br>
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I use Bramley cooking apples for the contrast between the sharpness of the apples and the sweet sponge. If you only have eating apples to hand, leave out the brown sugar.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I have been doing my annual scoot through blog stats for the year, to see what 2019's most popular recipes were on The Improving Cook. Much like the last few years, slow cooker recipes feature heavily and dinner recipes continue to be the most popular. Read on to see which recipes made the list, followed up with some 2019 blog stats.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">A new entry on last year's list, Beef Mince Hot Pot is a slight twist on a family classic. Loads of flavour and very easy to make- we fight over the leftovers! It has grown in popularity by 80% this year.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I'm obviously a bit obsessed by eggs and baking at the moment. I recently published a round up of <a href="https://www.theimprovingcook.com/2019/08/13-baking-recipes-that-only-need-one-egg.html">recipes that only need one egg</a> and now here I am with an egg-free cookie recipe!</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">This recipe was born out of a situation where I wanted to take cookies to a friend who had just had a baby, but I realised at the last moment that I didn't have any eggs left. This happens to me all the time, but I normally have time to nip to the shops. Not this time...</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I can't tell you how often I get the urge to bake something, go to find the ingredients and discover that I only have one egg. I then usually do a bit of searching online, get frustrated that I can't find anything and end up not baking at all. But now that I have this amazing list of one egg recipes, I can bake away to my heart's content with my one egg!</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Hands up who loves fresh, crusty bread? Literally everyone's hand should be up! There's nothing like it, that gorgeous smell wafting through the kitchen and then big, thick slices covered in butter. Or doorstopper sandwiches for your picnic or slices to dunk in your soup. Mmmm!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I'm a big fan of raspberries. I love their sweet, sharp zing and I'll happily sit and eat a whole punnet of them! Occasionally though, I'll have some leftover that start to go a little bit soggy. These muffins are the absolute best way to make sure those raspberries don't go to waste. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">The muffins are beautifully moist and have the fresh raspberries going through them, additional zing from lemon zest and a lovely lemon sugar glaze on the top. They are delicious for a breakfast treat, perfect for popping in lunchboxes and handy for a picnic. You can't really go wrong!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I absolutely adore watermelon. Nothing beats it for pure juiciness and it's not overwhelmingly sweet. That makes it perfect to be served with a savoury flavours. The classic combination of feta and watermelon doesn't need too much adding too it. I simply chop some cucumber and fresh mint and then add a little home-made balsamic dressing. And there you have it, the perfect salad for your next BBQ or a nice lunch on a hot day; quick and easy to make.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I LOVE Jerk chicken. Love it. I quite often make it as a traybake dish with sweet potatoes and peppers. But, what could be better than coming home, walking in the door and smelling jerk chicken almost ready to serve? That's the joy of this slow cooker recipe- just throw it all in and leave to cook. It has all the traditional jerk herbs and spices, that make that spicy, zesty marinade work so well.</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I like to use chicken breasts so that, once the chicken is cooked, you can shred it easily through the remaining sauce and use it in a variety of ways- with coconut rice, in sandwiches, over jacket potato and so on. You can easily substitute chicken thighs though, if you prefer to serve it as whole pieces of chicken.</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I love an English breakfast, especially at the weekend, even better if you're eating it at big family gathering. What I don't love, is all the pots and pans that need cleaning afterwards. The worst, the absolute worst, is the grill. I absolutely hate cleaning it. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">This lazy breakfast traybake is a winner on that front. One baking tray and you're done! Sausages (Cumberland are best by far), bacon, mushrooms, tomatoes and Cajun spiced potatoes- amazing.</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I like to think of the breakfast traybake as a base breakfast. Something you can build on. I will happily eat it for breakfast and not need anything else. But, if you can't imagine a cooked breakfast without beans or eggs or toast, you can easily serve those on the side as well for a really monster breakfast/brunch. The recipe as it stands, serves 4, but you can easily double it and use two baking trays.</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">If you're looking for a nice, easy Easter recipe for the kids to make, this is the one for you. Rice crispy treats are impossible to get wrong and these have the added bonus of Cadbury's Mini Eggs as well. I know they are supposed to be for children, but so many adults gets excited about them too! In terms of calories, although sweet, they are lower than many, more chocolatey, treats at only 126 calories.</span><br>
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<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: large;">Every, single year (except one), my husband requests Victoria Sponge cake for his birthday. It's his absolute favourite cake and he's now started requesting it for our anniversary! I don't mind too much; it's pretty much the perfect cake. Light vanilla sponge, whipped cream and strawberry jam make it a very safe bet when you're choosing a cake. I'm not a fan of buttercream being used as a filling for Victoria Sponge, personally. I find it makes the cake far too sweet when paired with the jam.</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I have tended to avoid cauliflower in the past, because I find it a bit of a bland vegetable. The only way I really enjoyed it was when it's slathered in cheese sauce on the side of a roast dinner! So, I thought, why not make a cauliflower cheese soup? It was still a little on the dull side until I used smoked cheese and then, and here's the magic, Dijon mustard. I can't tell you what a huge difference the zing of the Dijon makes. It transforms the whole soup from meh to wow. Gorgeous.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">We've developed a real taste for different types of beans since we started 'Meat-Free Mondays' last year. Probably my favourite 'full of beans' meal is <a href="https://www.theimprovingcook.com/2018/01/slow-cooker-vegetarian-chilli.html">Slow Cooker Vegan Chilli</a> but I can't eat that every week, though I could be tempted! This Cheesy Mashed Potato and Bean Bake, uses some of the same ingredients but it's much more of a comfort food dinner, a bit of a vegetarian twist on Shepherd's Pie.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I use cannellini beans and kidney beans for the bean part of the bake. You could easily switch them for your own favourite- haricot, borlotti, your choice. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">This spicy, sausage pasta recipe is just the thing to keep your family warm on a cold, wintery evening. It's pretty quick to make with grilled sausages in a tomato- based sauce and a bit of spice from the crushed chillis. It's easy to make and can be doubled to feed a crowd, if needed.</span></div>
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