Quick & Easy No Bake Summer Desserts

Alright I'll go ahead and admit it. I'm still trying to squeeze as much out of summer as I can, the lack of hot weather may be the only issue here. It's been a while since I last mentioned baking and what's he best way to envision a lovely sunny day in the UK? Why strawberries and cream of course. This picture springs to mind specifically. Do you know what isn't fun to do on a hot day? Getting anywhere near an oven. So what solution have I created to trick myself into thinking the UK is still as hot as Spain? That's right, a video on no bake desserts! 

As you may have noticed, I'm not a baking expert and a Mary Berry protege I certainly am not. So I prefer quick and easy recipes that won't break the bank. In fact all of the ingredients combined cost me less that £20, winning! 

Looking for sugar free recipes? Yeah this probably won't be for you but I do include a vast amount of strawberries so that counts for something right?

Victoria

Quick Rice Krispie Treats | Easter Recipe

Somehow, it has escaped my attention that we're already in spring, April is round the corner and it's nearly Easter. I would like this year to slow down slightly, please. Moving on from my last quick and easy baking post, I thought I'd share my favourite Easter themed treat - Rice Krispie buns.

Easter isn't the healthiest time of year, well it certainly isn't for me, but if you have some spare time over the holiday and you're looking for a gooey chocolatey fix, you've come to the right place.

Again, apologies for the quality - a camera update is needed ASAP. You will need:

• 3oz butter or margarine
• 4oz of marshmallows
• 5oz of Rice Krispies
• Mini Eggs

Slowly melt butter/margarine in a large pan. When melted, add marshmallows and blend. When well blended, take off the heat and add the Rice Krispies. Stir well until completely coated. Put a tablespoon of mixture into each bun case, (add more or less depending on the size). Hollow out the middle with a teaspoon and once the mixture has set, place the Mini Eggs in the centre. It's that simple!

So if you have anymore room after stuffing your face with various eggs and other Easter themed chocolate animals, give this really simple recipe a try!

Victoria

Grans Recipe | Orange Zest Choc Chip Biscuits

Ah, winter has really set in now hasn't it? The mornings are getting colder, my eyes are getting drier and town centres are looking brighter. Literally, I'm worried about being blinded by the Christmas lights which were switched on last week?! Now I love Christmas, but I do not expect to see a fully decked out tree on the 5th of November, as well as being bombarded with numerous Christmas adverts before I've even heard even one festive Jingle. (Team Sainsburys by the way).

In light of the festive steam train that is Christmas, I was thinking about all the amazing food there is at this time of year. Now, I'm not someone who enjoys your typical festive treats. Mince pies, Christmas cake, sprouts? No thank you. Basically anything involving dried fruits is killing my Christmas spirit. Due to my repulsion of all things raisin related, I decided to share my grans simple recipe to turn simple biscuits into a must have for me this winter.

In case the quality was far too insulting for your eyes, you will need:

• Softened butter - 250g/8oz (I like using Flora Buttery)
• Caster sugar - 100g/4oz
• Self raising flour - 100g/4oz
• Grated rind from a large orange
• Chocolate chips

Lightly grease two baking trays. Put the butter and sugar in a large bowl and beat with a wooden spoon or fork. Add the chocolate chips and flour, mix well. Form the dough into walnut sized pieces and roll between your palms. Place the balls of dough onto a baking tray (9 is about right). Dip a fork into a cup of water a flatten the dough into a biscuit shape. Bake for 15-20 minutes at fan oven 150c or gas mark 4.

It's that simple! Please do let me know your favourite recipes for festive treats and if you do in fact decide to make these biscuits!

Victoria ♥