When I’m looking for something yummy, I quite often find myself being drawn to sweet lemon recipes. I don’t know what it is about lemon desserts and snacks, but they usually get my mouth watering. In fact, I pretty much love all lemon recipes that are sweet. I just can’t resist lemon cake, pudding, cookies, or bars. And I cannot forget lemon cheesecake, that would have to be my favourite dessert! We have a couple of lemon trees so Iemon cheesecake is on regular rotation in our house! My … [Read more...]
Rolled Oat Biscuits
If you are looking for a super easy recipe you can’t go past this recipe for rolled oat biscuits. Requiring just 6 ingredients and around 15 minutes preparation time, this recipe is about as simple as you will find! This biscuit recipe is one of my favourites for many reasons. First and foremost because it only requires a few simple ingredients that I usually have in the pantry. Also, because it is simple to prepare with very few steps. But one of the best things about this recipe is the way … [Read more...]
Zucchini Slice Recipe – Zucchini, Bacon, and Cheese Heaven!
Are you looking for a quick and easy recipe to use up that excess zucchini from your garden? Or maybe you have bought a couple to many from the supermarket? Why not try this delicious savoury zucchini slice recipe! I have been meaning to share this recipe for a while now. I made it several times over the summer when we had lots of our own zucchini. With the arrival of winter, I have found myself craving a zucchini slice again only now I have to buy the zucchini! This Zucchini Slice is a … [Read more...]
Simple Homemade Bread Recipe (by hand or bread machine)
You just can’t beat freshly baked homemade bread. This easy bread recipe is great for beginners and experienced bakers alike. It only requires 6 ingredients, and you can adapt it to make a variety of loaves! I shared this recipe over nine years ago, so I think it’s about time I update it! When I first published this recipe, I was only making bread on and off. More recently though I have stopped buying bread and I use this recipe to make my own. That’s because everyone in my family prefers … [Read more...]
Easiest Homemade Lemon Curd Recipe
Deliciously tangy lemon curd without the hassle. This recipe is super easy – no double boiler or strainer required! I mentioned last year, when sharing my Lemon Brownie recipe, that our lemon trees have provided us with lots of lemons to use. This oversupply of lemons has given me the opportunity to practice making lemon curd. It was called lemon butter when I went to school, but whatever you call it it’s delicious! I have made it a couple of times over the last few years. But I always … [Read more...]
Fudgy Hedgehog Squares
You are going to love this recipe for Fudgy Hedgehog Squares. It’s got all the flavour of hedgehog with less work! All you need is one bowl and 5 ingredients! Hedgehog is a classic Australian recipe. It is usually made as a slice and consists of a chocolaty later that is packed with crushed biscuits, coconut, and walnuts. That delicious layer is then topped with a layer of melted chocolate. Why call these Fudgy Hedgehog Squares? I got the idea to make something like hedgehog when I was looking … [Read more...]
Tangy Lemon Brownies
If you are a lover of lemon desserts but have never indulged in lemon brownies, then this is the recipe for you. It is quick and easy, and the brownies are oh so lemony! A few years back we decided to plant a couple of lemon trees in pots as we were buying a lot from the supermarket. Fast forward to now and we’ve got lemons coming out of our ears almost! Not that we’re complaining because lemon recipes are very popular around here. Easy Lemon Brownies The lemon recipe that I’m … [Read more...]
Delicious Mini Hot Cross Buns
The whole family will love these soft and fluffy Mini Hot Cross Buns fresh from the oven! They are so hard to resist with their delicious fruitiness and yummy spices. In the past I have never been a big fan of hot cross buns; or fruit buns of any description actually! I’m not sure why I didn’t like them, but as I’ve grown older, I’ve come to appreciate their fruitiness and the yummy spices. Mostly I love homemade hot cross buns. The store-bought ones are okay but homemade is so much better. … [Read more...]
Hi, I'm Kaylene, and I'm a keen gardener,budding baker and wannabe DIYer!