Surplusj - yes, this makes 8 pancakes in total. My problem is that these aren't a chinese takeaway standard in the UK - so I've never had them! So.. I made a batch, they tasted nice, but I'm wonder...

I'm a Nespresso convert - I like the Aeropress, but I don't like the (admittedly minimal) mess after. The machine heats just the amount of water you need, makes a great tasting cup, and the mess is...

Sounds like a fun party! Cherry peppers (Peppadew in jars?) are pretty round... I'd stuff them with some cooling cream cheese with some herbs mixed in. Round fruits (cherries/grapes etc) dipp...

I just want to check I understand the recipe - basically you roll out the dough cut it into 5 strips, layer the five strips up with the sugar mix in between, and then cut the single strip (but now ...

I love scotch eggs (which is a hard boiled egg, wrapped in sausagement, then breadcrumbs, then deep fried) but have only bothered to make them myself once... too much effort involved! They're great...

The crusty bit on top is basically a butter crust (fat and milk solids from the cream comes out, and becomes a milk solid/butter crust)- it's not my favourite part, but others think it's the best b...

People say what's for "pudding", or what's for "afters" by way of reference to a particular course - and generally because a nursery pudding used to be the norm. Not all sweet things ...

I'm not convinced... It looks like a great way to get the first slice out cleanly and neatly, but after that, I think it could get tricky - and what if (as there usually is...) someone just wants a...

I love fruitcake - but I really don't like the candied peel etc... except for the cherries - they're fine (the good glace ones that aren't clown-nose red). I run on the principle that if I don't li...

Iz256 - half the battle in getting cookies there in one piece is choosing the right recipe... I'd go for either a soft chewy recipe, so if the package takes a knock, the cookies won't break, or a g...

We're Nespresso converts - quick and easy, I feel slightly guilty abut the throwaway pods, but the coffee tastes great, and it makes a crema layer better than any I've ever managed...

Be careful not to overwhip! It thickens very quickly in the last stages... If you've come a cropper, and over beaten the cream, add a small dash of milk to it, and beat it briefly - it'll turn back...

I prefer my hot chocolate with a slug of Baileys in it, or a couple of drops of peppermint essence... The hot chocolate on sticks look like they'd make a great gift - last year I made snowfla...

Yep, some kind of hefty soup would be my choice too - long and slow cooked with some onion, a can of toms, any other veg you have in the house, and either some barley or some herby dumplings (or bo...

I love allspice! I think I use it most with beef and pork - say, meatballs in a sour cream sauce with herbs and a bit of allspice - it gives it a bit of a scandinavian feel to things. I also someti...

Also, if you're using the whole piece as a large tart, it's always good to trim the edges with a sharp knife/pizza cutter to give it a fresh clean (unsquished!) edge, making it easier for the layer...

Here in England, hard cider has seen a big comeback in the last couple of years, as well as perry (made with pears). However, ones that taste purely of apple are gaining popularity - try Koppaberg ...

As an English girl, can I suggest mini yorkshire puddings? You can put anything inside them - some sweet potato or maybe some stuffing, a bit of turkey, and some cranberry sauce on top would make a...

My two favourites are http://www.deliaonline.com/recipes/type-of-dish/sweet/spiced-bread-...

http://www.deliaonline.com/recipes/type-of-dish/sweet/steamed-treacle-sponge-pudding.html - s...