Monthly Archives: September 2010

Coffee coffee coffee caramel cake

This is the birthday cake I made for the Penguin 2 years ago, which he specially requested a repeat of. I changed it up with coffee-caramel instead of coffee glace icing. I didn’t have a Penguin Taste Tester at my … Continue reading

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Birthday dinner for Penguin

Marinaded halloumi Slice the halloumi and rub each side with spice mix. Fry until browned. Spice mix (Penguin’s recipe) Rosemary (lots) Thyme (less) Cumin Seed (not too much) Coriander (not too much) Salt (a fair amount) Pepper (not too much) … Continue reading

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Creamy tofu & coriander curry with extra chapatis

Now with “In Progress” pictures! Curry Concocted By Penguin 200g tofu, marinaded in oil, salt, onion powder, coriander, paprika, etc. (thankyou Tesco). 1 onion, finely chopped 150 ml cream 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 tsp each of turmeric, garam masala, … Continue reading

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Fail-safe molten chocolate lava cakes

Photo taken the second time I made these, for a birthday lunch. Photo taken by E. I was reminded of this recipe by Tastespace‘s post, although I think I also have it saved from Pioneer Woman, and instantly promised the … Continue reading

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30 minute supper

Sometimes even though you’ve had the whole day to conjure up a tasty and welcoming meal for your loved one’s return from work, suddenly the ample time has vanished, and you have 30 minutes to come up with something for … Continue reading

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Potato not-methi curry and chapatis

This supper started off as an intended Potato and Feta warm salad, but I then realised that the recipe that had prompted the thought of the salad sounded good and the Penguin agreed. The recipe was for a Potato methi … Continue reading

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Penguin Birthday Cake

It’s coming up to a year since I baked this cake for the Penguin for his birthday… I already have some ideas for this year. And yes, coffee is involved…

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First Post!

This is a page for posting things I’ve baked.

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