Author: BKC Mike

Pembrokeshire Pie

Pembrokeshire Pie

This weeks recipe is something special, something local to me as I live in Pembrokeshire. A lot of people are unaware that Pembrokeshire has it’s own recipes, one of which is Pastai Penfro or Pembrokeshire Pies. These are individual pies, traditionally made with mutton, are 

Dairy Free Cupcakes

Dairy Free Cupcakes

These Dairy Free Cupcakes are so light and fluffy that nobody would guess that they’re eggless and dairy free! They can also be made Gluten-Free just by changing the flour to the Free-From option of your choice.

Peanut Butter Bread

Peanut Butter Bread

This is based on a recipe that has been doing the rounds on social media recently, that I thought I’d give a try. Originally a recipe from 1932, I have played around with the ingredients to bring it to the modern bake era and added 

Baking Powder & Bicarbonate of Soda

Baking Powder & Bicarbonate of Soda

WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE ? Bicarbonate of Soda Also known as Baking Soda, has only one ingredient: sodium bicarbonate, an alkaline, and when it’s mixed with an acid (such as vinegar or any citrus juice) and moisture, it produces carbon dioxide. These bubbles of carbon dioxide 

Bara Brith

Bara Brith

Bara Brith is a Welsh fruit bread which translates to ‘speckled bread’, I’ve taken a traditional favourite and given it an added kick! There are several variants of the Bara Brith recipe, this recipe is the ‘cakey’ one and may turn out lighter in colour 

Pumpkin Spice

Pumpkin Spice

Made with just 5 spices, this will give a mix of all of the spices that remind you of Christmas, with a wonderful aroma, that adds a lovely taste to any recipe that can be used with both sweet and savoury dishes, or drinks (try 

Jubilee Cupcakes

Jubilee Cupcakes

No street party spread would be complete this weekend without some Jubilee cupcakes. These lemon cupcakes are so light, fluffy and tasty – decorated with a generous swirl of patriotic red, white and blue buttercream, to match the sponge inside.

BBQ Meatloaf

BBQ Meatloaf

Here is a meatloaf recipe that is guaranteed to come out perfectly juicy, NOT dry, hard, chewy or tasteless. True comfort food is like a warm snuggly blanket, and meatloaf should be that, not just because of how comforting it is, but because you’ll probably want to 

Berry Crumble Bake

Berry Crumble Bake

Summer is upon us, so lets make use of those lovely summer berries while we still can! These vegan berry crumble bars are a delicious way to use a selection of berries and they are perfect for dessert or snacking on.

Pear Frangipane Tart

Pear Frangipane Tart

Almond frangipane is a classic French preparation which results in a rich almond filling, that can be made in moments. It provides a delicious base for raw or poached fruit and is spread over uncooked pastry to make simple tarts.