Category: Seasonal

• #100bakeschallenge: Rice Crispie Cakes

  

  Well these strictly aren’t Rice Crispie cakes, as there isn’t a single Rice Krispie in them. But allow me to bend the rules slightly as I wanted to make some Chocolate Easter Nests but you don’t make them with Rice Krispies. Cornflakes or Shredded Wheat. I noticed the wording on my #100bakeschallenge poster (see Crumbs […]

  Smart Cookie Sam

  April 13, 2022

  #100bakeschallenge, Chocolate Treats, Seasonal

  #100bakeschallenge, baking with kids, chocolate, chocolate baking, cornflake crispies, Easter, Easter baking, Easter eggs, Easter Nests, fridge cakes, fun baking, mini eggs, no bake cakes

• Mini Egg Flapjacks

  

  I can’t get enough of Mini Eggs and I can’t get enough of Flapjacks. So I thought what if I could combine the two? My regular Flapjack recipe is one I’ve used for over 15 years and I’ve lost count of the times I’ve baked it. It’s been baked for my family, for friends, baked […]

  Smart Cookie Sam

  April 13, 2022

  Seasonal, Traybakes, Brownies and Flapjacks

  baking, baking fun, baking with kids, chocolate, Easter, Easter baking, flapjacks, mini egg flapjacks, mini eggs, simple recipes, traditional

• terry’s chocolate orange mini egg brownies

  

  As it’s getting closer to Easter and I’ve been getting ready for the Easter Bunny coming chez SmartCookieSam, it’s got me started to think about some Easter recipes. Usually I look at what Easter Chocolates are around in the shop although I’m surprised the mini eggs have lasted that long. Once a packet is open […]

  Smart Cookie Sam

  March 30, 2022

  Chocolate Treats, Seasonal, Traybakes, Brownies and Flapjacks

  afternoon tea, brownie recipe, brownies, chocolate, chocolate egg recipe, chocolate recipes, dark chocolate, Easter baking, sharing with family, Sugar and Crumbs Orange Cocoa Powder, Terry’s chocolate orange mini eggs

• #100bakeschallenge: Sausage rolls and scones.

  

  For Mother’s Day this last Sunday I made an Afternoon Tea for my own mum, Mr S and I to enjoy. My son is away at uni and my daughter was working, although I did get to see her in the morning and then she was home to enjoy the Afternoon Tea leftovers later! For […]

  Smart Cookie Sam

  March 29, 2022

  #100bakeschallenge, Cakes and Muffins, Family Meals, Seasonal, Seasonal and Celebration Cakes

  afternoon tea, baking, Bara Brith, brownies, celebration, cream tea, family celebration, jam first, Mother’s Day, Pastry, sandwiches, sausage rolls, savoury baking, say it with cake, scones

• Jammy Biscuits #100bakes

  

  It’s now Monday 21st February and I’m on half term week this week. I am glad of the break and the catch up. It made me think about what half term was like last year and we were still in the third lockdown. The weather was definitely wet after all the snow had melted up […]

  Smart Cookie Sam

  February 21, 2022

  #100bakeschallenge, Biscuits and Cookies, Seasonal

  baking, baking for those you love, biscuits, celebrations, cookies, family, family friendly, icing sugar, jam, Jammy biscuits, Jammy Dodgers, shortbread, someone special, teatime, treats, Valentine’s Day, Valentines, Wilton cookie cutters

• Chocolate Fudge Cake: #100bakeschallenge

  

  I’ve been so busy this week I haven’t had time to update my blog. Every afternoon after work has been taken up with something: baking, trying to catch up on jobs around the house or even to go out for walks in the fresh air with the dog. It has been a crazy week. It’s […]

  Smart Cookie Sam

  February 7, 2022

  #100bakeschallenge, Chocolate Treats, Seasonal, Seasonal and Celebration Cakes

  baking, brownies, celebration cake, chocolate, chocolate fudge cake, fudge cake, heart shaped cake mould, heart shaped cakes, heart sprinkles, hearts, Lakeland Limited, Valentines cake, Valentines Day, Valentines Dessert

• Sticky Toffee Pudding- #100bakes

  

  This is my go-to dessert recipe for New Year’s Day or for a winter family Sunday lunch

  Smart Cookie Sam

  January 2, 2022

  #100bakeschallenge, Christmas, Classic and Traditional Cakes, Family Meals, Hot Puddings and Desserts, Seasonal

  #100bakeschallenge, autumn, bundt, bundts, cake, cakes, Christmas, classic cakes, comfort food, cream, dessert, dried fruit, Nordicware, raisins, traditional

• Amazing Cakes #31: Apple, Maple and Walnut Streusel Cake

  

  October 17th 2021. It’s been over a year since I set myself the challenge of working my way through the bakes in The Great British Bake Off Book Of Amazing Cakes. I’ve only managed about half of the recipes and it’s getting to the stage where there are some bakes that I might not be […]

  Smart Cookie Sam

  October 30, 2021

  Amazing Cakes, Seasonal

  Amazing Cakes, apple, baking, cake, cakes, cinnamon, comfort food, dessert, dried fruit, family, GBBO, raisins, teatime, The Great British Bake Off, traditional, walnuts

• A Bake For All Seasons #1: Blackberry and Apple Crumble Cake.

  

  3rd October 2021 As I’ve mentioned before, I’m not that much of an Autumn/ Winter persion. Mainly because I don’t like it being dark early and getting up in the dark. Not to mention the lack of sun. But having said that, there are positives to this time of year- it’s Bake Off Season! The […]

  Smart Cookie Sam

  October 28, 2021

  A Bake For All Seasons, Classic and Traditional Cakes, Seasonal, Seasonal and Celebration Cakes, The Great British Bake Off

  apple, autumn, baking, cake, cakes, cinnamon, comfort food, dessert, desserts, dried fruit, family, family meals, spices, teatime treats, The Great British Bake Off, traditional

• A Bake For All Seasons #3: Banana and Peanut Butter Loaf.

  

  Sunday October 10th 2021 I wanted to bake a cake for Sunday afternoon. I had been away for some of the weekend and we weren’t having a full blown Sunday roast but Mr S was going to cook his special steak with new potatoes and salad. I’ve been suffering a bit with my mental health […]

  Smart Cookie Sam

  October 28, 2021

  A Bake For All Seasons, loaf cakes, Seasonal

  autumn, autumnal recipes, baking, bananas, cake, cakes, cinnamon, comfort food, dessert, GBBO, loaf cakes, peanut butter, spices, The Great British Bake Off