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Egg Free Any Flavour Chocolate Cake Recipe   I love the idea of a base cake recipe that I can make from memory and I can choose the flavours I want each time. It is also a wish of mine that my kids learn and remember this simple recipe and pass this on. If you know of the classic French Yoghurt Cake recipe, where lore tells us that every French mother and child know this recipe and make it every week with seasonal flavours. For me, this is my version of that tradition and cake that suits many dietary requirements and seasonal circumstances such...

Life of Pie's Vanilla Marshmallow Recipe When I heard refined sugar free, soft and vanillaey(my own made up word) marshmallows, I was there! Each time I have made these beauties, I have learnt a little more about them and hence each batch has been better than the last. A quick tip, they set FAST! Be ready to spread  straight away on your lined tray. Also, just like beating egg whites, you will come to know when the stiff whipped peaks are at their best. Enjoy, have fun, they are a delicous treat waiting to happen for you. Rocky road in...

While I follow what I know is tried and true, here’s a family favorite: 5-Ingredient Chocolate Sauce My dear friend Marimba shared this with me, counting the ingredients on her hand. There are just five—And all in equal parts! Here they are: Raw cacao Sugar Butter Syrup of choice (we love maple) Milk of choice Pop them in a saucepan, stirring and combining as these delicious ingredients melt together. Then drizzle this hot sauce over: Ice cream Yoghurt As a base for a milkshake Over cake Or slather it on everything, my dear! Make extra and keep it in a...

        Lately, dinner at home has been simple. I haven’t had much flair in the air, thanks to my to-do list. So, I’ve been sticking to a good salad (always with citrus these days), roast veggies, and a piece of meat on high rotation. Throw in a curry or pasta, and that’s been our dinner lineup. However… sometimes all it takes is stepping into someone else’s kitchen to spark some inspiration! Yesterday, I walked in to see my mate Louise butterflying a chicken with this sensational spice mix she adores. A quick snap of my camera for...

And now for some cake for that elixir of life!   Dear Sarah, A long-time Fill Good fan—actually, she was a Naked Nuts fan—came in one day with the most divine fudgy brownie for me to try. She wanted me to try and she knew you all would want this recipe!And she was right! It’s gluten-free and vegan, which is a great perk for those who are dietary conscious. We love them! I can totally imagine myself as a happy old lady enjoying these brownies. From the Minimalist Baker Ingredients US Customary – Metric 1 15-ounce can black beans (well rinsed and drained // 1 can...