Tag: Snacks
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Chai and Spice Pumpkin Bread

There are a lot of classic pumpkin bread recipes which call for water. I’m always a bit suspicious of water in recipes – it has its place, but it can be a missed opportunity for another layer of flavour. In this cake chai takes the place of water, adding a subtle and welcome earthy richness.…
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Pear and Feta Muffins with Rosemary

Sweet pears? Yes! Briny feta? Yes! Gingery rosemary? Yes! This may not be the most traditional of mixtures, but these muffins work! If you are a lover of sweet and savoury flavour combos, you need to get in on these. Ingredients: Directions: Notes:
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Walnut and Date Bread with a Cinnamon Apple Swirl

This is a rather rustic bread. It is happiest in thick slices next to a big cup of hot coffee, but would be ill at ease on the multi-tiered trays served at elegant tea parties. Which is too bad, since this bread has a lot to offer. If coziness is available in bread form, this…
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Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Pumpkins are incredibly versatile. Whether you are making soup, pie, or just need a spare head for The Headless Horseman, pumpkins have you covered. Unfortunately, you are always left with a sticky mess of tangled orange insides. Do what you will with the squishy bits, but don’t throw away the pumpkin seeds! They are easy…
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Savoury Roasted Chickpeas

A few spices can transform a can of chickpeas into a snack that hits all the right buttons – crunchy, salty and flavourful! These are surprisingly versatile – not only are they delicious served on their own, but they are also great tossed on top of a salad like croutons or sprinkled into soup to…
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Cheese buns

While I love unrolling a cinnamon bun and eating it layer by layer, sometimes I’m just in the mood for something that is savoury rather than sweet. And so these cheese buns were born! They are rolled up like a cinnamon bun but are cheesy right through, from the dough to the delicious whirl of…