Recipes

I was lucky enough to live in South Africa for a while and became a little (quite a lot) obsessed with the 'milk tart'... a bit like an egg custard but creamier and, well, not so eggy.  I was stewing some of Andy's infamous rhubarb whilst telling the kids about my...

As we are going to be spending more time at home over the next few weeks, why not get ready to try some festive baking? Here's our favourite recipe for an easy to make and utterly delicious Christmas cake.   Even if you've never attempted one before this is a super...

We foraged lots of wild garlic today and are just about to have a go at adding it to this delicious soda bread recipe....  get gathering folks, the garlic is in abundance and at its best just about now!   Wild Garlic Carrot & Black Pepper Soda Bread What...

A fast take on the hot cross bun... Scoop and Scales has all the dry ingredients for these little cases of deliciousness... Easter themed with the piped crosses on here, but pretty delicious all year round to be fair! Hot Cross Muffins (Gluten Free)   What you'll...

A salad with a twist - try this one and let us know how you get on. You will need: **available at Scoop and Scales 1 handful of flat-leaf parsley 1 handful  mint 1 handful of chives 200g radishes 2 beetroot, peeled and quartered 1 red apple, cored, quartered and...

Here is a lovely nut butter that will not only taste delicious but also reduce the packaging that you buy. You will need: **available at Scoop and Scales 200g Mixed nuts 2 tsp of oil (quantity varies) Salt and pepper to taste The quantity for these ingredients really...

Here is a recipie to make your lunch a bit more interesting - pop in a tub and take with you where ever you go. You will need: (**available at Scoop and Scales) 375g brown rice ** 2 x 400g cans mixed beans, drained and rinsed ** 340g can sweetcorn, drained 1 small red...

The Bake-Off season is upon us!! Here's a recipe for a  delicious Middle Eastern sweet treat, a perfect pick me up on an autumn day and great for using up leftover nuts and seeds you may have lurking in the bottom of your jars. Works well with any of the suggested...

Fancy a date night? This is a slice but be warned it wont last for very long as everyone loves it. You will need: **available at Scoop and Scales - 175g flour** -175g oats ** -175g butter or margarine -50g brown sugar ** For the filling -175g dates, stoned and chopped...

This cake is similar to a malt loaf. Depending on what variation of fruit you use you can make it close to a sticky pudding and it is delicious with custard or cream. You will need: **available at Scoop and Scales 100g of bran sticks or flakes ** 250g mixed fruit **...

A perfect afternoon snack or an addition to the packed lunch. delicious served with marmite! You will need: **available at Scoop and Scales 250g plain flour** 1/2 tsp salt 1tsp dry mustard 4tsp baking powder** 50g butter 100g mature cheddar cheese 1 egg beaten 150ml...

A great start to a weekend morning (or weekday if you really organised) You will need: **available at Scoop and Scales 120g self raising flour** 80g oats 70g sugar ** 2 eggs 90g milk 50g chia seeds** 50g raisins** 120ml water Optional - A mashed banana or two What to...

Are you trying a Meat Free diet? Here is a great alternative to beef burgers You will need: **available at Scoop and Scales 2 cans black beans, drained, rinsed, and patted dry** 1 Tbsp oil ** 1/2 of a pepper 1/2 of a large onion 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 and 1/2 tsp...