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    Home ยป Recipes

    Baking 101 - Tips & Tricks

    Become a baking superstar with these handy tips and tricks.... including how to cut perfect slices, a fool-proof way to melt chocolate in the microwave, plus simple tips for baking cookies, biscuits and muffins. And don't forget to download our free ingredient conversion chart which will help you convert between cups, metric and imperial measurements.

    • 3 Ingredient Quiche Crust
      3 Ingredient Quiche Crust
    • My all-time favourite buttercream icing recipe... it's so simple and needs just two ingredients! Plus it's absolutely perfect for icing your favourite cakes, birthday cakes or cupcakes!
      How To Make Buttercream | Super Easy Recipe
    • A hand holding a ball of sweet shortcrust pastry.
      Sweet Shortcrust Pastry
    • An image of the new Thermomix TM7 model.
      Thermomix TM7 vs. TM6: Which One is Right for You?
    • Spoons filled with different types of sugars.
      What Is Caster Sugar and How To Make Your Own?
    • A glass jar filled with creamy buttermilk.
      How To Make Buttermilk
    • Homemade Salted Caramel Sauce
    • Our go-to basic muffin recipe is tried, tested and loved by everyone! Mix and match with your favourite fillings for perfect muffins every single time!
      The Best Basic Muffin Recipe | Plus Tips & Variations
    • Ingredients on a white background
      Ingredient Conversions - Cups, Grams, Ounces, Metric & Imperial
    • A jar of homemade self raising flour tipping over.
      How To Make Self Raising Flour
    • An image of a slice cut into pieces with the text overlay '80+ common baking terms and what they really mean'
      80+ Common Baking Terms Glossary
    • Popped corn kernels on a bowl on a white and blue tea towel.
      3 Ingredient Stovetop Popcorn
    • A spoon with custard dripping off it into a jar of vanilla custard.
      Homemade Custard Recipe
    • A slice of rich chocolate cake with chocolate ganache and raspberries.
      2 Ingredient Chocolate Ganache Recipe
    • A collage of bright photos of different cookie recipes.
      10 Simple Tips For Baking Perfect Cookies
    • How To Perfectly Melt Chocolate In The Microwave
      How To Perfectly Melt Chocolate In The Microwave
    • How to bake the perfect cheesecake.
      The Ultimate Baked Cheesecake Guide | Recipes, Tips & Tricks
    • A collage of nine photos of various sweet slices.
      How To Cut Perfect Slices | Tips, Tricks & Recipes

    Iโ€™m Lucy! A mum, a wife, a food blogger and a lover of all things to do with food! I love creating delicious, no-fuss Thermomix and conventional recipes the whole family will love. Classic baking favourites, lunch box snacks, quick and easy family dinners and more!

    More about me โ†’

    โญ๏ธ Popular Right Now

    • No-Bake Rum Balls made with coconut, biscuits, condensed milk and cocoa powder.
      Kid-Friendly Rum Balls
    • Introducing the famous 100 Cookie Recipe made with just 4 ingredients... butter, caster sugar, condensed milk and self-raising flour. This freezer-friendly cookie dough can be flavoured with any add-ins you like!
      The Famous 100 Cookie Recipe | Easy Condensed Milk Cookies
    • This new and improved Lemon & Coconut Slice recipe is absolutely perfect! A beautiful tangy base topped with a creamy lemon frosting... it seriously doesn't get any better than this!
      Lemon Coconut Slice - New & Improved
    • A slice of rich mud cake with chocolate frosting and blueberries on a white plate.
      Chocolate Mud Cake

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      Healthy LCM Bars | 4 Ingredient Recipe
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      Yo Yo Biscuits | Classic Recipe
    • finished chocolate cake on a wooden board
      Easy Chocolate Cake
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      Weetbix Slice
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      Oreo Cheesecake
    • A half eaten piece of chocolate cheesecake with raspberries next to it.
      No-Bake Chocolate Cheesecake
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      White Chocolate, Coconut & Apricot Balls

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