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    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

    I’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!

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    ⭐️ Easter Baking Faves

    • A simple 4 ingredient Chocolate Easter Birds Nests recipe made with Changs fried noodes, melted chocolate, peanut butter and mini Easter eggs.
      Chocolate Easter Nests
    • A fluffy fruit hot cross bun spied with cinnamon and nutmeg on a white plate.
      Hot Cross Buns
    • A white cake stand topped with moist brownies filled with Easter eggs,
      Easter Brownies
    • The easiest No-Bake Easter Egg Slice you'll ever make! A biscuit base filled with your favourite mini Easter eggs, topped with a chocolate layer and even more Easter eggs!
      No-Bake Easter Slice

    🎒 Lunch Box Winners

    • finished chocolate cake on a wooden board
      Easy Chocolate Cake
    • A stack of 3 pieces of marshmallow slice with puffed rice.
      Rice Bubble Marshmallow Slice
    • A pile of cheese and vegemite scrolls.
      Cheese And Vegemite Scrolls
    • A sugar-topped muffin with blueberries mixed throughout.
      Blueberry Muffins
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    🥪 Easy Weeknight Dinners

    • Golden chicken rissoles on a plate with salad in the background.
      Chicken Rissoles
    • A piece of egg and bacon tart on a white plate with green rocket in the background.
      Quiche Lorraine
    • A baking dish filled with salsa chicken.
      Mexican Baked Salsa Chicken | 4 Ingredients
    • My classic creamy Tuna Pasta Casserole is a family favourite! It's a budget-friendly midweek dinner that's packed full of vegetables and can be made ahead of time and frozen. 
      Creamy Tuna Pasta Bake

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