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Za’atar Scones with Oven Dried Tomatoes

zaatar-scones-with-dried-tomatoesScones are homely, versatile and super quick to make. Savoury or sweet there all delicious and recently made these za’atar scones for our cookbook book club. This time around when making them for the family, added some of my oven dried tomatoes. We love anything za’atar in our household and it’s worth shopping around to find the freshest za’atar mix available. Continue reading “Za’atar Scones with Oven Dried Tomatoes”

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Homemade Brown Bread with Oatmeal and Sunflower Seeds

brown-bread-with-oatmeal_sunflower-seeds-4458-2The aroma of freshly baked bread wafting through the kitchen… one of life’s great pleasures. Growing up in Ireland I know how much we love our traditional brown and white soda bread and the variations are as long as your arm. You might think it looks complicated to make but I assure you, it’s really simple. With this recipe no messing with yeast, no kneading or proving necessary, unlike my Irish soda bread with cranberries and candied orange peel which requires a gentle knead to shape. Continue reading “Homemade Brown Bread with Oatmeal and Sunflower Seeds”

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Slice and Bake Fennel and Lemon Shortbread Biscuits

Fennel and Lemon Shortbread-3800Short, buttery and perfect with a cuppa, these fennel and lemon shortbread biscuits are not difficult to make. Once the dough is shaped and chilled, all you need do is slice and bake. The sweet mellow liquorice flavour of fennel seeds compliments the zesty flavor of lemon. Continue reading “Slice and Bake Fennel and Lemon Shortbread Biscuits”