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This Spaghetti Bolognese is super simple to make but tastes amazing and is packed full of fresh vegetables. This recipe makes around 3 Bolognese portions, so it’s perfect for prepping at the start of the week ready for when your cooking time is limited. Prep Time: 15 mins. Cooking...

Dear Auntie Carol, Any cheap Christmas present ideas for family? I’m strapped for cash and need some inspo. Dear reader… You know, Channel 4 originally asked ME to do their Christmas special. Yes, that’s right – Kirstie’s Handmade Christmas was originally meant to be Carol’s Handmade Christmas! But I...

Simplicity is all important when baking in a student home, and scones are perfectly suited to this. Requiring only a few ingredients and not much of your time, scones are a well-loved crowd pleaser, and perfect comfort food for the long winter nights. Makes 10 Ingredients 450g self-raising flour...

When you’ve got those late-night cake and hot-chocolate cravings, but its too much effort to get your pots and pans out, the glorious mug-cake is going to be your new best friend. With a few ingredients, a microwave and a couple of minutes, you’ll have dreamy, spongy chocolate cake without the hassle....

So, it’s that time of year. You’ve moved into your first, or second house and have set a date to have the gang round for pre-drinks, a house party or a catch-up. However, you’re going to need something to soak up the alcohol which suits everyone’s snacking needs. Here’s...

Got the gang over for a catch-up? Or no time to create a three tier birthday cake? This tried and tested recipe will cook up a treat in less than an hour. We’ve added some extra nibbles to naughty it up a bit, making it a marshmallow and pecan chocolate...

Oh so simple, but oh so effective – this gloopy, rich chocolate cake is the perfect remedy for long days in front of the books. INGREDIENTS 1 cup buttermilk   (or add 1-2 teaspoons of lemon juice to milk ) 1 cup vegetable oil 2 eggs 2 cups flour 2 cups granulated...