Citrus Slice … No Baking Required …

Here’s a gorgeous slice that’s quick to make, requires no baking and is perfect for afternoon tea when friends drop by for a cuppa. Enjoy! Citrus Slice … No Baking Required …   Print Prep time 20 mins Total time 20 mins   Author: Mrs Organised Ingredients … 1 packet Marie Biscuits, crushed 1 can sweetened condensed milk 2 cups desiccated coconut 3 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons lemon rind, grated Icing 1 tablespoons butter 1 ½ cups icing sugar 1 – 1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice desiccated coconut, extra Method … Melt butter … read more

Pumpkin Scones …

Lady Flo Bjelke-Petersen is famous for her Pumpkin Scones and, although I’ve never baked her recipe, I have baked Mum’s Pumpkin Scones for years. These are perfect for morning tea and school lunches and are a great way to use up leftover pumpkin from other recipes. Enjoy! Pumpkin Scones …   Print Prep time 15 mins Cook time 15 mins Total time 30 mins   Author: Mrs Organised Serves: 10 Ingredients … 2 cups self-raising flour ¼ teaspoon nutmeg 2 tablespoons cold butter, chopped 1 cup cold mashed pumpkin ¼ cup brown sugar 1 egg, … read more

4 Great Ideas for Organising Baking Trays and Racks …

Storing the trays, racks and things we use for baking can be a bit of a challenge. Mostly they end up stacked in an uneven pile in a cupboard. It’s difficult to keep tidy because everything is different sizes and it’s frustrating when you want the item on the bottom of the pile. Sound familiar?? So when I renovated my kitchen about 8 years ago, I put a lot of thought into what would be stored in each drawer and cupboard and I definitely wanted a solution for my baking trays, muffin trays, cake tins and oven racks. Ideally, I wanted to stand them up so they could … read more

Cheese and Chive Scones …

Scones are the perfect snack food … great for afternoon tea when friends stop by for a visit and ideal for an after-school treat. Recently on the blog I shared my recipe for Plain Scones along with my tips for ensuring you get a great result every single time … it’s all about the touch … the lighter the better! This is another of my favourite family recipes … Cheese and Chive Scones. These tend to be a little denser because of the cheese, so they won’t rise quite as much, but boy do they taste good anyway! Enjoy! Cheese and Chive Scones …   Print … read more

Apple and Banana Bread …

If you’re looking for a delicious recipe for afternoon tea or something that can be frozen for school lunches, then this recipe is ideal … the sweetness of the banana and texture of beautiful chunks of apple will have you licking your lips and definitely wanting more. Enjoy! Apple and Banana Bread …   Print Prep time 15 mins Cook time 40 mins Total time 55 mins   Author: Mrs Organised Ingredients … 125g butter, chopped (at room temperature) ¾ cup brown sugar, firmly packed 2 eggs 1 ½ cups self-raising flour 1 teaspooon … read more

How to Bake a Perfect Scone …

It took me years to gather the courage to even try baking scones. I’d heard so many people say how they had tried and failed so I figured it was best avoided. However, after years of being afraid I finally decided to have a go and I’m so glad I did! Scones seem simple enough … take some fairly basic ingredients, mix them together and you get a beautiful, soft, fluffy scone. Well, that’s the theory anyway and, with a few simple tips passed on by my Mum, I managed to produce exactly that. So, here are my top tips: Scones need a very light touch and should be … read more

Chocolate Chip Chocolate Muffins …

Here’s a fantastic recipe that I’ve been baking for years. I can almost guarantee it will be a hit … it’s delicious, it’s suitable to freeze and it’s oh so simple! Perfect for lunch boxes, morning teas or when friends stop by to visit. Chocolate Chip Chocolate Muffins …   Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 19 mins Total time 29 mins   Author: Mrs Organised Serves: 24 Ingredients … 3 cups self-raising flour, sifted ¾ cup cocoa powder, sifted 1 ½ cups caster sugar 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder 3 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 cup … read more

Pineapple and Carrot Muffins …

I’ve really been in the mood for baking lately and trying to get a bit of a head start on morning teas when Miss 15 heads back to school. I’ve been making Banana Bread, Apple and Cinnamon Loaf, and loads of muffins including these Pineapple and Carrot Muffins. These are yummy and moist and freeze beautifully. Pineapple and Carrot Muffins …   Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 30 mins Total time 40 mins   Author: Mrs Organised Serves: 18 Ingredients … 1 ¼ cups plain flour (I used gluten free) 1 ¼ cups self-raising flour (I used … read more

Banana Bread … Best Ever …

Nothing beats a good Banana Bread ….. easy to make, quick to cook, can be frozen, absolutely scrumptious ….. and this recipe will produce probably the best Banana Bread you will ever eat … true … would I lie to you! I can’t remember where I found this particular recipe but I’ve been cooking it for years. In most of my baking I use Gluten-free flours but feel free to substitute for the regular variety. I especially love the Orgran brand flours because they substitute cup for cup with regular flour and I’ve noticed no difference to the end result in terms of density, … read more

Sticky Date Muffins …

I’ve been baking quite a lot lately making sure I’ve got loads of goodies in the freezer ready for lunchboxes. Here is another of my all time favourite muffin recipes … Sticky Date Muffins. These are so delicious, incredibly moist and they also freeze beautifully! This recipe is very versatile as well because I have also served these for dessert as small puddings. Just place one muffin in a bowl, add some strawberries or raspberries to the top, dust lightly with icing sugar and serve with a small jug of Butterscotch or Caramel Sauce (I’ll share these recipes … read more

Apricot Muffins …

I love to get organised for school lunches by baking some yummy goodies on the weekend and then popping them in the freezer. I find this takes the pressure off if morning teas are already pre-prepared and it also means I’m not reaching for store bought treats. This recipe is popular in my house … I hope you enjoy it too! Apricot Muffins …   Print Author: Mrs Organised Ingredients … 2 ½ cups (2 x 200g packets) chopped dried apricots 4 ½ cups self-raising flour (I used gluten free) ¾ cup castor sugar 190g butter ¾ cup milk (I used light milk) … read more

Jam Drops …

Jam Drops are an old favourite in my house! I first remember learning to cook these during Home Economics in High School so here is my version that I’ve been cooking for years. It’s a simple recipe using basic ingredients but it turns out perfectly every time! Jam Drops …   Print Author: Mrs Organised Ingredients … 150g butter, softened ¾ cup castor sugar 1 egg 2 teaspoons vanilla essence/extract 1 teaspoon lemon rind, finely grated (optional) 2 cups self-raising flour (I use gluten-free) Jam Method … Preheat oven to 160C. Using … read more

Chocolate Raspberry Muffins …

Okay, so a muffin isn’t necessarily going to be the healthiest snack out there but this recipe is definitely an improvement on one of my old favourites. I’ve added apple puree, which reduces the quantity of butter used and I also used low fat or skim milk, which I do in most of my recipes. These two things add up to less saturated fat and also fewer calories (or kilojoules). Try these little gems and see what you think. My verdict … yum!! Chocolate Raspberry Muffins …   Print Author: Mrs Organised Ingredients … 1 ¾ cups plain flour (I … read more