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Arron O'halloran
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I'm Arron O'halloran and I'm an interior and baking obsessive blogger. I write about home, lifestyle and recipes.
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Chocolate & malt loaf torte
Don’t be deceived by how easy this is to make – the result is a rich, dense cake with a malted coating. Eat it warm as a pudding or serve...
Arron O'Halloran
May 9, 20182 min read
Pea & pasta frittata
Use up leftovers with this easy mint, pea and pasta frittata, which takes just 20 minutes. It keeps really well – pack into lunchboxes...
Arron O'Halloran
May 8, 20181 min read
Gooseberry and Bay Leaf Jam
Later on in the season the Gooseberries become softer and actually slightly sweeter, however do not be fooled they are still very tart!...
Arron O'Halloran
May 7, 20183 min read
Waitrose - Mango chicken & coconut rice stir fry
Serves 2 Prepare 5 minutes Cook 15 minutes Ingredients 1 tbsp sunflower oil 300g pack Waitrose Fruity Mango, Coconut And Lime British...
Arron O'Halloran
May 4, 20181 min read
ONION, THYME AND GOAT’S CHEESE TART
I do like a tart with a nice green salad on a summers day and I've made this one a few times, in fact last time i made it with caerphilly...
Arron O'Halloran
May 1, 20182 min read
Peach Cobbler Snack Cake
Traditional Peach Cobbler turned into a super moist Snack Cake. Preparing this cake from scratch is super quick and easy, which makes it...
Arron O'Halloran
Apr 30, 20181 min read
Baked onion bhajis
A healthier alternative to the deep-fried onion bhajis you find in Indian restaurants. These are baked and exceedingly tasty. They are...
Arron O'Halloran
Apr 28, 20181 min read
LAVENDER-SPICED HONEY MADELEINES
INGREDIENTS ½ CUP (150G) PLAIN FLOUR, SIFTED ½ TEASPOON BAKING POWDER, SIFTED ⅓ CUP (55G) CASTER SUGAR 1 TEASPOON DRIED LAVENDER+ 2 EGGS ...
Arron O'Halloran
Apr 28, 20181 min read
COURGETTE AND POTATO CAKES WITH MINT AND FETA CHEESE
These quite brilliant little courgette cakes used to have to be fried, which is tiresome when you have much to prepare for a party....
Arron O'Halloran
Apr 27, 20182 min read
Coronation chicken
Invented for the Coronation banquet of Elizabeth II, this recipe was originally called Poilet Reine Elizabeth, but quickly became known...
Arron O'Halloran
Apr 25, 20181 min read
MACAROONS
British cookery expert Debbie Major turns her hand to traditional macaroons, tweaking the recipe until she finds the definitive version...
Arron O'Halloran
Apr 23, 20181 min read
Olive oil rosemary apricot cake
Non-sweet tooths, this one’s for you. The combination of olive oil, rosemary and lemon in a cake is just sensational, and so wonderfully...
Picture: Alan Benson-recipe from By POH LING YEOW
Apr 22, 20182 min read
Smoked salmon and asparagus quiche
I find Quiche is so versatile and quick to prepare. This decadent smoked salmon version is great served with a salad for an easy mid-week...
Arron O'Halloran
Apr 21, 20181 min read
Rye chocolate brownies
This is another favourite recipe from The Violet Bakery Cookbook by Claire Ptak. I find Claire's recipes easy to make and always come...
Arron O'Halloran
Apr 20, 20182 min read
Honey and rose water madeleines
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s choice of Claire Ptak to make their wedding cake has made her the baker of the moment, but since i got...
Arron O'Halloran
Apr 19, 20182 min read
Wild garlic, artichoke and lemon rice
Fresh lemon, seasonal artichoke and the sweetness of wild garlic makes this the perfect dish for a summer day. Living on the Isle of...
Arron O'Halloran
Apr 19, 20181 min read
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