Recipes
Discover delicious recipes you'll love here at Smart Gift Solutions... this is where we share our favourite recipes from around the Web. We love easy recipe ideas to keep little ones entertained and are big fans of cookie and cake recipes which compliment our best selling gifts... we bet we can get those taste buds tingling in no time once you've delved into our recipe archives!
How to Make Delicious Fruit Popsicles
Sometimes there’s nothing better than sitting in hot sunshine whilst enjoying a refreshing ice lolly filled with the sweet tastes of Summer to compliment our fantastic mood. But the majority of the time, prepackaged frozen goods are filled with unhealthy amounts of sugar, leaving both adults and children more dehydrated and tired than they bargained for! Young children may already have their favourite ice-cold treat, with a branded lolly being something they always ask for at the beach, in the garden or by the pool. But how about creating enticing popsicles that are healthy and look awesome too? This way you can stay on top of their sugar levels, as you know the exact ingredients in each lolly - and that they’re natural and good for you too! It’s also a great way to impress friends and family with your own brilliant ice lolly creations…
There's No Denying The Nation's Favourite Snack
There is no denying it - biscuits are the Nation’s favourite snack! If we trace the shelves of our local supermarket or convenience store, they’ll be a seemingly endless selection of British biscuits in different shapes, sizes and flavours. Whether you’re searching for the perfect tea companion or an assorted selection to impress friends and family, you can rest assured there is never a shortage of choice. They can be coated in chocolate, sprinkled with crunchy nuts or dipped in jam, wafer based or marshmallow stuffed, or simply a plain old digestive biscuit: either way, there will always be a biscuit you can enjoy.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
If you have a sweet tooth then you are sure to love these adorable chocolate peanut butter cups by Kate Doran creator of Thelittleloaf.com. Smooth peanut butter encased in a blend of dark and milk chocolate, these would make a great gift for a loved one or an indulgent treat just for you! Need an excuse? Go on, because it's Milk Chocolate Day today!
The Best Flaky Biscuit Recipe
If, like me, you love your biscuits with that bit of extra flakiness, you'll love this recipe from Chef, Jenny McCoy, the instructor at the Institute of Culinary Education. It's a recipe she teaches to students who are training to be professional chefs. Discover top tips and the perfect recipe to achieve the best flakiest biscuit!
Carrot Cake Recipe - Made Easy
We asked you recently what was your favourite cake.... we had a phenonemal response with so many delicious flavours, it left us drooling! The favourite that came up the most though was Carrot Cake. I guess this satisfies our cake craving but takes away a lot of the guilt because as well as being delicious, it is really good for you! Here's a quick and easy carrot cake recipe for you...
Cupcakes to Break Your Diet
We don’t know about you, but sticking to a diet can be really, really hard when there’s sweet treats available. Personally, our biggest vice has got to be the deliciously divine cupcake! Endless flavours of different fillings and toppings means there’s a cupcake flavour to suit any taste preference and no matter what the occasion, a cupcake is always appreciated.
Easy to Make Summer Cocktails
Here at Smart Gift, we’re delighted to put together a collection of three beautifully simple, delicious cocktail recipes for you to enjoy throughout the summer months. During the Christmas season, we revel in the aromatic spices of ginger and cinnamon, with the flavours of mulled wine warming our senses. Yet, as we approach the thrills of Summer sunshine and late nights (or we hope with British weather…), we crave the fruity, light and crisp zests of some exciting new beverages!
Why Not Indulge in Caramel Popcorn Day?
Just in case you need a little inspiration to be food naughty today we're going to give you the perfect excuse! Grab a bag of Caramel Popcorn, or better still, if you've time on your hands, cook up a delicious traditional recipe, because it's... National Caramel Popcorn Day today!