Jessica Ransom

London

Senior Food Writer at Goodtoknow

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Articles

Trifle cake

May 4, 2024 | goodto.com | Rose Fooks |Jessica Ransom

Our trifle cake is filled with creamy custard and topped with coconut yogurt and raspberries to keep it dairy-free and delicious. The sherry can be swapped for a little orange juice if you’re making the recipe for kids to tuck into as well. This is a great recipe to make with little ones as they will enjoy hollowing out the cake and snacking on the offcuts. All of the elements can be made ahead and then assembled and chilled around 30 minutes before you want to serve.
Coconut and pineapple ice lollies

Apr 29, 2024 | goodto.com | Rose Fooks |Jessica Ransom

These coconut and pineapple ice lollies are the perfect cheap and easy treat for the whole family. Customise the toppings and make them with your kids ready for a sunny day or afternoon treat. Kids can help blitz the ingredients for the lollies and pour them into moulds. There are only three steps in the method and they have an initial freeze overnight. Consider prepping them ahead up to this stage and then finish off the decoration with your kids the next day.
Black rice coconut pudding

Apr 26, 2024 | goodto.com | Rose Fooks |Jessica Ransom

This black rice coconut pudding is easy to make ahead and kids can chop all of the fruit for the little salsa on top. There are only four steps in the method of this recipe and it can be served warm or cold, making it perfect for prepping ahead. We’ve served it with mango and strawberries on top but you could swap for chunks of pineapple, raspberries, or whatever fruit you fancy.
Sweet potato and courgette fish cakes

Apr 13, 2024 | goodto.com | Rose Fooks |Jessica Ransom

Our sweet potato and courgette fish cakes are perfect for an easy dinner or make mini versions for some healthy party food. Using sweet potatoes and courgettes to bulk out the fish cakes makes these an affordable dinner that doesn’t compromise on flavour. They take 20 minutes to cook and can be enjoyed for a light lunch, dinner, or even as a starter or party food snack. Kids can help mash everything together and shape the cakes but you’ll need to take the lead with the frying.
Broccoli pasta with pancetta

Apr 3, 2024 | goodto.com | Rose Fooks |Jessica Ransom

Our broccoli pasta with pancetta is easy to cook and you can get the kids to help prepare the veggies and grate the cheese. If you’re keen to get the kids cooking this is a great dinner to make together. They can dice the broccoli stalks, crush the garlic, juice the lemon, and grate the cheese. Using the whole head of broccoli is a great way to teach the little ones about the importance of reducing food waste.
Stuffed lamb shoulder with feta and apricot

Mar 25, 2024 | goodto.com | Rose Fooks |Jessica Ransom

This stuffed lamb shoulder with feta and apricot serves 6 with leftovers and is easy to carve because it’s boneless. We can’t think of a tastier main to serve up this Easter. It’s the perfect combination of salty cheese, plump fruit, and succulent meat. It’s also a really easy-to-carve option as there are no bones. You can marinade the lamb up to two days ahead, just bring it to room temperature before cooking.
Stuffed spring leg of lamb with herby chutney

Mar 22, 2024 | goodto.com | Jules Mercer |Jessica Ransom

Our stuffed spring leg of lamb with herby chutney is a delicious easy-to-carve Easter main and leftovers are delicious in a pitta bread with feta and salad. This is a wonderful recipe to share with your family because it’s easy to prepare ahead and once it’s stuffed, the lamb only takes around an hour and 15 minutes to cook. Any leftover meat and sauce can be tossed together with rice or couscous and chopped roasted veg for a delicious light lunch.
Easter coconut and lemon cake

Mar 20, 2024 | goodto.com | Jules Mercer |Jessica Ransom

Our Easter coconut and lemon cake is filled with whipped cream and zingy lemon curd. The kids will love decorating the top with chocolate treats and desiccated coconut. We love the appearance of a triple-layered cake but if you’ve only got two tins just bake two slightly thicker sponges. You will likely need to add a few minutes to the baking time. The sponge can be made the day before and then you could assemble and decorate the cake with your kids just before you want to serve it.
Pistachio and elderflower Battenberg

Mar 17, 2024 | goodto.com | Jess M. Meyer |Jessica Ransom

This pistachio and elderflower Battenberg is sandwiched together with elderflower buttercream but you can swap for apricot jam or citrus curd for something zingier. A Battenberg cake looks very impressive and it’s not as difficult as you might think to make. You have to prepare your tin properly and be patient with the assembly process but then it’s very simple. There are only five steps in the method which shows it isn’t overly complicated.
Chocolate orange hot cross buns

Mar 15, 2024 | goodto.com | Rose Fooks |Jessica Ransom

Our chocolate orange hot cross buns can be served as an indulgent Easter breakfast treat, afternoon snack, or dessert. If your kids are still quite young they might not have the patience to wait for the dough to knead and prove but they will no doubt appreciate your hard work when the smell of the buns coming out of the oven fills the house. The recipe only has four steps in the method and while it’s easiest to knead the dough with a machine, it can also be done by hand.