Morello Cherry & Amaretti Crumble
I do love a fruit crumble! Not only are they the perfect comfort food for cooler nights, but they are incredibly quick to make. And, if you store your home-made crumble in the fridge or freezer as I...
View ArticleRich Hazelnut Christmas Cake
Nothing says Christmas, in the culinary sense of course, like a rich, dark fruit cake. Packed with dried fruit, nuts, spices and liqueur, it’s the quintessential treat to serve on, and around, the Big...
View ArticleGreen Smoothie Bowl
Happy New Year to you all! I’ve got the perfect post-Christmas holiday dish for you – a Green Smoothie Bowl. It’s perfect because if, like me, you’ve over-indulged in the last few days (well… weeks...
View ArticleWhite Peach & Ricotta Cheesecake
Time for another cheesecake – this time a baked White Peach & Ricotta Cheesecake. I’m always up for new and interesting versions of cheesecake – sometimes it’s good to break away from the standard...
View ArticleWhite Chocolate Panna Cotta with Raspberry Jelly
This delectable White Chocolate Panna Cotta & Raspberry Jelly dessert came about because I had a stash of thawed frozen raspberries I needed to use up. And, as luck would have it, a big bar of...
View ArticleGluten-free Sponge Cake
When all is said and done, I’m an absolute sucker for the plainest of plain sponge cakes sandwiched together with fruit jam and lashings of whipped cream. Always have been; always will be. Don’t get me...
View ArticleApricot & Almond Tarte Tatin
There’s something pretty impressive about a tarte tatin – not only does it impress taste-wise, but it really does show off a bit of expertise in the kitchen, if I do say so myself. To start with,...
View ArticlePassionfruit & Citrus Flummery
It’s that time of the year when my favourite fruit in the world – passionfruit – make their appearance. The problem is, in our neck of the woods at least, unless you happen to grow them yourself,...
View ArticleMango Lassi
There’s an Indian restaurant where I live that makes the most amazing Mango Lassis. Of course, I love their Chicken Korma and Garlic Naan, but it’s their Mango Lassis that really rock my world. I’ve...
View ArticleBerry & Rose Water Chia Jam
Here’s something a bit new for me – chia jam. Chia is a true wonder food – it’s incredibly nutritious, being high in omega-3 fatty acids, rich in antioxidants and a good source of fibre, calcium and...
View ArticleChocolate Panforte
Is it a cake or confectionery? Well, this Chocolate Panforte is a bit of both. It’s a traditional Tuscan Christmas cake which combines dark chocolate, nuts, fruits and spices, held together with a...
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