A true classic — apple crumble is essentially a delicious apple pie-style filling with raisins, topped with a buttery crumble. It’s best served warm, although it has its fans when cold too ;). A simple, quick dessert packed with apples — perfect for sharing and ideal for
The classic British dessert trifle probably has more flavour variations than Polish dumplings 😉 — although the most traditional version is simply strawberries, jelly, custard and whipped cream. Traditionally, the base of the dish is filled with fruit set in jelly.
I really wanted to make these with rhubarb — but, as luck would have it, I couldn’t find any in the local shops (most of them were closed because of the Royal Wedding!). Luckily, I had some overripe bananas at home — and they turned out to be a perfect substitute.
Waffles — but make them luxurious! This elegant waffle “cake” is a fun and unusual way to serve a classic favourite. Whether it turns out more like a cake or a gateau depends on the size of your waffle maker. I used a smaller one to create a more delicate, refined look.
A wonderfully refreshing strawberry and pineapple smoothie – at this time of year, best made with frozen strawberries. Ideally, use freshly squeezed orange juice, but any good-quality fresh orange juice (not from concentrate) will work just as well. A perfect start to the day!
A vibrant green smoothie made with kale, pear and pineapple :). This flavour combination was suggested by one of my readers – and it works beautifully! A perfect boost of energy to start your day or enjoy as a light afternoon pick-me-up.
Panna cotta has never been so refreshing or so full of flavour :). It’s all thanks to the passion fruit pulp, which is strained and added directly to the dessert – the taste is incredible! The chilled panna cotta is served on slices of ripe mango and…
Porridge with rhubarb is dangerously delicious – comforting, moreish and absolutely perfect for breakfast :). It’s a year-round favourite too – in winter, simply use frozen rhubarb. Lightly creamy, with perfectly balanced proportions – just the way I like it.
Crêpes with sweet cheese filling are simply thin pancakes spread with curd cheese, then lightly fried in butter and served warm – just the way we like them. For the filling, I add egg yolks along with sugar, which makes it richer and gives it the perfect consistency.
A smoothie – the quickest and easiest dessert for warmer days :). You might just fall in love with the combination of strawberries and coconut cream… absolutely delicious!
Bircher muesli is perhaps the most famous muesli in the world. Its name comes from the Swiss doctor who first created and popularised it in his clinic. What makes it special is that the oats are not cooked – instead, they are soaked overnight, and the next day combined
A fruit terrine is the perfect dessert for hot days :). There’s probably no better time to make it than mid-summer, when fresh seasonal fruits are at their best. A fruit terrine is simply an abundance of fruit set in clear jelly. Ready-made clear jelly is easy to find nowadays
A familiar, comforting crumble-style dessert. Quick, effortless and almost impossible to get wrong ;). Juicy blackberries and plums baked under a soft, cookie-like topping. Finished with flaked almonds, this cobbler bakes up beautifully golden – and tastes
A true Christmas showstopper! I fell in love after the very first bite. A deliciously crisp-on-the-outside, marshmallow-soft Pavlova layered with a creamy filling enriched with marsala or amaretto, coffee-soaked sponge biscuits and finished with a dusting of cocoa. Elegant
What a flavour combination! A delicious coconut cream paired with aromatic rhubarb, served on a base of amaretti biscuits (though coconut biscuits work just as well). This coconut and rhubarb dessert is quick to prepare and served in individual glasses – simple, elegant
A quick, delicious and melt-in-the-mouth chocolate pudding with pears. Perfect when you’re craving something chocolatey but don’t want to spend more than a few minutes preparing dessert. It’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, and you probably already have all the
Strawberry tiramisu is a truly indulgent layered sponge cake with a light cream and plenty of fresh strawberries. It’s a delightful dessert – perfect for the upcoming Mother’s Day. Not overly sweet, beautifully moist, and filled with a melt-in-the-mouth tiramisu-style cream,
By now, most people have probably heard of chia seeds (Salvia hispanica). A while ago, there was a real boom on food blogs featuring recipes with chia. It’s hardly surprising – they were quickly labelled a “superfood”, with their nutritional benefits widely praised: rich in omega