I can already hear you: “Oh, come on – who needs a recipe for crepes?” I used to make them without a proper recipe, simply mixing flour, milk and eggs and getting on with it. But ever since I picked up Michel Roux’s Eggs, this is the only way I make them…
A delicate baked ricotta and mascarpone pudding, in the style of mini cheesecakes with rhubarb. These individual puddings are baked in ramekins and served with rhubarb gently cooked in orange juice. Light, fragrant and utterly delicious.
A cosy autumn twist on the classic Kaiserschmarrn — Apfelschmarrn, a light and fluffy shredded pancake. This version is enriched with finely chopped apples, gently sautéed in butter with a touch of cinnamon and raisins. It’s a true treat — perfect for a leisurely
This beautifully deep pink-red smoothie is made with blood oranges (still available in shops) and frozen cherries from the freezer. Banana, as always, gives it a lovely creamy texture. The cherry smoothie is absolutely delicious!
Is there a better time of year for green smoothies than spring? Let’s start with kale — a wonderful combination of kale, kiwi and banana.
You can hardly taste the kale, which makes this smoothie a hit even with children — they’ll love it for its flavour
This is a classic chocolate mousse recipe — and truly the best. I prepared it for Valentine’s evening, because I simply can’t imagine that day without chocolate. It’s light, delicate and intensely chocolatey. “Heavenly” hardly does it justice.
These spinach crepes can be made today — no need to wait for spring! Children will love the vibrant green colour of their favourite crepes, and you’ve got a quick snack sorted. You can also achieve a green colour by adding basil or kale to a classic
I promised myself that after returning from Barcelona, I would make crema catalana. This one tastes exactly like the crema catalana we had on holiday. A delicate custard infused with cinnamon, lemon and orange, topped with a crisp layer of caramelised sugar that cracks under
Kale paired with green apple – a combination that’s hard to resist. It smells wonderful and tastes just as good :). This kale, apple and kiwi smoothie is packed with goodness – a perfect way to start the day. You can also use spinach instead of kale. If you have your
Crème brûlée is the aristocracy of French desserts – one of the most iconic and deservedly celebrated classics, yet brilliantly simple. A silky, delicate vanilla custard topped with a thin, crisp layer of caramel. I didn’t expect it to work on my first attempt, or that I’d be
Probably the best pancakes I’ve ever eaten. And those bananas in them… absolutely heavenly! There was a suggestion to serve them with pecans, but they didn’t last long enough… Maybe next time… ;).
It would be a shame not to try this recipe over the May bank holiday. The most popular mango and yoghurt drink – nourishing, refreshing and delicious!
A delicious combination of spinach and pineapple in a light, refreshing smoothie. Spinach and pineapple smoothie is a quick dose of vitamins and everyday energy within easy reach. Spinach is a real nutritional powerhouse, especially rich in vitamins K and C
What’s the easiest (and healthiest) way to use chokeberries? Of course, in a silky chokeberry and raspberry smoothie with the beautiful colour of forest berries. Frozen fruit works perfectly here – just remember that the more frozen fruit you add, the thicker the smoothie will be.
An irresistible advocaat tiramisu! It has everything you expect from the classic Italian dessert, but with the addition of smooth advocaat liqueur. Importantly, the liqueur doesn’t dominate the flavour – the dessert remains delicate and pleasantly creamy with just
Whenever I manage to buy fragrant, beautiful first-of-the-season local strawberries, I immediately want to make pancakes or crêpes to go with them. This time I tried the famous American pancakes recipe by Nigella Lawson — and it did not disappoint.
The most traditional pudding in the United Kingdom, deeply rooted in old-fashioned English cooking and loved by almost everyone. It is served hot as part of a classic Sunday roast, always with rich gravy, alongside roast beef, crispy roast potatoes and roasted vegetables.
A fluffy, impressively risen baked pancake known in American cuisine as a Dutch Baby. It is also popular in other countries such as Germany, Austria and the Scandinavian countries, though under different names. In the UK, the closest equivalent would be the well-known