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
Delicate, simple courgette fritters – their beauty lies in their simplicity :). A version with grated carrot or potatoes (half and half) is equally delicious. With the addition of your favourite herbs, these fritters become wonderfully aromatic and full of flavour.
Strawberry milkshake this time made with vanilla ice cream and plenty of fresh strawberries. Probably everyone’s favourite :). It’s worth making when the first locally grown strawberries appear (they’re already in season!).
The simplest raspberry smoothie with a real wow effect :). With the addition of banana to thicken the texture. Healthy and refreshing!
The famous French dessert clafoutis, this time made with rhubarb. You’ll find a hint of almonds, a distinct orange note and, of course, tart rhubarb. The dessert is simple to prepare – just blend all the ingredients together for the batter; delicious both warm and cold.
Basque tiramisu cheesecake is a coffee-infused Basque cheesecake topped with a blanket of mascarpone cream and dusted with cocoa. An utterly heavenly flavour – though that hardly does it justice… Although you won’t find the sponge fingers so characteristic of the famous
Skyr pancakes with apples are a fantastic idea for a weekend breakfast – quick, healthy and budget-friendly ;). Perfect for skyr fans, but not only! They come together in just minutes and turn out exactly how you like them: fluffy, high in protein and light.
Blueberry and banana smoothie made with frozen blueberries or fresh blueberries. A simple blend of berries and bananas with yoghurt, lightly sweetened with maple syrup. The original recipe included a small amount of cocoa, which I decided to omit.
A creamy dessert that has taken the internet by storm, especially on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook. It’s often referred to as a “Japanese yoghurt cheesecake”, as the trend is said to have originated in Japan. This quick and easy dessert requires just two ingredients:
A delicious pistachio panna cotta – a traditional Italian dessert in a slightly more luxurious guise :). It’s delicate, creamy, with a distinct pistachio note. The key ingredient is pistachio paste – it should be made from 100% pistachios, with no added sugar or flavourings.
Pistachio paste, also known as pistachio butter, is a natural product made from 100% pistachios. Highly valued in baking and pistachio desserts, it is often the key base ingredient. The colour and flavour of the paste depend on the pistachios used (and their country of origin),
Fantastic yoghurt crepes that you might try for the nearest weekend breakfast — and the recipe will definitely come in handy for the British Pancake Day too :). What makes them different from classic crepes? They smell and taste like yoghurt, they’re fluffier (slightly thicker)
Raspberry sauce for desserts is delicious and at the same time so simple to prepare. Perfect at any time of the year, made with either fresh or frozen raspberries. Ideal for ice cream, waffles, pancakes, panna cotta, meringue, brownies, chocolate cakes
This mango and banana smoothie is naturally sweet with a perfectly creamy texture. Made with Greek yoghurt, it’s a quick, easy and delicious breakfast – especially on warm, sunny days. It’s a flavour everyone enjoys :). On hotter days
A delicious dessert for anyone who loves rice pudding. Made with roasted nuts, raisins and, of course, chocolate. Perfect for afternoon tea or a late Sunday brunch. Highly recommended!
The best waffles I have ever eaten. Michel Roux’s waffle recipe makes wonderfully crisp waffles on the outside and light as a cloud on the inside. They are absolutely delicious — quite possibly the only waffle recipe you’ll ever need!