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 classic British lemon cake soaked with fresh lemon syrup and finished with its signature crisp sugary crust. Some of you mentioned this cake recently, and when it appeared on the show The Great British Bake Off, I knew it had to appear
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
A famous American dessert made with Nutella – Nutella pie. This is a no-bake treat with a dark Oreo biscuit base and a simple three-ingredient filling you can prepare in just 3 minutes. Wonderfully creamy and rich, it needs to be stored in the fridge. Definitely one for
Do you know and love amaretti? Try their soft version :). These soft almond amaretti have a delicate crisp shell and a soft, slightly chewy centre, reminiscent of classic macarons. They’re sweet, irresistible and impossible to stop at just one. They’re also a perfect
Spartak Cake is a multi-layered chocolate version of the famous honey cake, commonly known as miodownik. It’s a classic of Eastern European cuisine, particularly popular in Ukraine and Russia, and is often described as a “lighter cousin” of Medovik.
Heidesand cookies are traditional German buttery shortbread cookies. They originate from northern Germany, although they are popular and baked throughout the country during Advent. Rich and intensely buttery, they are made from simple ingredients: butter
Pistachio and cranberry cookies are still very much winter biscuits, rich in dried fruit and nuts. Of course, you can swap the nuts for others, but in this version – with pistachios and cranberries – they feel especially festive. The cookies themselves are made from simple,
Pistachio Brownies take classic brownies to a whole new level. They’re absolutely delicious! Friends have even nicknamed them “Dubai brownies” ;). To make pistachio brownies, in addition to the usual brownie ingredients, you’ll need 100% pistachio paste
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.
Deliciously moist Dorset apple cake – a classic British bake from Dorset in south-west England. The cake combines chunks of sweet-tart apples with the signature crunchy topping created by baked demerara sugar. Traditionally, it’s made with the
If you love cheesecake but can never resist the caramel filling of a pecan pie, this recipe will be a dream come true. This American-style cheesecake is inspired by classic Pecan Pie – so popular at Thanksgiving. It combines a creamy baked cheesecake with a crunchy
After the no-bake Espresso Martini cheesecake, it’s time for an elegant meringue cake inspired by the same flavour notes. Crisp on the outside and marshmallow-soft within, this pavlova-style cake combines coffee, coffee liqueur, cream
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.
Cranberry Pavlova – a wonderful festive meringue dessert layered with cranberry curd and whipped cream. Simply decorated yet beautifully seasonal, with sprigs of fresh rosemary reminiscent of a Christmas tree. Delicious thanks to the perfect balance of sweet
Brownies with Lotus Biscoff cream and biscuits, made using my favourite brownie recipe. Indulgent, rich and absolutely delicious — perfect for lovers of spiced caramel biscuits. You can use classic Lotus biscuits or the sandwich cookies with cream filling from the same brand. A truly
A traditional Yorkshire gingerbread, usually eaten on Bonfire Night (5 November), although well known throughout the UK and baked all year round. How is it different from our gingerbreads? It is soft, very sticky and moist, made with molasses and oatmeal.
An easy, quick and delicious cake! A sticky chocolate cake straight from Sweden – one of the country’s most popular homemade bakes. It’s simple to make with basic ingredients, and you don’t even need a mixer! Serve with whipped cream and fresh fruit. It tastes like