Delicious pistachio slice – an unusual cake. Made with a homemade shortcrust pastry base and a generous amount of pistachios. Pistachio slice reminds me a little of baklava – it is so generously packed with pistachios that it should be illegal ;).
Italian apple cake, supposedly an original Italian family recipe :). It cannot really compare with Polish apple pie – it is not packed with apples in the same way; it is simply a cake with apples arranged on top. Best served warm, with whipped cream or mascarpone,
Ugly but delicious ;). Pumpkin scones – quick little buns made without yeast, using baking powder instead. This British speciality comes in a pumpkin version this time – just look at that flavour and colour! If you have never baked scones before, I should
The famous Oreo and peanut butter pie. Pure decadence – a combination of a sweet and salty, creamy peanut butter filling, an Oreo biscuit base and chocolate ganache. You might think that one slice of this pie would be
More precisely – little doughnuts. Crispy, bite-sized, just one bite :). Yeast dough deep-fried in oil and soaked in sugar or honey syrup, often served with chopped nuts or cinnamon… In Turkey, they are very popular and sold all year round by street vendors
Syrniki (which I call twarożniki) originate from Russian cuisine, although they are also very popular in Ukraine and Belarus. These are fairly filling cheese pancakes (like small portions of cheesecake for breakfast), most often served sweet, and traditionally
Pear tarte Tatin – making the most of autumn fruit before the first rhubarb appears. Absolutely delicious. Crisp, flaky pastry, fragrant pears in a caramel sauce and a touch of cinnamon. There is really nothing more to say – it is simply delicious.
Rhubarb Victoria is a simple cake inspired by the English Victoria sponge cake. Adding rhubarb to the Victoria once again shows how versatile this cake is and how well it works with different variations :). Simple and delicious. The cake is light, moist and slightly
My favourite treat ever since we moved here. I discovered them at Cornish Bakery in Stratford-upon-Avon, a lovely place to stop for coffee and a warm mushroom and mozzarella croissant, not to mention the perfect Cornish pasties with different fillings.
This wonderfully creamy Basque cheesecake with hazelnuts and chocolate is the perfect autumn dessert. Intensely fragrant with roasted hazelnuts, it combines two timeless flavours: hazelnuts and chocolate. There are no shortcuts here – you could simply
Maritozzi (or, in the singular, maritozzo) are Italian cream-filled buns with a history dating back to Ancient Rome. They are perfect for breakfast or dessert. The yeasted dough is usually similar to brioche – rich with eggs and butter – although many traditional
Inspired by classic American desserts, this sweet potato cheesecake with toasted marshmallow meringue is another delicious way to use sweet potatoes in baking, following my Sweet Potato Pie recipe. Its flavour is reminiscent of pumpkin cheesecake
You’ve fallen in love with my wonderfully imperfect Basque cheesecake — now it’s time to try the chocolate version! This Chocolate Basque Cheesecake is just as delightfully rustic: it rises, falls, cracks and sometimes even gets a little too dark around
Adorable gingerbread people macarons just in time for Christmas! Although I don’t expect many of you to be baking macarons at the very last minute before the holidays, they’re a lovely way to decorate your festive table or spend some creative time decorating with children.
These simple german lebkuchen are a traditional Christmas treat that you’ll find in bakeries and shops throughout Germany during the festive season. Usually baked as rounds or hearts, they’re made with rye flour, which gives them their distinctive character and a subtle
A delicious puff pastry tart filled with rich almond frangipane and juicy plum pieces. The pastry is partially baked before adding the filling, ensuring it stays crisp and fully baked underneath despite the soft almond filling. This elegant tart is quick to prepare
This Italian plum cake with amaretti crumble is wonderfully easy to make and absolutely irresistible. The sponge is fragrant, light, soft and moist, while juicy plums pair beautifully with a crisp crumble made from classic Italian amaretti biscuits. A must-bake during plum season!
Baklava cheesecake is a stunning dessert that combines a rich, creamy cheesecake with a crisp, nutty filo pastry base inspired by traditional baklava. So much texture and flavour in one dessert! Layers of filo pastry are alternated with chopped walnuts and pistachios