The fluffiest pancakes in the world! If you already know Japanese cheesecake, it’s time to discover these cloud-like Japanese pancakes. Light, airy, and soufflé-like, they get their incredible height and softness from whipped egg whites. They smell beautifully of vanilla or citrus
Wonderful, rich mascarpone ice cream – creamy, indulgent, and beautifully simple. Natural and homemade, it’s especially perfect for serving with coffee as an Italian dessert known as affogato – a scoop of ice cream drowned in hot espresso.
These Italian almond cookies are a variation of classic amaretti – deliciously chewy, slightly soft in the centre, and completely irresistible. You’ll find it hard to stop at just one! I made them in a mini version, they looked beautiful and tasted divine. Especially those baked
Boston cream pie is a classic American dessert dating back to the mid-19th century. It features two layers of cake filled with rich custard cream and topped with a glossy chocolate ganache. A truly wonderful combination. Although it’s not widely made in Boston today, it was
Delicious homemade truffles made with dried fruit, nuts, and a touch of honey. These prunes and date truffles are a wholesome festive treat – perfect as a naturally sweet snack. Highly recommended.
When summer still feels far away, frozen fruit and tropical flavours come to the rescue. This strawberry and mango smoothie is creamy, naturally sweet (no need for added sugar), and completely addictive! In strawberry season, you can use fresh fruit – just remember
The best – of course – is homemade. Strawberry jam is best prepared when strawberries are at their cheapest or nearing the end of the season, when they’re at their most aromatic. This traditional recipe doesn’t use any gelling agents. Instead, the jam is slowly cooked
At last, raspberry season is in full swing in my garden – slightly later than usual this year, but all the more eagerly awaited! With one of the harvests, I decided to make a homemade jam. I even asked on Facebook what flavours pair best with raspberries… and once again, I chose vanilla
Toffee sauce is an irresistible addition to all kinds of bakes and desserts – perfect over ice cream, waffles, crêpes, pancakes, cheesecakes, apple pies… the list goes on. It’s similar to caramel sauce, but much simpler to make (and prepared differently – caramel requires melting
A refreshing rhubarb and strawberry smoothie with the addition of banana for a perfectly creamy texture. It can also be made dairy-free using pomegranate or grape juice instead of milk. Light, nourishing, and wonderfully cooling – especially on hot days. If you’re using only fresh
Jewish gingerbread, known as lekach, dates back to the interwar period, when Jewish communities were widespread across Poland. This cake symbolised hope for a prosperous year ahead and remains a part of culinary heritage to this day. In Yiddish, lekach
An irresistibly juicy and sweet plum tarte Tatin, glowing with autumn colours. Fragrant fruit, rich caramel, crisp puff pastry and — absolutely essential — a scoop of vanilla ice cream… that’s all you need for this wonderfully simple dessert. It works beautifully with
For many in France, a plum tart like this is a true taste of childhood — something that simply must be made during plum season. This French plum tart is wonderfully simple and quick to prepare, letting the flavour of sun-ripened plums shine. As they bake, the fruit becomes soft
Normandy apple tart, as the name suggests, comes from a region of France famous for its finest apple varieties and exceptional Calvados. This is a classic French tart — simple yet irresistible: tender slices of seasonal apples on a buttery shortcrust base, baked under
The ultimate shortcrust tart, filled with plenty of plums and finished with a classic lattice top. Victoria plums pair beautifully with the warm aromas of orange, cinnamon and cardamom — this is one of those bakes that gently marks the end of summer and the beginning
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
German apple and marzipan cake is wonderfully fragrant, soft, moist and packed with apples. It’s perfect for autumn afternoons, served with a cup of tea or as a comforting dessert. The recipe uses marzipan (you can make your own or use shop-bought), which
Delicious festive shortbread-style cookies with dried cranberries, pecans and coconut. The dough is simple to make, chilled in the fridge and doesn’t require any cookie cutters — making it perfect for easy holiday baking. Highly recommended!