“Banana bread” is one of the most popular sweet breads in the United States. It has little to do with traditional bread – it is softer, more moist, and sweeter, and spices are often added to enhance its flavour. It’s essentially a sweet banana cake :).
America’s classic chocolate chip cookies! Did you know their history dates back to the 1940s? When preparing these iconic cookies, it’s important to remember a few key rules to achieve perfect results: the butter should be very soft; the ratio of white to brown
Great for Shrove Tuesday! American buttermilk pancakes are delicious and quick to prepare, with a delicate, light, and fluffy texture. Serve them with chocolate sauce, maple syrup, or jam, if you like.
A light and fluffy Swedish rhubarb sponge cake. No baking powder is needed – it’s extremely simple and foolproof. Butter baked with sugar creates a delicious, slightly crunchy crust on top of the cake. This recipe was sent by Margaret (thank you!).
A velvety, firm, and smooth classic London cheesecake by Nigella Lawson. Extra rich – made with 3 eggs and 3 egg yolks in the batter – and finished with a soured cream topping. Baked in a water bath for cheesecake perfection.
Forest Moss Cake is a delicious, light cake with a lemony mascarpone cream filling. Naturally green thanks to one secret (but completely natural) ingredient – many people would never guess what it is. A magical cake with a unique flavour and a surprising way
An easy, no-fail recipe for American-style pancakes. Light, fluffy, and delicious pancakes that are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or Pancake Day. Best served with a drizzle of maple syrup and fresh fruit.
My favourite homemade carrot cake recipe. This cake is easy to make, incredibly moist and warmly spiced, and topped with rich, creamy Philadelphia frosting. It’s made with walnuts (or pecans), cinnamon and pineapple. You don’t need any fancy equipment
A delicious Italian pear and mascarpone cake. So elegant in its simplicity – moist, lightly sweet and delicate in flavour. Perfect with an afternoon cup of tea. Serve simply, dusted with icing sugar – even for breakfast ;).
These biscuits are famous in many countries and are best known as Langues de Chat or Cat’s Tongue biscuits. Light and delicate, crisp on the outside and soft in the middle, they are typically made with egg whites rather than whole eggs. They are delicious
A healthy fruit breakfast bowl or a wholesome dessert. A delicious strawberry and banana smoothie blended with coconut milk and topped with fresh fruit, seeds, coconut, granola – or anything you like. Add extra frozen fruit to make the smoothie thicker
Healthy breakfast recipe – porridge with apples, cranberries, and cinnamon. Ridiculously easy to prepare and packed with vitamins and fibre. Add some chopped walnuts for extra crunch!
This chia pudding with strawberries and mango is perfect for a summer’s day. Chia seeds are best soaked overnight in milk (I recommend coconut or almond milk) for a light and healthy breakfast with fruit the next day. Perfect for hot weather.
This is my most recent breakfast invention ;). Instead of cooking millet and using a blender (which means more bowls get dirty), I bought millet flakes, which only have to be cooked for 3 minutes. I serve them with seasonal fruit. My kids loved
The famous old-fashioned American classic – pineapple upside-down cake. If I had spent my childhood in the USA, this would have been my favourite dessert :). Pineapple rings are arranged at the bottom of the cake tin, and once baked, the cake is flipped