Amaretti are sweet almond cookies – or more precisely, small almond macaroons. Their homeland is Italy. They’re made from whipped egg whites and ground almonds, without any flour, and flavoured with amaretto liqueur, which gives them their distinctive aroma.
Apparently, early varieties of cherries are already in season – the perfect excuse to make cherry brioche buns ;). Soft, buttery and rich with eggs, this dough is surprisingly easy to work with. One of its biggest advantages is that it rises overnight in the fridge, so in the morning
The time leading up to Christmas wouldn’t smell quite as magical without cranberry jam. For me, it’s one of the best flavours in the world – right after my grandmother’s lingonberry and pear preserve. It’s well worth stocking up on cranberries this year and filling your pantry with
A familiar, comforting crumble-style dessert. Quick, effortless and almost impossible to get wrong ;). Juicy blackberries and plums baked under a soft, cookie-like topping. Finished with flaked almonds, this cobbler bakes up beautifully golden – and tastes
A true Christmas showstopper! I fell in love after the very first bite. A deliciously crisp-on-the-outside, marshmallow-soft Pavlova layered with a creamy filling enriched with marsala or amaretto, coffee-soaked sponge biscuits and finished with a dusting of cocoa. Elegant
If you love baklava, you’re in for a treat ;). This version features hazelnuts, dark chocolate and cinnamon, all soaked in a fragrant honey syrup. It’s sticky, rich and completely addictive. Layer upon layer of crisp filo pastry filled with toasted nuts and high-quality chocolate
Quince season is almost over – this is your last chance to enjoy this wonderfully old-fashioned fruit. Often overlooked and not always easy to find (usually hiding in gardens rather than shops), quince resembles a pear or apple but is far more aromatic.
Quince tarte tatin is one of the most rewarding desserts you can make with quince. Quick (especially if you already have quince preserved in honey syrup), beautifully flaky, and surprisingly delicious. The fruit is arranged at the bottom of the dish with a bit of syrup, covered
A seasonal twist on pavlova – crisp on the outside, marshmallow-soft inside, topped with whipped cream, roasted rhubarb, and crunchy pistachios. You can make one large dessert, but mini portions look especially charming. The rhubarb is roasted
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
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
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