I’m not quite sure which word best describes the flavour of this cake, but perhaps this one comes closest – divine. It’s perfect for special moments, celebrations, or even cosy winter evenings for two. Imagine a giant truffle that tastes exactly like an intensely rich chocolate
A fantastic hazelnut bundt cake. Soft, moist and filled with little pieces of crunchy nuts that make every bite so enjoyable. I recommend trying it even before Easter – it’s so easy to prepare! It tastes wonderful with a glass of milk. The recipe comes from my old handwritten notes.
A true Polish classic. You can find a recipe for Kraków cheesecake in virtually every Polish cookbook and in any respectable pastry shop in Poland. I’m sure most of you have tried it at least once in your life. Cracow-style cheesecake is one of the sweet specialties Poland
To say they’re delicious would almost be an understatement… ;). They’re outstanding! Extra nutty cookies – buttery, irresistible and deeply nutty. Perfectly crisp shortcrust pastry filled with a rich walnut frangipane and topped with a whole
Delicious and beautiful walnut crinkle cookies made with walnuts, though you can easily use your favourite nuts instead. Soft in the centre, slightly crisp on the outside, with a delicate hint of rum. Packed with nuts and dusted generously with icing sugar
If there’s one dessert that can lift your mood in minutes, it’s definitely brownie. This time, a winter version with fresh cranberries and walnuts. Rich, deeply chocolatey, and beautifully balanced – once baked, the cranberries taste a little like sour cherries.
Delicious, shortbread cookies with a double dose of walnuts. These treats combine a delicate buttery shortbread cookies, a cloud-like walnut meringue and a crunchy walnut half on top. They’re so charming they disappear in no time ;). Beautiful and impressive
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
Gingerbread cake with cranberries and mascarpone cream is a lightly spiced, soft winter layer cake. A dessert that combines warm aromatic spices, a gentle fruity tartness and the honeyed sweetness of mascarpone cream. Perfect for a festive table or winter birthdays
The perfect poppy seed cake for the winter holidays. Delicious, moist and full of flavour — made with poppy seeds steeped in hot milk. Perhaps that’s why it tastes so wonderfully similar to traditional poppy seed roll…? Regular readers may notice similarities in ingredients
Pistachio crinkle cookies are tiny sweet works of art. Beautifully green and utterly delicious – although I must admit I’m not entirely objective, as pistachios are still my favourite nuts ;). A little freshly grated lemon zest enhances the pistachio flavour
Rich, moist and intensely spiced gingerbread made with honey and molasses, topped with a lightly salty cream cheese frosting made with Philadelphia. Deeply flavoured, perfectly spiced and wonderfully festive. The recipe is simple to follow
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
Buttery pistachio shortbread cookies, packed with vanilla flavor. Simple to make, irresistibly delicious, with a crunchy sugar coating. Perfect for storing in a tin for the upcoming holidays – I recommend making a double batch right away… sometimes one just isn’t enough ;).
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