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.
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 fruit terrine is the perfect dessert for hot days :). There’s probably no better time to make it than mid-summer, when fresh seasonal fruits are at their best. A fruit terrine is simply an abundance of fruit set in clear jelly. Ready-made clear jelly is easy to find nowadays
A truly unique cake – deeply sesame-flavoured, with juicy pears and a hint of cinnamon. Slightly autumnal, wonderfully moist and aromatic. It’s naturally sweetened (with honey or golden syrup), contains no added fat (all comes from tahini), and is egg-free.
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
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.
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
A wonderfully simple oil-based bundt cake, found in my grandfather’s old recipe notebook. A classic bundt cake that many of you will likely recognise. Dust it with icing sugar, add a cocoa swirl, or drizzle with icing or chocolate – however you like. It’s always
Marzipan hearts with pistachios — more of an idea than a recipe. They look absolutely delightful and taste just as good. Perfect as a homemade gift, and if you love marzipan as much as I do, you’re bound to fall for them!
This beautifully deep pink-red smoothie is made with blood oranges (still available in shops) and frozen cherries from the freezer. Banana, as always, gives it a lovely creamy texture. The cherry smoothie is absolutely delicious!
Kale paired with green apple – a combination that’s hard to resist. It smells wonderful and tastes just as good :). This kale, apple and kiwi smoothie is packed with goodness – a perfect way to start the day. You can also use spinach instead of kale. If you have your
A delicious combination of spinach and pineapple in a light, refreshing smoothie. Spinach and pineapple smoothie is a quick dose of vitamins and everyday energy within easy reach. Spinach is a real nutritional powerhouse, especially rich in vitamins K and C
A small batch of jam, depending of course on how many blackberries you manage to pick. Combined with apples it tastes absolutely wonderful. This year we made only a small amount – just enough for everyday use. Highly recommended!
Do you know and love amaretti? Try their soft version :). These soft almond amaretti have a delicate crisp shell and a soft, slightly chewy centre, reminiscent of classic macarons. They’re sweet, irresistible and impossible to stop at just one. They’re also a perfect
Strawberry granita – I can confidently say it’s even more delicious than the best strawberry ice cream. And lower in calories, too. While ice cream usually requires an ice cream maker or a mixer to churn and aerate the mixture, all you need to make granita
Orange sorbet – refreshing, juicy, simple and made with just 3 ingredients. The perfect way to cool down on a hot day. It’s also a light dessert, completely fat-free. The amount of sugar will depend on how sweet your oranges are, so it’s best to start
Pistachio paste, also known as pistachio butter, is a natural product made from 100% pistachios. Highly valued in baking and pistachio desserts, it is often the key base ingredient. The colour and flavour of the paste depend on the pistachios used (and their country of origin),
Raspberry sauce for desserts is delicious and at the same time so simple to prepare. Perfect at any time of the year, made with either fresh or frozen raspberries. Ideal for ice cream, waffles, pancakes, panna cotta, meringue, brownies, chocolate cakes