Majorcan almond cake is an interesting and simple cake to bake – made with just a few ingredients and no flour. The main role is, of course, played by ground almonds (without skins), while freshly grated citrus zest and cinnamon add wonderful flavour.
I wondered whether this recipe deserved a place on the blog. But then I remembered we’ve already had recipes for lazy pierogi and pumpkin fritters… it would be a real shame not to include traditional Polish potato pancakes :). I’m quite certain that many of you
The first edible chestnuts have already appeared, so it’s worth knowing how to prepare them and what to do with them – and of course, we’ll be focusing on the sweeter side of baking. You may remember roasted chestnuts being sold on street corners
The famous “dropped” sponge cake can be described in many ways, but one word says it all: genius. You may already know its classic white version, one of the most popular recipes on my blog. And I completely understand why—I’ve never found a better
This is my favourite recipe for a classic sponge cake. It contains no baking powder and does not sink after baking. The sponge cake rises solely thanks to properly whipped eggs and the careful folding of flour into the mixture. The recipe comes from my good friend Ania
Ladyfingers—the perfect sponge biscuits. Truly perfect. They are indispensable for tiramisu, chilled cheesecakes and countless other desserts. Perhaps they will even become your children’s first homemade biscuits? Made without baking powder or artificial improvers
We love this fruit cake for its soft texture and delicate crumb. It is quite different from a traditional rich fruit cake, as it contains no added fat and no raising agents. Like a classic sponge cake, it rises solely thanks to properly whipped egg whites. Some people find
Coconut and blackcurrant ice lollies are a wonderfully refreshing vegan dessert. Made with just three ingredients and no dairy, they rely on creamy coconut milk (or coconut cream) and the vibrant flavour of blackcurrants. Frozen in ice lolly moulds, they
A wonderfully refreshing summer drink – best gooseberry lemonade, flavoured with lemon and fresh mint. This gooseberry lemonade is perfectly sweet and tangy, making it ideal for cooling down on hot days. It is best prepared the evening before a heatwave is expected.
These Italian pistachio cookies are so delicious that it is worth making a double batch straight away ;). These are not your ordinary pistachio biscuits — there is no flour in them at all, they are made almost entirely from pistachios. Crisp on the outside, soft and
Save these pears in syrup for your winter desserts — now is the perfect time to make them :). They are wonderful in cakes and desserts: tarts, shortcrust bakes, chocolate cakes, meringue tortes, pancakes, ice cream, or anything else you fancy…
A delicious strawberry sauce for ice cream, waffles, pancakes… and many other treats :). During strawberry season, it’s worth keeping a jar ready in the fridge to serve at any moment. It’s quick to make, absolutely delicious, and perfectly enhances homemade desserts.
Pita bread (from the Greek word pita, meaning “flatbread”) is a popular bake throughout the Middle East and Maghreb — soft pockets made from a simple yeast dough consisting of just water, flour and yeast. They can be filled with all kinds of delicious fillings: vegetables
A smoothie – the quickest and easiest dessert for warmer days :). You might just fall in love with the combination of strawberries and coconut cream… absolutely delicious!
A truly delicious grape sorbet made from roasted grapes. You can use any seedless variety, though the most beautiful colour comes from red or black grapes. It’s refreshing, naturally sweet, and wonderfully light. The longer it churns in an ice cream maker, the fluffier and more
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