Reese’s chocolates are incredibly popular and much loved, although I only discovered them fairly recently myself (we rarely buy ready-made sweets). It turned out that the children absolutely adore them, and my husband simply cannot stop eating them ;).
Alongside all the summer fruit ice creams that are surely still ahead of us, it is also worth using up the jars of preserved fruit hiding in the pantry before the new season begins. Blueberries, cherries, strawberries… whatever you happen to have in abundance.
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…
Yes, I know. Completely simple, right? But I simply couldn’t resist…
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.
Absolutely incredible ice cream! Real mango ice cream, prepared the traditional custard way with egg yolks. You can make this mango ice cream using fresh mangoes, but I highly recommend using canned mango pulp (purée) because mangoes available in our climate
Chocolate poppy seed cake is made with a rich chocolate poppy seed filling and topped with a glossy chocolate glaze. This flourless poppy seed cake is packed with nuts, candied orange peel and dried cranberries. There’s no need for a pastry base — the cake is already
Right after making crema catalana, I churned a batch of Catalan ice cream. The ice cream tastes just like the original dessert, so if these are your flavours, don’t wait too long to make it ;). These are traditional egg-yolk-based ice creams, prepared the classic way
Nothing cools you down better on a hot summer’s day than light yoghurt ice cream. This version — with mango, Greek yoghurt, cardamom and lime — tastes just like thick and fluffy mango lassi in frozen form! Absolutely wonderful, deliciously refreshing and incredibly
Strawberry ice cream with vanilla — simply the best classic version, made with egg yolks for a rich, creamy texture. These are the most delicious ice creams to make with the first strawberries of the season — truly a wonderful recipe!
These oat and cranberry biscuits are probably the healthiest treats on the blog — and suitable for many with dietary restrictions. They’re made without flour, eggs, milk or refined sugar, and contain only a minimal amount of fat. With a festive twist from dried cranberries
Roasted plum ice cream — full of juice, deep fruity flavour and a beautiful pastel hue. For that lovely pinkish-purple colour, it’s best to use plums with dark red flesh (though any variety will work, just with a different shade). This is a Philadelphia-style ice cream
It’s hot, humid, and stormy — the kind of weather where even the ice cream maker gets a day off. These simple ice lollies are made with the flesh of ripe, juicy peaches and a touch of Greek yoghurt. Lightly sweetened and wonderfully refreshing. Because of the high fruit
Have you ever tried currant ice cream? If so, you’ll know just how special it is. These tart, juicy berries are the perfect match for a classic homemade ice cream base. The soft pastel colour, the burst of fruitiness and that refreshing flavour — for me, it’s the taste of summer.
A wonderfully refreshing strawberry and pineapple smoothie – at this time of year, best made with frozen strawberries. Ideally, use freshly squeezed orange juice, but any good-quality fresh orange juice (not from concentrate) will work just as well. A perfect start to the day!
A vibrant green smoothie made with kale, pear and pineapple :). This flavour combination was suggested by one of my readers – and it works beautifully! A perfect boost of energy to start your day or enjoy as a light afternoon pick-me-up.