Chestnut purée can be used in a wide variety of sweet bakes and desserts. Making it at home is simple, although peeling chestnuts perfectly is certainly not the quickest task, and they do have a tendency to break apart… 😉 To save time, you can also
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
I must admit that when I first spotted tapioca in a local farm shop, I had very little idea what it was or how it was used. Of course, as I often browse Polish food blogs, I had come across it before, but I had never paid much attention until I saw those delightful little pearls
When the weather outside is less than inviting, I start baking autumn cookies. Could there be anything more wonderful for cooler evenings? These cookies are made without any flour, so you can be sure that the flavour of the hazelnuts really shines through.
A bright and refreshing winter twist on classic chia pudding. Made with natural yoghurt, freshly squeezed blood orange juice and a touch of honey (or agave nectar), this pudding is both healthy and delicious. The beautiful colour and vibrant
This coconut and raspberry version of chia pudding is every bit as delicious as the chocolate one. Chia seeds are incredibly versatile, and there are endless ways to use them, so don’t be afraid to experiment with your own flavour combinations. Do you
This mango, vanilla and pistachio yoghurt dessert is a quick and healthy treat that can be prepared in just a few minutes. Light and refreshing, it is made with ripe fresh mango and thick natural yoghurt. All you need to do is blend the ingredients together. It is the perfect choice
Delicious blood orange ice cream—delicate, simple and made without eggs. Its beautiful pastel pink colour comes naturally from blood oranges alone. Of course, the recipe will also work perfectly with other orange varieties; I especially recommend using Navel oranges.
The ice cream is freezing away in the freezer while Wales has been crying with rain since morning… Never mind—there is certainly no shortage of eager ice cream lovers in this house. I simply have to ration it, otherwise they would happily eat it instead of dinner! 😉
There is nothing better for hot summer days than homemade ice cream or sorbet! 🙂 I have shared a raspberry semifreddo without eggs before, but today I am bringing you a classic version made with egg yolks and whipped cream. Prepared according to the recipe
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
Passion fruit ice cream is one of the most refreshing homemade ice creams I have ever made. Absolutely delicious. Passion fruit is one of the finest ingredients for desserts, yoghurts and smoothies during hot summer days, adding a wonderfully bright, tangy
The combination of chestnuts and chocolate comes together beautifully in this light, gluten-free chestnut pudding cake. This chocolate and chestnut dessert is surprisingly simple to make, wonderfully moist and yet remarkably light. As you might expect, chocolate takes
It takes just a moment to prepare :). Deliciously thick, natural and not overly sweet, this strawberry milkshake is perfect for making with all your favourite summer berries and fruits.
Rum and raisin ice cream is a classic dessert for adults — the famous rum & raisin ice cream. Made the traditional way with egg yolks, it combines a rich custard base with raisins that have been soaked overnight in dark rum. For the best flavour, choose relatively
Creamy and delicately sweet ice cream for true white chocolate lovers. This white chocolate ice cream is wonderfully rich and smooth, and it tastes even better served with homemade strawberry sauce. An utterly irresistible dessert!
Banana smoothie is nourishing, delicious and wonderfully quick to make. Perfect for breakfast or simply whenever you fancy something tasty. This version combines bananas with orange juice — preferably freshly squeezed — and natural yoghurt. I like to enhance
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 ;).