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.
Richly buckwheat-flavoured chocolate cookies – soft, slightly risen and perfect with a glass of milk. They’re more on the mildly sweet, almost savoury side, so if you prefer sweeter bakes, you might want to add a little extra sugar ;). A healthier twist on classic chocolate
I’ve been searching for perfect flavour pairings: mint ice cream with chocolate, vanilla with raspberries, dulce de leche with toffee… and lemon with sour cherries… ;). That last one is one of my absolute favourites. Lemon ice cream with cherries is delicious – gently
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 classic sunken chocolate cake – baked, cooled, then filled with cream and fruit. Here, it’s paired with a delicate coconut cream and a raspberry compote – a truly wonderful combination. Finished with desiccated coconut and fresh raspberries (optional)
Creamy pistachio ice cream made with pistachio cream. It’s the summer season, so you’ll likely be bringing back little culinary treasures from your travels – I brought my first jar of pistachio cream from Sardinia and… completely fell in love with it. If someone tells
Juicy, refreshing pineapple ice cream made from simple, easily available ingredients. Best prepared using an ice cream maker, though it can also be made the traditional way by repeatedly blending the mixture as it freezes. Keep in mind that homemade ice cream tends
By now, most people have probably heard of chia seeds (Salvia hispanica). A while ago, there was a real boom on food blogs featuring recipes with chia. It’s hardly surprising – they were quickly labelled a “superfood”, with their nutritional benefits widely praised: rich in omega
A refreshing strawberry drink inspired by classic mango lassi. Made with buttermilk, coconut milk, and fresh strawberries – it’s light, creamy, and absolutely delicious. Perfect for a fresh start to the week!
A seasonal twist on pavlova – crisp on the outside, marshmallow-soft inside, topped with whipped cream, roasted rhubarb, and crunchy pistachios. You can make one large dessert, but mini portions look especially charming. The rhubarb is roasted
Wonderful, rich mascarpone ice cream – creamy, indulgent, and beautifully simple. Natural and homemade, it’s especially perfect for serving with coffee as an Italian dessert known as affogato – a scoop of ice cream drowned in hot espresso.
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
It’s finally rhubarb season – long awaited and one of the most beloved ingredients for bakes and desserts. As the days grow warmer, it’s the perfect time to try this classic, nostalgic English dessert with a charming name: rhubarb fool. It’s simply a silky rhubarb purée
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.
The best – of course – is homemade. Strawberry jam is best prepared when strawberries are at their cheapest or nearing the end of the season, when they’re at their most aromatic. This traditional recipe doesn’t use any gelling agents. Instead, the jam is slowly cooked
When summer still feels far away, frozen fruit and tropical flavours come to the rescue. This strawberry and mango smoothie is creamy, naturally sweet (no need for added sugar), and completely addictive! In strawberry season, you can use fresh fruit – just remember
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