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
An exceptionally delicious rolled poppy seed cake – truly the best recipe! Moist, soft, and staying fresh for days, it’s far better than anything you’ll find in a bakery. It has never failed me – this is my signature bake. This recipe makes 3 generous cake rolls (about 35 cm each).
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.
Jewish gingerbread, known as lekach, dates back to the interwar period, when Jewish communities were widespread across Poland. This cake symbolised hope for a prosperous year ahead and remains a part of culinary heritage to this day. In Yiddish, lekach
A delicate baked ricotta and mascarpone pudding, in the style of mini cheesecakes with rhubarb. These individual puddings are baked in ramekins and served with rhubarb gently cooked in orange juice. Light, fragrant and utterly delicious.
An incredibly delicious, refreshing no-bake lemon cheesecake with a biscuit base, topped with rhubarb roasted in honey and vanilla. Truly a showstopper. Its light, delicate texture and gentle citrus flavour remind me of the classic British dessert lemon fool
Honey cake with apples and dates is a wonderfully moist and comforting bake — perfect for autumn, or even winter. A touch of mixed spice gives it a gentle warmth, though not quite enough to call it gingerbread. The cake is soft, aromatic and beautifully fragrant with
Didn’t have time to make traditional gingerbread this year? Don’t worry – nothing is lost! This is a “quick” gingerbread, perfect for last-minute baking. There’s no need to let the batter rest, either before or after baking. Simply bake, allow it to cool, and
Probably the best pancakes I’ve ever eaten. And those bananas in them… absolutely heavenly! There was a suggestion to serve them with pecans, but they didn’t last long enough… Maybe next time… ;).
It would be a shame not to try this recipe over the May bank holiday. The most popular mango and yoghurt drink – nourishing, refreshing and delicious!
Danish honey gingerbread hearts coated in chocolate. These cookies contain no added sugar – all their sweetness comes from good-quality honey. The best honey to use is simply your favourite one, remembering that as the main ingredient it will strongly determine
Chocolate-coated gingerbread cookies that are always soft, baked in adorable silicone gingerbread moulds. Do they remind you of the gingerbread from a well-known German discount supermarket? Quite possibly – and they’re just as soft! This is a wonderful recipe
If you have tahini in your cupboard, here’s another wonderful way to use it. This halva ice cream is truly amazing! The flavour of halva is rich and distinctive, yet the ice cream isn’t overly sweet. It’s made without eggs and uses sweetened condensed milk
St Martin’s cheesecake is another sweet way to celebrate St Martin’s Day (11 November in Poland). Nothing will probably ever dethrone the famous St Martin’s croissants, but if you happen to have some white poppy seeds left, it’s definitely worth baking.
I couldn’t help but feel a little envious seeing how many of you already had your gingerbread cookies baked… I’m probably one of the last to get started! If, like me, you’ve left it a bit late this year, this recipe is for you. These quick gingerbread cookies
Spartak Cake is a multi-layered chocolate version of the famous honey cake, commonly known as miodownik. It’s a classic of Eastern European cuisine, particularly popular in Ukraine and Russia, and is often described as a “lighter cousin” of Medovik.
Gingerbread cake with cranberries and mascarpone cream is a lightly spiced, soft winter layer cake. A dessert that combines warm aromatic spices, a gentle fruity tartness and the honeyed sweetness of mascarpone cream. Perfect for a festive table or winter birthdays
Rich, moist and intensely spiced gingerbread made with honey and molasses, topped with a lightly salty cream cheese frosting made with Philadelphia. Deeply flavoured, perfectly spiced and wonderfully festive. The recipe is simple to follow