Tag: lemon/lime

Soft, lemony yoghurt muffins bursting with juicy raspberries. Quick to make, wonderfully fluffy, and absolutely packed with flavour – perfect for raspberry season!

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

The very essence of summer. These classic raspberry ice creams are made the traditional way, with egg yolks, resulting in a wonderfully smooth and velvety texture. With raspberry season in full swing, it’s the perfect time to give this recipe a try!

A beautiful no-bake raspberry ombre cheesecake made with plenty of fresh or frozen raspberries – over 700 g in total, plus extra for decoration. Soft shades of pink create a stunning layered effect, from deep raspberry to the palest blush. Each layer contains

These vibrant green yoghurt cupcakes are another delicious bake made with fresh spinach. Topped with a light whipped cream frosting and fresh strawberries, they’re wonderfully moist, soft and gently citrusy. Baked in decorative (and sturdy) cupcake cases

A deliciously moist chocolate cake topped with a light strawberry mousse made from blended strawberries, finished with whipped cream and fresh fruit. The combination of airy strawberry mousse and rich chocolate is simply irresistible. Well worth making while strawberries

I love reaching for my older cookbooks and baking from them… This traditional Polish royal mazurek is one of the most luxurious versions of the classic. Rich with the finest butter, almonds and fruit preserved in jam, it’s easy to see where the name comes from. It’s well

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

Mini rhubarb cheesecakes topped with a little strawberry jam and crushed meringue. Simple to make and absolutely delicious!

Cassis Cake – chocolate cake with blackcurrant cream and meringue. Cassis cake is a truly delicious layered dessert made of soft chocolate sponge, filled with blackcurrant cream and blackcurrants in jelly, and topped with a crisp chocolate meringue. Intensely fruity and refreshing,

I’ve always wanted to create a raspberry version of a wonderful blueberry cheesecake. My earlier attempts at making a baked cheesecake with fresh raspberries weren’t very successful. That’s where freeze-dried fruit comes to the rescue. This raspberry

German apple and marzipan cake is wonderfully fragrant, soft, moist and packed with apples. It’s perfect for autumn afternoons, served with a cup of tea or as a comforting dessert. The recipe uses marzipan (you can make your own or use shop-bought), which

A creamy pistachio cheesecake with the addition of white chocolate. Mild in flavour, perfectly sweet, with a beautiful pistachio colour and the silky texture of white chocolate. You can use ready-made 100% pistachio paste, but it’s also easy to make at home.

These are bound to become one of my favourite cookies. They’re best made with lemon curd, though a thick jam works beautifully as a filling too. These shortbread-style cookies with lemon curd are wonderfully zesty — simply divine! Once baked

Kale paired with green apple – a combination that’s hard to resist. It smells wonderful and tastes just as good :). This kale, apple and kiwi smoothie is packed with goodness – a perfect way to start the day. You can also use spinach instead of kale. If you have your

A simple, fluffy pear cake – and with almonds, it becomes a true classic. Add a touch of cinnamon and cream the butter well, and you’ll have a lovely treat for afternoon tea. There’s nothing complicated here – it’s delicious and always a success :).