Ricciarelli are delicious almond biscuits traditionally associated with the city of Siena in Tuscany. These Italian treats have the characteristic shape of a grain of rice, with a lightly crisp, cracked exterior and a wonderfully soft, chewy centre, much like macarons.
Light, fluffy and utterly delicious – that’s the best way to describe this Russian Apple Cake. Firm, tart apples work particularly well, though any variety will do. In Poland, we’d probably call it a sponge cake with apples, because that’s exactly what it is. The cake
Deliciously crisp blueberry oat squares with a wonderful sweet-and-tart flavour and a subtle hint of lemon. They’re incredibly quick to make, require no mixer, and the recipe couldn’t be simpler. Even if you’re new to baking, you’ll have no trouble making
Yoghurt, pistachios and raspberries are the stars of this cake. The yoghurt gives it a wonderfully light texture, the juicy raspberries add plenty of flavour, and the pistachios provide a delightful crunch. It looks beautiful—almost festive—but above all, it’s
Do you like kiwi? In our house, opinions are rather divided. 🙂 I’m not a fan of peeling the fuzzy skins, although I certainly appreciate how much vitamin C these little fruits contain. My husband loves anything tart, Pola is allergic to kiwi, and Wiktoria enjoys them
This peach Melba no-bake cheesecake continues my delicious summer series of Melba-inspired desserts (you may already know my Melba Pavlova). It features a light sponge finger base, a creamy cheesecake filling flavoured with sweet roasted peaches, and a beautiful
Who can resist this flavour combination? These muffins are wonderfully soft, bursting with juicy blueberries, with a hint of fresh lemon and topped with a delicious tangy lemon glaze. I’m sure you’ll love them too :).
This delicious pistachio and raspberry cake is wonderfully quick to make—you simply mix all the ingredients together. It’s light, elegant and perfect for dessert… and raspberries and pistachios are always a winning combination. It’s especially delicious served warm, straight
A whole new take on apricot jam! This apricot and raspberry jam captures the very taste of summer – one you’ll definitely want to preserve in jars :). Its flavour is simply irresistible, and I first fell in love with this combination in my apricot
If you’re one of the lucky people with chokeberry bushes growing in your garden, you simply have to try this recipe. The combination of chokeberries and raspberries is absolutely delicious! Chokeberries are best picked after the first frosts, as they
I love the Welsh climate for its gentle nature. In winter, temperatures rarely drop below freezing, and summers are usually mild, with highs of around 20–23°C… until now! My body really doesn’t cope well with hot weather, and the thin walls of our house
I’ll admit that after making drop scones, I was left wanting a little more. As good as they are, ordinary griddle cakes just aren’t my favourite. What I really love are pancakes! I’d never tried making them with pineapple before, and since it’s one of Pola’s
Strawberry season wouldn’t be complete without a cloud cake ;). We’ve already baked the raspberry version (a real blog favourite!) and the banana one, so now it’s time for a no-bake strawberry version. This strawberry cloud cake is made with a crisp
A delicate blueberry panna cotta with a silky-smooth texture, served with whipped cream and fresh blueberries. It’s my perfect dessert for the weekend :).
A delightful lattice-topped blueberry pie inspired by the classic American favourite. It’s filled with plenty of juicy blueberries (or blueberries can be substituted with cultivated blueberries) and encased in perfectly buttery shortcrust pastry. In hot weather, remember
Another beautiful rose-inspired bake, this time made with ready-made puff pastry. Buttery puff pastry (look for an all-butter version), sweet marzipan and delicate apple “petals” create these stunning apple roses. They can be assembled in advance and stored in the fridge
Colomba di Pasqua is a traditional Italian Easter yeast cake, shaped like a dove (colomba). This rich, buttery cake is beautifully fragrant with fresh citrus zest and, before baking, is topped with almonds and pearl sugar or finished with an almond glaze. As it bakes
A blueberry crumble slice that’s absolutely delicious served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. The base and topping are made from the same rich, buttery crumble dough, with plenty of juicy blueberries packed in between. A lovely alternative