This fig tart combines the very best homemade shortcrust pastry with a luscious mascarpone cream flavoured with honey and vanilla, finished with fresh figs. Sometimes the simplest combinations are the most delicious. Outside fig season
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
If you love the combination of apples and maple syrup, you’re in for a real treat :). This delicately creamy cheesecake has a distinct maple flavour and is topped with delicious, lightly caramelised apples. With its quick biscuit base, it’s a wonderful autumn dessert.
You won’t be disappointed. These whole wheat bran muffins are wholesome, nourishing, moist and delicious. And you won’t feel guilty if you eat two at once ;).
Strawberry banana ice cream is incredibly quick to make, wonderfully simple and naturally healthy. No ice cream maker required – just a food processor and a handful of ingredients. Made without eggs or refined sugar, it can easily be made vegan by using coconut
Chia pudding with strawberries and granola is a delicious and light dessert for strawberry season. I soak chia seeds in coconut milk overnight so that on a summer morning I can enjoy a quick and easy treat layered with fresh strawberries. Crunchy granola
A loaf unlike any bread I had ever tasted before. Perhaps it will change your life too. Ever since it first appeared on the My New Roots blog, this remarkable recipe has transformed countless kitchens around the world. Made entirely from seeds, nuts and oats, this bread contains
A creamy, velvety chestnut cheesecake made with sweetened chestnut purée and served with maple syrup. It sits on a biscuit base, which is also a great way to use up leftover festive spiced biscuits. A wonderful combination of flavours and a delicate chestnut
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
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
Nothing cools you down better on a hot summer’s day than light yoghurt ice cream. This version — with mango, Greek yoghurt, cardamom and lime — tastes just like thick and fluffy mango lassi in frozen form! Absolutely wonderful, deliciously refreshing and incredibly
A wonderfully refreshing strawberry and pineapple smoothie – at this time of year, best made with frozen strawberries. Ideally, use freshly squeezed orange juice, but any good-quality fresh orange juice (not from concentrate) will work just as well. A perfect start to the day!
Delicious pumpkin cheesecake, perfect for those who adore this vegetable :). This time, it’s a pumpkin cheesecake with maple syrup and pecans. Made with sweetened condensed milk for an extra creamy texture, gently spiced with warming autumn flavours, and topped
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
For me, November smells like apples, nuts, spiced tea, and Scandinavian bakes… Like a squirrel, I stock up on nuts for winter ;). This maple walnut bundt cake was simply a must. A rich pecan-maple filling hidden inside a soft, buttery cake – there’s something truly special
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.
Not your everyday pumpkin cake — this one is infused with warming spices and topped with a sweet maple icing. It’s wonderfully simple and quick to make, especially for busy days, and very forgiving too — perfect for experimenting with different variations.
This beautifully deep pink-red smoothie is made with blood oranges (still available in shops) and frozen cherries from the freezer. Banana, as always, gives it a lovely creamy texture. The cherry smoothie is absolutely delicious!