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
A refreshing rhubarb and strawberry smoothie with the addition of banana for a perfectly creamy texture. It can also be made dairy-free using pomegranate or grape juice instead of milk. Light, nourishing, and wonderfully cooling – especially on hot days. If you’re using only fresh
Strawberries are currently at their best – and at their most affordable – so it’s the perfect time to make the most of them (and their vitamin C!). While they’re of course healthiest eaten fresh, if you’re in the mood for a simple butter cake, I can wholeheartedly recommend this recipe.
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
My children’s favourite smoothie. It tastes like strawberry ice cream, with the flavour of banana clearly noticeable. Best served well chilled – highly recommended!
An intensely chocolatey dessert made for grown-ups. This cake is baked not only without flour, but also without popular substitutes such as ground nuts – and even without butter. Only a few ingredients are needed, with the main ones being chocolate
Whenever I manage to buy fragrant, beautiful first-of-the-season local strawberries, I immediately want to make pancakes or crêpes to go with them. This time I tried the famous American pancakes recipe by Nigella Lawson — and it did not disappoint.
A fluffy, impressively risen baked pancake known in American cuisine as a Dutch Baby. It is also popular in other countries such as Germany, Austria and the Scandinavian countries, though under different names. In the UK, the closest equivalent would be the well-known
Strawberry granita – I can confidently say it’s even more delicious than the best strawberry ice cream. And lower in calories, too. While ice cream usually requires an ice cream maker or a mixer to churn and aerate the mixture, all you need to make granita
Strawberry milkshake this time made with vanilla ice cream and plenty of fresh strawberries. Probably everyone’s favourite :). It’s worth making when the first locally grown strawberries appear (they’re already in season!).
Irresistibly creamy mini cheesecakes with a sweet caramelised sugar crust, inspired by the classic crème brûlée dessert. These crème brûlée mini cheesecakes are quick and easy to make, although you’ll need a kitchen blowtorch to create the signature caramel
Delicious chocolate crêpes that are perfect for breakfast or dessert. Serve with your favourite jam, Nutella, fresh fruit or a sweet curd cheese filling. Easy to make and wonderfully indulgent.
An irresistibly chocolatey dessert – brownie pancakes – or the perfect brunch treat for chocolate lovers. Rich, decadent and fluffy pancakes packed with melted chocolate chunks. Best served with a fruity sauce and
A delicious Crème Brûlée Tart – there’s no denying this combination is irresistible. Crème Brûlée Tart is an elegant dessert, a refined interpretation of the famous French classic. Silky, smooth custard topped with a thin layer of caramelised sugar. The tart is surprisingly
A colourful jelly cake that will make children smile – especially on International Children’s Day. A delicate no-bake cheesecake layered with vibrant jelly colours. You can even add fresh fruit if you like! For many people from Poland, this is a nostalgic childhood cake.
Fantastic cupcakes with polenta and strawberries. Delicate, very moist, and not too sweet, with a lovely, slightly grainy texture from the polenta. They’re a little different, but they taste like perfection! Finished with a pale pink strawberry and lemon icing. I highly
A fluffy and moist strawberry cake. A generous cake that can easily be cut into plenty of portions. Light, as it’s made with rapeseed or sunflower oil and plenty of milk. The strawberries taste wonderful in this cake; they release their juices as it bakes,