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Wedding Traditions & Superstitions

Wedding traditions and superstitions vary from culture to culture but some always remain the same…

Cheese, Wine & Food Pairings

There is plenty of varieties of cheese and wine so choosing the right pair can be a little tricky…

Mini Strawberry Tarts with Whipped Cream & Mint

INGREDIENTS 1 cup – 250 ml whipping cream ½ cup golden caster sugar 24 medium strawberries – about 300g (hulled and quartered) 12 mint leaves for the pastry 1½ cups plain white flour ½ bar – 100g unsalted butter (cold, chopped) ¼ cup fine caster sugar 1 large egg pinch of salt EQUIPMENT food processor […]

Vanilla Fairy Cakes / Cupcakes

[adapted from recipe that my 4½ old daughter brought from school] INGREDIENTS for the muffins 2 large or 3 smaller eggs ½ cup golden caster sugar ½ bar unsalted butter – 125g (melted and cooled down) 1½ cup self rising flour for vanilla butter cream ¼ bar unsalted butter – about 70g 2 cups icing […]

Chicken de Volaille in Chestnut Mushroom Sauce / Zrazy z Kurczaka

Chicken de Volaille / zrazy z kurczaka is a Polish dish often served at wedding and other parties.

Mixed Fruit Salad in Minty Sauce

Kids’ favourite minty fruit salad with condensed milk.

Ch’tiramisu – Tiramisu from North of France

Quick, delicious tiramisu recipe brought from the trip to North of France.

Polish Strawberry Cookie Crumb Cheesecake

Cheesecake – Polish way with baked cream cheese, strawberries and cookie crumbs.

Fruit and Whipped Cream Triple Layer Sponge Cake

INGREDIENTS for sponge cake 1 cup egg whites and ½ cup yolks, about 6 small eggs 1 cup golden caster sugar 1 cup plain flour pinch of salt 1¼ tsp baking powder 1-2 tbs unsalted butter (softened) for layers 800g (a little bit less if not used for decoration) strawberries, blueberries and green seedless grapes […]

Italian Coffee & Chocolate Chunk Biscuits

Recipe for coffee and chocolate chunk biscuits made with Starbucks VIA Italian Roast coffee.

Chocolate and Coffee Triple Layer Cake with Almond Flakes

Delicious, moist chocolate layer cake with coffee flavour, whipped cream and flaked almonds.

Custard Tartlets with Fresh Fruits & Mint

Delicious, quick and easy mini tartlets with fresh fruits and mint, great for parties for both kids and adults.

Liquor Infused Chocolate Cupcakes

Pretty & easy Valentine’s Day cupcakes…

Decadent Red Velvet Brownies with Walnuts

Decadent chocolate and pecan beetroot brownies recipe.

Mini Party Sandwiches

Various party sandwiches – flavour combination ideas.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Triple Layer Cake with Pistachios and Hint of Orange

Rich, nutty, chocolaty cake, perfect for special occasions.

Banoffee Pie – Banana & Toffee No Bake Cake Recipe

Classic, easy to make, no bake banana & toffee cake recipe.

Banana Pancakes with Chocolate Sauce and Vanilla Ice Cream

Easy pancakes with fried bananas, delicious served with vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce.

Strawberry & Vanilla Sponge Cake with Nutella

Easy to make, traditional vanilla sponge cake with layers of chocolate spread and whipped cream and topped with fresh strawberries.

Balsamic Strawberries with Honey and Basil

Delicious salad perfect for romantic dinners and other special occasions.

Almond Panna Cotta with Cherries in Orange Syrup

Delicious and sexy dessert – perfect for Valentine’s, anniversaries and other special occasions…

Blue Cheese, Pears and Dark Chocolate Combo

Surprisingly delicious cheese and chocolate combo!

Physalis Dipped in Chocolate

Have you tried physalis yet? Try this easy recipe…

Blue Brie with Pears and Honey

[inspired by Tesco Foodie Magazine] INGREDIENTS 4 ripe pears (sliced) 8 tsp clear honey 250g mild blue cheese, brie or even better blue brie (I used Cambozola blue brie) 24 crackers or some crusty bread METHOD Share pears, cheese and crackers to the plates, pour over honey, serve and enjoy! Serve 4 people.

Brownie Cupcakes with White Chocolate Mint Frosting and Strawberries

Simple yet very delicious white chocolate and brownie cupcake recipe.

Happy Valentine’s Day

Coffee Meringues

Classic meringues recipe with addition of instant coffee for flavouring.

Spiced Orange Mulled Wine

Simple and delicious home-made mulled wine recipe with spices and orange.

Heart Shaped Christmas Tree / Valentine’s Day Chocolate Cookies

[chocolate cookies dough recipe adapted from Nicole at Baking Bites] INGREDIENTS ¾ bar (170 g) unsalted butter (softened) 1 cup golden caster sugar 2 small eggs 2 tsp vanilla extract 3 cups plain flour ⅓ cup cocoa powder 1 tsp baking powder ¼ tsp fine salt designer icing and ribbons for decorating METHOD In a large […]

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