Think of Dutch baby pancakes as a sweetened version of a Yorkshire pudding – gorgeously golden, warm, fluffy and perfectly shaped to hold all the fillings you can handle. A classic Dutch baby, just like a British Yorkie is fluffy – puffs up as it rises up the sides of a hot skillet and sinks…
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Winter fruit galettes
All the goodness of berries, plums and apples enveloped in a rustic flaky blanket of pastry! With the exhaustion of Christmas setting in, yet that excitement of a New Year looming around the corner, an assortment of fruit galettes is as easy as it gets with dessert! All you need is some pastry, a bunch…
Mixed berry smoothie bowl
A perfectly Christmassy, berrylicious smoothie bowl with your daily dose of vitamins and antioxidants. It’s dairy-free and packed with simply the goodness of fruits, just as refreshing as it is delicious! And let’s face it that vibrant colour just makes it perfect for the holidays. Berries and citrus again, hardly a surprise how addicted I’ve become to these gorgeous…
Lemon-Raspberry Cake
Citrus and berries are a classic flavour combination and this loaf cake is the perfect way to bring these gorgeous summer favourites together. Citrus desserts are an absolute delight when baked right, simply infusing the batter with zest results in a lovely moist lemony sponge that’s made even better when drizzled with a lush red raspberry coulis. This…
Blueberry streusel muffins
Warm freshly baked muffins straight out of the oven are a scrumptious treat that most people won’t resist. These blueberry muffins are exactly that – a crunchy golden brown streusel crust, a soft sponge oozing with that gorgeous shade of blueberries and subtle hints of almond and orange with every bite. With only a few simple ingredients, these…
Blueberry chia smoothie bowl
Looking for the perfect boost to beat those dreaded Monday morning blues? This blueberry chia smoothie boasts of a gorgeous vibrant colour and is packed full of antioxidants. A combination of blueberries, bananas, dates, coconut, loads of chia and a sneaky little root vegetable as well…Beets! When you think of smoothies, it’s always those go-to superfoods like kale or…
Raspberry & orange mascarpone tartlets
Citrus and berries are a classic summer flavour combination you can’t get enough of on those sunny summer days. These raspberry tarts infused with zesty orange, speckled with vanilla seeds and held together within a lovely flaky shortcrust pastry are a simple way to get those fresh flavours to complement each other beautifully. A delicate summer…
Berry grilled cheese sandwiches
A classic gooey grilled cheese gets the perfect twist with some lush red berries. All you need are a few ingredients that turn into this indulgent sandwich you won’t regret. Raspberries, dark chocolate and melted Brie definitely make this the ultimate comfort sandwich! Let’s face it, it’s the kind of food you want when you’re having a lazy day binge…
Raspberry wine coulis
Berry coulis have a deep vibrant colour that can make even the simplest desserts look beautiful.This lush red raspberry coulis is one of my favourites to curb those berry cravings and ridiculously easy to make.It has a sweet but tart flavour and goes well with pretty much anything: drizzle it over your pancakes, a loaf of citrus cake…
Linzer cookies: Lemon & Berries
Linzer cookies are a adaptation of Linzertorte, a traditional Austrian dessert and one of my absolute favourites. These cookies are essentially made of an almond shortbread infused with orange zest and put together with a raspberry preserve or a lemon curd. My first attempt at making these was last Valentine’s Day as giveaways and everyone loved…