Dutch baby pancakes

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…

Mango Summer Smoothie Bowl

It’s officially summer – Mangoes are in season! Treat yourself to this cold and creamy smoothie bowl perfect for a hot summer’s day. A naturally sweetened tropical blend of mangoes and coconut to kick start your mornings, a hint of fresh mint and that splash of coconut water to keep you well hydrated. Top it up with…

Mushroom & Spinach Filo Pie

  An earthy assortment of mushrooms, fresh baby greens and the salty creaminess of cheese muddled together and nestled in a flaky golden pastry! If that doesn’t sound like a fancy pie, perfect for a quick Sunday lunch, I don’t know what does.What started out as an idea to make classic Spanakopita parcels, one of my favourite Greek comfort…

Date & Cacao Bliss Balls

Dates, espresso and chocolate make the perfect amalgamation of flavours that’s sure to boost up your energy with every bite of these bliss balls! Experimenting with a variety of nut butters, seeds, cacao nibs, protein powders, you can change it up all you want and can’t really go wrong. This one’s a quick-fix recipe with a whole lot…

Kale & apple smoothie bowl

Back to smoothie bowls! Green smoothies don’t always look like the most appealing of the lot, I agree, but mask it with fresh fruits and you’ll barely (almost never) taste the greens. Usually mangoes and berries are go-to smoothie fruits, but trust me, apples and pears are just as delicious. Although with this one, I’ve bumped…

Rosemary & sea salt crackers

Homemade herb crackers are definitely a handy snack to fancy up a cheese platter or even to munch on just by themselves. Serve them with a bowl of hummus or a platter with cheese and cured meats and you’ll have yourself some quick and easy dinner party appetisers ready to go. These rosemary and sea…

Citrusy Crema Catalana

Spanish desserts continue! Crema Catalana, the Spanish version of a classic crème brûlée is a delightfully light creamy custard infused with citrus and encrusted with a thin crisp layer of perfectly caramelised sugar. Of course, the highlight of any crème brûlée is the very moment you crack that caramelised golden crust and dig in, leaving you with a…

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…

Dark chocolate sea salt truffles

Chocolate is possibly the answer to every situation for a lot of us out there; anniversaries, heartbreak, annoyingly stressful days at work or even just another late night craving! And let’s be honest, most of us barely ever need a compelling reason not to eat chocolate. Here’s the good part, although it sounds too good to be true, some chocolate in…

Mango & kale smoothie bowl

Let’s talk green! If you’ve never tried a green smoothie before because you’re not that big a fan of any leaves and you probably despise anyone who adores their vegetables, try again! Subtly introducing leafy greens such as spinach and kale to your smoothies makes them twice as healthy and is a great boost to…

Superfood snack bowls: Kale chips

Kale is probably the most talked about superfood these days and a lot of people struggle to understand why that is. Kale is one of the most healthy leafy greens today, it boasts of numerous minerals and vitamins, is loaded with antioxidants and low in calories! Adding kale to your daily routine in any form that appeals to you…

Mango & coconut smoothie bowl

What do you do when you have of a box full of mangoes lying around your kitchen? You experiment! Mangoes are the perfect seasonal fruit to experiment and have fun cooking with this summer. Everywhere you look this season there’s luscious ripe mangoes added to sweet and savoury foods: tarts, cakes, smoothies, salsa and even…