Dark Chocolate & Coffee Mousse
When it comes to chocolate, there are few things more mysterious than the fabled extraction of the cacao tree’s pod. From puddings, panna cottas and souffles to mousses and truffles,...
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Dessert
If you have a sweet tooth then you cannot miss these tantalising desserts and mouth-watering treats.
Normandy Apple Tart
Imagine a Sunday afternoon, somewhere in a idyllic little town in Normandy France, sipping "Cafe au lait" on a small marble table in front of a side walk cafe. Acompanying the cafe, a freshly...
Coconut Dacquoise w/ Piña Colada Cream & Tropical Compote
‘Nothing beats a cocktail or high tea, so I wanted to have the two in one,’ quips Anna. ‘I used the flavours of a piña colada and twisted them into...
Mango & Passion Fruit Meringue Roulade
This is one of the lightest desserts around — think pavlova with French flair! You could vary the flavour of the filling by using stone fruit or berries, and the...
Chocolate Paska Bread
Paska bread is one of my favorite Easter desserts. I love how it combines two irresistible elements: soft, cake-like dough and a rich, creamy cheese filling. And then there’s the...
Italian Easter Egg Cookie with Eggs
Cudduraci, also called colluraci, collure or cuddhure, are traditional Italian Easter cookies from Calabria, the famous Southern Italian region which occupies the southern tip of Italy. These cookies are also...
Apple Tarte Tatin with Cinnamon Cream & Chambord Syrup
French classic with everyday ease. This is a traditional French tarte Tatin. Soothing and warming, this is a decadent, sumptuous ending to any meal. Cooking the apples in the caramel...
Greek Baklava
If you’ve ever eaten baklava, chances are you’d have fallen in love with this simple, yet richly delicious dessert. Drenched in honey syrup, yet crunchy because of the phyllo pastry...
Banoffee Pie
Banoffee pie is a famous English dessert made from bananas, cream and toffee (made from boiled condensed milk, or dulce de leche), combined either on a buttery biscuit base or...
Sütlaç (Turkish Rice Pudding)
Turkish baked rice pudding, or fırın sütlaç, is a staple Turkish dessert. This creamy milk-based dessert is a tasty treat that will remind you of your childhood. Grab your spoons...
White Chocolate Mousse w/ Gingerbread
While Christmas is the happiest time of the year—gingerbread houses and ugly sweaters galore—unfortunately, the holiday season must always come to an end. So, if you miss those cozy vibes...
Chocolate Mousse w/ Cinnamon Cream & Coffee Liqueur
There’s nothing really seasonal about chocolate, but I thought the endorphin lift it gives could better be utilized in the gloomier months and as such have decided to put it...
Sri Lankan Love Cake
The traditional Sri Lankan love cake dates back to the 15th century when the Portuguese controlled large parts of the island. The cake is a nutty, a bit spicy, with...
Pâte à Choux (Choux Pastry) Recipe
Pate a choux is also called Choux paste or pastry or Chou dough and is a basic dough for many savory and sweet dishes. Pate a chou is the base...
Muscovado Chocolate Truffle
This is my favourite quick and easy truffle recipe and perfect for last-minute gifts or dinner parties. It is wonderfully smooth, with the depth of caramel and sticky toffee pudding...
Peach & Apple Crisp Recipe
Stone fruit, or fruit that has a stone or pit, refers to peaches, plums, nectarines, cherries, mangoes, coffee, and much more. Don’t worry though. I am not going to make...
Paska Bread with Sour Cream
Paska bread with sour cream is a simple yet delicious dessert that’s especially popular during Easter, though it can be enjoyed year-round. It’s perfect when you’re looking for something easy...
Dalmatian Fresh Fig Tart by Rick Stein
This is exactly my kind of pudding, so easy to knock up when the fig season comes around. One of the pleasures for me of living on both sides of...
Yoghurt Pelte (Jelly) with Lemon Curd and Mandarin
Pelte is a traditional Turkish desserts that is similar with jelly and was traditionally made with lemons or other local fruits. It is also a popular dessert in North Macedonia,...
Cinnamon Ginger & Caramel Cookies
When it comes to cookies, we don’t waste any time in our house – we just get down to business. We are big cookie lovers in our house, especially when...
Traditional Turkish Baklava Recipe
Baklava is a delicious, sweet pastry made with layers of phyllo dough, nuts, and syrup. It is a popular dessert in many Middle Eastern and Mediterranean countries and has a...
Mascarpone & Chocolate Sandwich Cookies
Cookies are an easy sweet treat to make, most of the time. I often resort to quick recipes with simple ingredients found at hand. But there are also delicate cookies,...
Romanian Plum Dumplings (Galuste cu Prune)
Plum dumplings is a beloved Romanian dish from the region of Transylvania. This dish was traditionally made to celebrate the arrival of autumn: tangy, juicy plums encased in a light potato...
