Refined Sugar Free Hazelnut Chia Cookies
Thursday, February 01, 2024Halloumi Muffins with Basil and Nigella Seeds
Tuesday, January 30, 2024A simple savoury muffin recipe made with spelt, nigella seeds, basil and Halloumi cheese. They are fantastic picnic food and perfect as a healthy lunch box treat, delicious eaten alongside a soup or a stew, or make a very tasty addition to a brunch table.
They are best eaten on the day they're baked – ideally fresh from the oven, but they will keep for up to 3 days in an airtight container, or freeze for up to a month. As muffins need to be worked as little as possible so that the texture stays light and tender, keep the amount of stirring you do to a minimum.
Quick Rye Bread with Leftover Sugared Cranberries
Wednesday, January 10, 2024This tender and flavorful quick rye bread is packed with sweet tart cranberries and aromatic rosemary, topped with a simple sugar crunch. The bread is tasty as is, but if you want to dress up the quick bread, try a citrus glaze, or cream cheese frosting. If you are using fresh cranberries for the batter, coat them with a tablespoon of flour before adding to the batter, so they won't sink to the bottom.
Spiced Pumpkin Bread with Chocolate and Walnuts
Thursday, January 04, 2024This spiced quick bread is filled with the ever-popular pumpkin flavour, warm spices, Lindt dark chocolate and walnuts, and it tastes absolutely amazing. You can always go with other nuts (pecans and hazelnuts are great) and chocolate. It's delightful as an afternoon pick-me-up treat or spread with some butter and a cup of coffee in the morning.
Raspberry Streusel Cake with Greek Yoghurt and Almonds
Saturday, December 23, 2023You can't beat an old-fashioned tea treat or dessert like this delicious, buttery streusel / crumble cake, starring fresh plump raspberries, Greek yoghurt, almonds and spelt flour- wholemeal spelt flour gives them a fibre boost and adds to the overall nutty flavour. It is fantastic served with dollop of crème fraîche or custard for added indulgence and extra fresh berries that will make afternoon time with the family and friends all the more special.
Cherry, Ginger and Macadamia Christmas Cake
Tuesday, December 19, 2023Good things take time, so start this recipe at least 1 day in advance to macerate the fruit and allow additional time for cooling. Traditional fruitcake is such a joy at Christmas time. Dense with brandy-soaked dried fruit and warming spices, this means a little goes a long way! This recipe adds a delicious yet modern twist on a classic fruitcake by using candied ginger, dried cherries, physalis, barberries, macadamias, coconut suguar and ginger shot to the batter. If you don't bake with alcohol, then replace it with apple or orange juice.
Christstollen Traybake
Sunday, December 03, 2023Loaded with dried cranberries, apricots and chunks of marzipan, this well spiced holiday traybake is quick and easy to make, perfect for sharing and gifting. Those stollen bites have all the wonderful festive flavours of German Christstollen without going to the effort of making the real thing. A festive and delightful treat that is sure to please and impress. I used less sugar than the original recipe calls for and used more orange juice, so the batter won't be too dry. You can also replace some sugar with applesauce.
Sauerkraut Chocolate Loaf Cake
Friday, December 01, 2023Sauerkraut as the secret ingredient for ultra-juicy chocolate cake? Sounds kind of strange, but it really works. Don't worry, you won't taste the sauerkraut. Generally I prefer cakes with vegetables in them. Whether it's a carrot cake or zucchini cake, cake with beet, etc. Vegetables turn cakes into a special and very moist treat. If you like your cake a little healthier and nuttier, you can also replace the white spelt flour with wholegrain spelt flour. Leave the chocolate cake to stand in the fridge for at least a day, preferably two days, before eating. It tastes wonderful with whipped cream.
Hazelnut, Rosemary and Maple Syrup Cake
Thursday, November 23, 2023A decadent and unique blend of healthy hazelnuts, rich maple syrup and fragrant rosemary, this earthy flavoured and buttery cake is a real treat for a special gathering at coffee time. Serve the cake with crème fraîche or ice cream if desired. I have used organic Canadian maple syrup for this recipe, as it has rich and deep dark maple flavour that makes it ideal for baking. The nuttiness of the hazelnuts really complements the maple syrup and rosemary flavours in this butter cake as well has giving the cake a lovely crunch.
Matcha Mango Muffin Tops
Wednesday, November 01, 2023Miso Banana Oat Bars
Monday, October 02, 2023Miso gives these oat bars a beautiful, nutty flavour and satisfying salty sweet depth. White or shiro miso is the sweetest and mildest type, but you can use yellow or brown ones to bake these bars too.
They are so quick and easy to make and are perfect as a snack, breakfast, or healthy dessert! Store the cooled bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1 week, or the freezer for up to 6 months.
Ricotta Fritters with Coffee Sugar
Tuesday, September 12, 2023These airy crunchy fritters are a mix of drained ricotta, blanched almond flour, lemon zest, egg and panko breadcrumbs. They are then fried to beautifully golden and crispy with a tender, fluffy centre, served scattered with some espresso sugar. If desired, serve those delicacies with some extra berry coulis or coffee syrup.
Pistachio Baklava Cake with Whipped Mascarpone Cream
Thursday, August 31, 2023Baklava is a very popular Turkish, Greek, and Middle Eastern pastry made with layers of crispy phyllo pastry and a cinnamon nut mixture drenched in an indulgent syrup or honey. It can be made with pistachios, walnuts, hazelnuts or a combination of nuts, and can include cardamom, cinnamon, and rose water.
This Pistachio Baklava Cake is a twist on traditional baklava by turning the classic nutty filo pastry dessert into a layered cake with a rich whipped mascarpone cream. It has all the wonderful spices, rose water, and crunch of pistachios and walnuts. Deliciously moist and fragrant, topped with crisp filo pastry and soaked in a tangy sticky syrup. It will have everyone asking for a second slice!