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Hummingbird Cake

Cooking Time: 1h 5m

I love this impressive 3-layer Hummingbird Cake. It is much easier to make than it looks and your guests are bound to be impressed when you slice into it. This cake has its origins in Jamaica and has a tropical twist thanks to the inclusion of bananas and pineapple. This...

August 13, 2020

Easy Homemade Ciabatta Bread

Cooking Time: 3h 56m

When someone first suggested that I bake my own bread, I thought they were nuts but this Easy Homemade Ciabatta Bread recipe is literally so simple that I would never think about buying store-bought ciabatta again. For a bachelor like myself, I was really proud of how my bread turned...

July 1, 2020

Sourdough Crumpets

Cooking Time: 15m

These Sourdough Crumpets are another great way to use up that discard you get each time you feed your sourdough starter. I can’t stand the idea of food waste and that’s why I didn’t embrace the sourdough trend for a long time! But now that I’ve realised there are many...

June 17, 2020

Hummus Masabacha

Cooking Time: 1h 5m

Are you in love with hummus as much as I am? Then you must try this incredible Israeli style Hummus Masabacha (Hummus with Whole Chickpeas) recipe. Found in almost all restaurants across Israel and definitely sold in every supermarket, I have found the perfect recipe to make your own. Not...

March 20, 2020

Pistachio, Lemon and Rosemary Biscotti

Cooking Time: 1h 12m

Some people say that these Italian Pistachio, Lemon and Rosemary Biscotti make for the perfect gift but with a 2-day preparation for baking, I think I’ll keep them all to myself, thank you very much! Made with a handful of ingredients these Pistachio, Lemon and Rosemary Biscotti are simple, elegant...

March 13, 2020

Guinness Chocolate Puddings

Cooking Time: 1h 30m

Does this Guinness Chocolate Puddings recipe contain actual Guinness as one of the ingredients? I’m so happy to share with you that, yes, they do and we are all so excited about it. The addition of alcohol to these chocolate puddings makes them the perfect winter dessert to serve and...

February 22, 2020

Traditional Irish Soda Bread

Cooking Time: 55m

This Traditional Irish Soda Bread recipe bakes a warm, scrumptious and delicious bread using baking soda as one of the ingredients which is where it’s name derives from. Mostly enjoyed warm, as a breakfast bread with salted butter and jam, or honey and syrup, and even peanut butter or Nutella....

February 21, 2020

Classic Cheese and Leek Soufflé

Cooking Time: 45m

Could you imagine preparing a chef-like Classic Cheese and Leek Soufflé cooked to perfection in 45 minutes. Impress your party guests when you follow our simple step recipe below to create the cheesiest, yummiest and savory soufflé. Flavored with finely chopped leek, Dijon mustard and Emmental cheese, pour over some...

February 20, 2020

Bara Brith (Welsh Tea Bread)

Cooking Time: 45m

Bara Brith is a Welsh fruit loaf which is traditionally flavoured by adding tea, dried fruits and mixed spices. It is usually served sliced with lots of butter. Bara Brith literally means “speckled bread” in the Welsh language and it gets its name because of the dried fruit which speckles...

February 20, 2020

Giant Welsh Oggie

Cooking Time: 1h 20m

With a name like Giant Welsh Oggie, what exactly are you expecting? Best described as a homemade, Cornish pasty, which we’ve included in the steps below, filled with leeks, potatoes and cooked lamb that is salty and buttery and everything you can imagine, and better! Traditionally most enjoyed with mushy...

February 20, 2020

Moroccan Baked Fish Tagine with Vegetables

Cooking Time: 1h 30m

This Moroccan Baked Fish Tagine with Potatoes, Carrots, Tomatoes and Peppers has everything a baked fish should have. Cooked in a baking dish, I use 2 whole fish to feed my family, along with potato slices, tomato slices, green pepper rings and whole chilis and an absolute array of herbs...

February 14, 2020

Leek and Fennel Soup

Cooking Time: 50m

Enjoy this original, homemade Leek and Fennel Soup which is creamy and deliciously filling. I use about a pound of potatoes for this recipe and 3 large leeks. Fennel, leeks and garlic are my go to ingredients for flavor in the soup and I add a thick heavy cream to...

February 13, 2020

Pasta Puttanesca

Cooking Time: 25m

This Pasta Puttanesca might just be the best pasta recipe I have yet to write. Also known as Spaghetti alla Puttanesca translated to “Spaghetti in the style of a prostitute” originating from Naples in the mid-20th century and is said to be created by prostitutes. Why? Well you will have...

February 4, 2020

Classic Mornay Sauce

Cooking Time: 40m

This Classic Mornay Sauce is a béchamel style sauce with added Gruyère and Parmesan cheeses. This cheesy sauce is commonly used to make macaroni and cheese, lasagne, some fish and chicken dishes. It is a real comforting classic. I start this sauce by making a roux which is a combination...

January 17, 2020

Christmas Stollen with Marzipan

Cooking Time: 7h 20m

Ah Stollen! One of my favorite things about Christmas and it always brings back such happy memories of visiting my grandmother around the holiday season moja web stranica. She would always have a traditional ‘Christstollen’ – a yeasty, bready cake with almond paste and dried fruits and coated with fine...

December 20, 2019

Classic Breaded Veal Cutlets

Cooking Time: 32m

There really is nothing fancy to my recipe for Classic Breaded Veal Cutlets. A simple batter made from dipping veal cutlets into salted flour, whisked eggs and breadcrumbs, ideally panko works the best. Once coated, fry them in some oil to get extra crispy and serve with some oven baked...

December 17, 2019

Classic Beef Liver Pate (Keto)

Cooking Time: 6h 20m

This Classic Beef Liver Pate turns out to be a favorite with almost everyone I know who tries it. The smooth, rich flavor is just perfect. Served with crusty bread, toast or crudités of crunchy vegetables. I personally eat spoonfuls, from the jar! Although intricate in flavor, it is an...

November 21, 2019

Oven Baked Corn Beef and Vegetables

Cooking Time: 3h 10m

Oven Baked Corn Beef and Vegetables is said to be an Irish, Jewish American dish. Corned beef is usually salted brisket that is baked slowly for a few hours. The result is a mouthwater and tender meat. Traditionally eaten with cabbage heads, potatoes, carrots and onions, we’ve included them all....

November 14, 2019

Mincemeat Pop Tarts

Cooking Time: 35m

I love to make these Mincemeat Pop Tarts around Christmas time when I know people will be dropping by unexpectedly! I would hate to be caught without a sweet treat to offer my guests with a cup of coffee or a glass of mulled wine! I cheat a little when...

November 12, 2019

Classic Eclair Recipe

Cooking Time: 2h

I love making this Classic Eclair Recipe when I want to please a crowd. North, south, east and west of France, you will find these oblong pastries made with a light choux dough filled with pastry cream and topped with chocolate icing in any cake shop you visit. The French...

November 12, 2019

Arroz Con Dulce: Puerto Rican Rice Pudding

Cooking Time: 50m

Arroz Con Dulce: Puerto Rican Rice Pudding which growing up we called coconut rice pudding and my grandmother used to make it all the time. A sweet, sticky treat that became a weekly pudding that we ate during the winter months. Coming home to the familiar smell of cinnamon, we...

November 8, 2019

Quick and Easy Chess Squares

Cooking Time: 1h 58m

This recipe for Quick and Easy Chess Squares is such a great one to make for a crowd or a bake sale. They are simple and sweet with a flaky top and crumbly crust. It makes 24 individual squares and it is easily customisable so you can make lemon squares...

November 8, 2019

Mincemeat Recipe

Cooking Time: 15m

This Mincemeat Recipe is a sweet mixture of minced fruits and spices, specifically used and enjoyed at Christmas time and traditionally in mince cookies or pies. A melody of dried fruits in a rich brandy that I advise ensuring enough time to allow the fruit to soak up the liquor....

November 7, 2019

Easy Veal Marsala with Mushrooms

Cooking Time: 30m

Nothing is better than this Easy Veal Marsala with Mushrooms with tender, juicy mushrooms, Marsala wine and chicken broth. Fabulously matched ingredients and recipe that is quick and easy to make. This is my all time favorite, Italian inspired, luxury dish. Every mouthful is absolutely delicious and you’ll be shamelessly...

November 5, 2019

Classic Stuffed Peppers

Cooking Time: 1h

These Classic Stuffed Peppers put in a regular appearance in my kitchen. They are bright and cheerful looking and they taste absolutely delicious. It’s such a clever meal as the flesh of the pepper creates an edible bowl. They’re also a great way to use up leftover rice. To make...

October 18, 2019

Classic Carbonara

Cooking Time: 30m

This Classic Carbonara is my grandfather’s favorite dinner and my grandmother loves the simplicity of the preparation required to make him happy! He always tells us the same story about his mother surprising him every year with his favorite dish! This classic carbonara recipe is all you need to impress...

October 18, 2019

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