I’m training for Dublin marathon and my body is burning sugar and naturally craving sugar 😅 While it’s not the best to feed your body with simple carbs regularly, a nice treat here and there doesn’t hurt. Why crème brûlé among so many choices? Recently I bought these super nice ramekins, which are pretty useless…
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Homemade strawberry jam
Remember the day I went to Wexford and bought lots of strawberries 🍓 I turned some of them into this beautiful summer jam. Top a slice of toasted bread with some butter and this jam and you’re up for a treat. I followed my mom’s technique here, leaving the sliced strawberries sleep in the fridge…
Raspberry crumble
Fruit crumbles are so good, light with an intense fruit flavor, and so forgiving. You can endlessly play with them, try different fruits, grains, sweeteners, nuts and spices. I like to use honey, instead of sugar, especially with winter fruits. I play with flavors, vanilla, cinnamon, cardamom, rose water, you name it 🙂 this time…
Authentic Italian tiramisu
Does the world need another tiramisu recipe? Of course not 😂but I couldn’t resist adding this beauty in the blog, and can’t stop making it over and over again. It’s so simple, yet so rich and wholesome, fresh and light, but with an earthy and warm flavor, both winning combos. I love to make it…
Vegetarian paella
Few weeks ago, I was having lunch with some Spanish friends. They prepared paella, and explained to me all the basis, on how to easily make it at home. Couldn’t wait to make it myself, so I run to the kitchen the next day and prepared this delicious paella packed with lots of vegetables and…
Classic Popovers
I loveee popovers. They are so easy to make and super tasty. You can serve them with jam, honey, tahini, peanut butter, mozzarella, pesto, whatever you like… Your Sunday will be brighter after trying them, I promise… Popovers recipe Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup milk 3 eggs large 1 tsp salt 1 tsp…
French toast
French Toast is a super breakfast, full of flavor and nutrition values that will keep your full till lunch. It is the best way to start the day. French toast Serving size – 2 persons Ingredients 2 eggs 1/3 cup milk 1 tbs honey A pinch of cinnamon A pinch of vanilla A pinch of…
Rice with spinach & parmesan
This is an under 30 minutes dish that I love to make from time to time, when I want comfy food and I am too lazy or in a hurry. All you need is risotto rice, spinach, butter and parmesan. Don’t forget salt and pepper Rice with spinach & parmesan Serves 2 persons Ingredients 1…
Soda bread, a love story
One of the most famous recipes of Irish cuisine is Soda Bread. It’s simple, easy, quick to make and has a unique flavor and aroma. I love enjoying soda bread warm with butter and jam, avocado or scrambled eggs. It’s traditionally made using whole wheat flour, buttermilk or sour milk, salt and soda. I replaced…
Chocolate and peanut butter cookies
I wanted to try these peanut butter cookies since a long time, but somehow I never made it. Few weeks ago, my better half was on a long business trip and I had two weeks all for myself. With no family to visit and still a small network of friends, cooking seemed like the best…