Fancy some sweet bun with a marble pattern. Look no further. ๐ Normally I would make an ordinary bun without adding cocoa or food colouring but ordinary can be boring sometimes. ๐ Even more so because I have several food colourings left at home remaining after the last big baking session. If you buy food…
Pepper is a vegetable available for sale throughout the year. The best ones are those from the season, especially if they ripen in the sun. During winter time, the variety of vegetables is a little smaller but you can still get some things in stores. Let’s be honest though, they do not taste the same…
I remember having eating two types of salads from my childhood. Leek salad was one and the other is vegetable salad ๐ These days, you can find plenty of different salad variations. They can be prepared from almost everything. Sometimes, however, these simple salads taste best. Too many ingredients can make different flavors interfere too…
Potato roses is just right for all potato enthusiasts. If you also love potatoes, this recipe is just for you. Potatoes do not have to be boring at all – puree is not the only form you can serve them in. You can make a dozen or so tasty dishes from potatoes. These can be…
Cheesecake is one of those traditional cakes that everyone knows well. It is made in many homes for all kinds of occasions. There are many variations of cheesecake. Personally, I like the one on a crunchy cocoa base the most. Today, however, I have a more complex version for you. How about a pumpkin cheesecake…
These scrolls I prepared originally supposed to have the shape of croissants but during the making the plan changed ๐ I love puff pastry because you can do a lot of delicious things out of it. Let it be sweet or savoury, it does not matter. One thing is for sure, it will be fast….
For some reason I associate pork chops with a Sunday lunch. I usually have this kind of dinner with sides such as beetroot and potatoes sprinkled with fresh dill. I think there are not many things tastier than this dish. Traditional pork chops, of course, can be varied a bit, so I did some experimenting…
A dip of any kind is the perfect idea for a party. Vegetable dips are great for a large group of guests as they are easy to prepare and to share. But this is only one of the many reasons for it being a party favourite. You should definitely not miss this dish at the…
During holiday season roasted chestnuts are the real deal. Every time I’m in town there is someone selling them on every corner. I tried roasted chestnuts, but I do not eat them too often. For the first time I recently bought mashed chestnut puree. I have already come across a dessert made from chestnut puree…
The spicy soup that I greet you with today is an absolute hit at my house. If you have a tough day during these cold days, this soup will warm your heart up ๐ The recipe for this soup was born in by my head by accident when I happened upon a packet of green…
Authentic potato tortilla reminds me of Spain. It was there I ate tortilla for the first time. In Spain, everyone is eating tortilla. It is a dish you can get as a tapas but it can also be served for breakfast on its own. The first time I ate this dish was also as breakfast….
Carpaccio comes from Italian cuisine. We distinguish several types of it. It can be prepared from beef or veal. It is also ideal when made from fish such as salmon or tuna, as well as from vegetables for example zucchini or beetroot. Fruits may also be used to prepare it. Pineapple or mango are such,…