In my opinion, the best oatmeal cookies are those with raisins. This is the combination I have mostly been familiar with, an which I usually prefer making. Of course, everyone has their own preference and might fancy different ingredients added in oatmeal cookies, such as chocolate chips or nuts. So, it all depends on individual…
Panettone is a sweet Italian cake with addition of dried and candied fruits, most popular during Christmas. It is baked in special forms that allow it to reach a considerable height and, consequently, a beautiful appearance. The panettone recipe I am sharing below will allow you to make this delicious baked treat at home. Work…
Pies stuffed with mincemeat are one of the must-have elements of an English Christmas. I personally had the opportunity to taste these pies in England several years ago during Christmas and I still remember their taste. These are shortcrust pastry pies filled with a mixture of dried fruit, sugar, butter, alcohol, fruit and spices. Before…
Poppy seed cheesecake is a combination of cheesecake and poppy seed cake. This cake is a perfect solution for those who are undecided, because instead of choosing one, you can prepare both at the same time. Poppy seed cheesecake is an aromatic, very tasty cake worth preparing not only for Christmas but for any occasion….
Another chutney that I’ve made this year is zucchini chutney. Chutney is a type of sauce that resembles jam in its texture. It is made of both fruits and vegetables, and as additives, uses onion, chili, raisins, vinegar and ginger. My favourite way to serve chutney is with cheese. It tastes great with brie, camembert,…
At home I usually bake cakes that do not require much work but from time to time even I have such days when I decide to bake more complex cakes. Such a cake has everything in it, starting with a cream, ending with a jelly and other additives such as fruits or nuts. I usually…
I have just gotten home from work. The dark and rainy weather made me really tired so I was not in the mood neither to cook dinner nor to eat anything heavy. Fortunately, I already had some refreshing food ready at home, which turned out to be a perfectly light dinner: grilled chicken meat with…