Month: November 2022

Hazelnut Amaretti

Hazelnut and Chocolate Amaretti

Amarettis It never ceases to amaze me how a few simple ingredients transform into something amazing – it’s almost magic! A little bit of ground hazelnuts, some sugar, a little bit of egg whites some flavourings and a little bit of rolling and you’ve got yourself Hazelnut and Chocolate Amaretti. […]

Almond Florentines

Almond Florentines

These light and delicate looking Almond Florentines are such a breeze to make and delightful to give as edible gifts. Made of flaked almonds and jewelled with festive candied cherries and citrus peel they are pretty irresistible. I have to say I’m pretty resourceful and quite shameless when I am […]

Pistachio Shortbread

Pistachio Shortbread Cookies

There’s nothing better than a freshly baked homemade cookie. And these Pistachio Shortbread Cookies are easy to make and even easier to eat. They are not overly sweet and they go delightfully well with a cuppa be it tea or coffee. This is a family favourite and is another recipe […]

Two faced Toffee

White and Dark Chocolate Two Faced Toffee

I usually make toffees round about Christmas time or the Persian New Year holidays, but I can’t think of any celebration in which a sweet treat like this Whie and Dark Chocolate Two Faced toffee is not welcome, to remind your nearest and dearest how sweet life can be. Two […]