I’ve never meet a cake that I didn’t want to Swiss Roll! Why? Let me count the ways? The base cake itself is quick to make, all of eight minutes and because it’s just a sponge cake, you can go to town with the flavours. Like chocolate? Then make it […]
Desserts/Sweets
Sweeten your day….
Raspberry and White Chocolate Bread Pudding
Nothing pairs better with raspberries than white chocolate and this pudding with humble beginnings is no exception. If you’ve got day old bread and raspberry jam in the fridge, then this recipe is for you. Simple and easy to make with spectacular results. A pudding which is lovely to serve […]
Easy Sugar Cookies
The original recipe for these easy Sugar Cookies was given to me by a friend, back when I was just starting to bake. I wanted a cookie that was easy to make, with minimal ingredients and taste great. I have made these cookies countless of times, and have baked more […]
Coconut Macaroons
Did you know that the ”coco” in Coconut comes from the Portuguese word that means goblin or monkey? If you’ve seen a husked coconut you’ll see why; it looks as if it has two eyes and a mouth closely resembling a monkey face. But Coconut Macaroons…it’s another thing altogether. I […]
Rice Crumble Cookies (Nan-e-Berenji)
These Rice Crumbles (Nan-e-Berenji) cookies make an appearance in almost every Persian gatherings. From grand weddings to informal tea break to picnics you are sure to find a version of these rice shortbread cookies. They are deliciously crumbly with a sandy texture and breaks apart in your mouth, traditionally not […]
Cake Yazdi (Persian Cardamom & Saffron Muffins)
I was very lucky to have visited Iran during the Persian New Year Celebrations. Nowruz (New Day)as it’s called in Persian is celebrated on the 21st of March, and it’s a time for celebrating with families and friends, reflecting on the year past and looking forward to what the new […]