Chocolate ganache is super quick and easy to make and for the basic recipe you only need two ingredients – whipping cream and chocolate. It can be used as a filling (as in this recipe), frosting or glaze. Initially I was going to make a sponge cake filled and frosted with chocolate ganache but I […]
Marbled Brownies
If you are in the mood for a fancy and delicious variation of the classic brownies, try these marbled brownies with cream cheese. The cream cheese is a great addition and it helps temper the rich chocolate flavour and sweetness of the brownies. A nice and quick dessert that will definitely impress your guests 😉 […]
Shrimp with Fettuccine
This shrimp and pasta dish is quite simple to prepare and tastes amazing. It’s perfect to pack for lunch or makes a quick and healthy dinner. It has a flavourful sauce with wine and fresh herbs that you’ll definitely enjoy – trust me :)! Time: 30 min, Prep: 15 min. Cook: 15 min. Servings: 3 […]
Carrot Cake
This is my first attempt at making Carrot Cake. I promised our godfather a while ago that I would make him this cake and I finally managed to do so on his birthday. It was delicious and everyone really liked it. Honestly I had no idea carrot cake didn’t taste at all like carrots. I […]
Coffee Crepes with Strawberries
Do you enjoy crepes and love coffee? Then you’ll enjoy these coffee crepes with fresh strawberries, whipped cream and mascarpone. Adding some brewed coffee is a wonderful twist on the traditional crepe batter. The coffee adds a rich flavour and the crepes are just yummy! […]
Cream Cheese Frosting with Peacans
Ingredients: 150 g pecans 225 g cream cheese 440 g (4 cups) icing sugar 110 g butter, softened 1 tsp vanilla extract Directions: Combine the butter, cream cheese, sugar and vanilla extract. Beat until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Add the chopped pecans. Cakes with this type of frosting… Carrot […]
Veal with Mushrooms
This is one of the first meals I made in my lovely new kitchen :). It’s a simple yet delicious meal. I found the recipe here (and then adjusted it to my taste). You can serve the cutlets with cooked potatoes, rice or salad. It’s the perfect choice for lunch or a light dinner. Time: […]
Tuna Pie (Empanada Gallega)
Here’s the second pie recipe I promised to post. Tuna Pie or Empanada Gallega is a savory pie that is very popular in Galicia – a region in the northwestern part of Spain. It’s filled with tuna, onions, peppers and tomatoes. You can also replace the tuna with sardines, cod fish or chorizo. It’s a […]
Peach Pie
It’s been a while but I’m back to blogging now. We finally moved into our new house and things are starting to settle down. We LOVE it! The kitchen is very nice, bright and spacious, just the kind of place where I could spend my free time making cakes and cooking great dishes for family […]