I am a big fan of European citrus cakes. This Spanish Galician tarta de Santiago is no exception. Nutty ground almonds, bits of citrus and a light crumb makes for an easy dessert that seriously takes minimal effort. I had made this with zero expectations and the results were pleasantly surprising - I’m sure you would be too!
Read MoreWhen a British asks you to bake a Bakewell tart, you just do it…but with my own spin on it, of course! A deliciously gooey tart that can be assembled from start to finish in less than an hour. Even works well baking a couple day ahead for those busy weeks! Subtle sweetness and richness. A must make.
Read MoreDill is one of those herbs I always get stuck with. Besides throwing it in chowder, with smoked salmon, and mini tea cucumber sandwiches, what else is there to do? It’s not one of those herbs I can necessarily make pesto with. Yes, I could’ve froze it but I decided to hone in on my scone-making skills. I think I’ve almost mastered it! Dill and greek yogurt scones - after the jump!
Read MoreIf there is something that is quintessentially Nicoise, it would be a pissaladiere. I remember living off of these when I spent two whole weeks in the south of France for the my birthday. Is it a French pizza? Onion tart? French pizza onion tart? You be the judge. The result is deliciously sweet yet savoury and perfect for those days of reminiscing about the French Riviera and the Mediterranean Sea.
Read MoreSometimes you are given ingredients which you are uncertain on how to use but leave you inspired to create something delicious! Insert orange blossom water. Like rosewater, but with a orange flavour. My orange blossom olive oil cake doesn't take anytime to make and leaves you with a light dessert that is the perfect to many spring evenings.
Read MoreWhen I say I’m a cookie fiend, I mean it. My friend Kevin from NYC requested that I make these cookies an although he hasn’t tried them (yet - I have some in my freezer for you!) I can say that these have made it on my list of Top 3 cookies of all time. I mean, look at the size of these things! Can you really blame me!?
Read MoreIn celebration of Cinco de Mayo, I decided to make my own chocolate diablo cookies. Fudgy and spicy, these cookies are sure to brighten up your day! Super easy to assemble, these cookies come together in no time. Feel free to adjust the heat if you like things a bit hotter!
Read MoreWhat would happen if you married ginger scallion sauce into a scone? Well, my friends, you end up with something magically delicious - a great way of using that leftover ginger scallion sauce! And if you've never made scones from scratch before, you'd be surprised at how easy it is to make it. Find out how after the jump!
Read MoreWhen your colleagues at work fail to eat healthy from the Spud box that you order every week and leave all the apples to rot for the long weekend, you take them all home and make some scrumptious apple cream cheese streusel muffins. Say what?!
Read MoreMiso butter cookies. Yes, this is a thing. Now don't be scared off - miso imparts a wonderful savoury twist to these cookies. Also a great way to use up that leftover miso hiding in your fridge!
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