French Apple Cake with Rum—the perfect easy bake for the weekend! This little cake comes together in a jiffy and is an absolute winner: a crunchy caramelised topping with a fluffy, moist apple cake underneath. And for extra indulgence? Serve it warm with vanilla ice cream—though it’s just as delicious…
Baking & Pastries
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Continue ReadingCaramelised Fennel & Courgette Puff Pastry Pies—this one was definitely a fridge raid, no-recipe kind of dish, but I’m so glad I snapped a picture to show you because it turned out absolutely delicious! The fennel and courgette are slowly sautéed until perfectly caramelised with onions, garlic, and a blend…
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Continue ReadingThis Easy Courgette, Leek & Lemon Puff Pastry Pie is the kind of weeknight dinner we all need—quick to make, packed with flavour, and endlessly versatile. The combination of soft, buttery leeks, tender courgette, and zesty lemon all baked into a golden, flaky puff pastry crust makes for a dish…
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Continue ReadingSometimes you just crave something simple, something classic—old-fashioned flavours without extra drizzles or frizzles. That’s exactly what you get with Oma’s Classic Vanilla Cake. This timeless recipe, inspired by my grandma’s baking, is pure comfort in every bite. With a hint of lemon zest, this homemade vanilla cake is beautifully…
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Continue ReadingAnother great way to use wild garlic is in this Wild Garlic, Spinach & Feta Pie (Spanakopita)—a delicious twist on the classic Greek dish. Traditionally made with spinach, feta, and flaky pastry, I swapped out about a third of the spinach for wild garlic, and wow, what a flavour boost!…
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Continue ReadingNo Bake White Chocolate & Lime Cheesecake—a dessert that’s as creamy, tangy, and indulgent as it sounds! If you love the zesty freshness of lime, the silky richness of white chocolate, and the buttery crunch of a biscuit base, then this is the recipe for you. The first time I…
