Panna cotta is a lovely dessert that isn’t usually vegetarian because it has to be made using gelatin. I used agar instead of gelatin and after a few trials, I found the perfect balance. It’s a fairly new dessert, made in the 20th century. Ingredients for 6 servings of Vegetarian Panna cotta: – 300ml double
Author: Anca
Vegan mince pies with pineapple, coconut and figs
I made beautiful mince pies last year and now I rather make them at home instead of buying them. I wanted to make a healthy version, so I came up with a vegan sugar free mince pies recipe. Hubby was reluctant because a sugar free dessert doesn’t sound too luxurious. But he ate 6 in
Crêpes Suzette
My husband and I were watching Masterchef and Monica came up with Crêpes Suzette for their pressure test. We had to try it, it looked delicious. After giving it a try I can say it really is delicious. To make the crepes I didn’t measure the ingredients for the batter. It’s just the basic recipe
Smoked paprika and pea risotto
I wanted to make a risotto and I looked in the cupboards to see what I can cook. I decided on smoked paprika and pea risotto because I thought the flavours would work and it did. Ingredients for 4 servings of Smoked paprika and pea risotto: – 500g rice for risotto – 200g boiled peas
Peanut butter and banana pinwheels
I made this peanut butter and banana pinwheel yesterday using only 4 ingredients and they were delicious. I used a ready made roll of puff pastry I already had in the fridge. When I bought the pastry I had no idea what I want to do with it. The idea of pairing up peanut butter
De’Longhi EC145 espresso maker review
Hubby bought me this De’Longhi EC145 espresso maker last year as a Christmas gift and I used it daily for almost one year. As Christmas is approaching and maybe others are planning to buy an espresso maker, I thought it’s a good opportunity to review mine. I usually drink my coffee black and an espresso
Christmas giveaway
With Christmas approaching, I want to host a giveaway for my readers. I made a small hamper with things I like and that I think are perfect as a Christmas gift. The prize is: 1 jar 400g of Harvey Nichols Jargonelle Lemon Drops; a handmade novelty brooch and a transparent bauble were you can put
