Another long-term blog break, but I’m back with something extremely special and absolutely superb. These Cardamom Orange Chocolate Mousse Cakes turned out to be a great success with my recent visitors. Which is not surprising given how well silky sweetness of chocolate mousse marries with zestiness of oranges and the extra mild twist that cardamom adds. Enjoy! Continue reading
More figs this week! Cheese and fruit are both popular ways of ending a meal; here, two are perfectly combined. The creamy texture of the mascarpone marries well with the sweetness of the figs and both and set off by a deliciously crunchy cinnamon shortbread. Continue reading
September in Shanghai means figs, so this week I am adding “Walnut and Fig Cake with Brandy Syrup” to my blog collection of “Syrup cakes”. A simple pleasure which is ridiculously easy to make and delightfully moist to taste. Enjoy! Continue reading
…and the summer goes on! Hidden inside tart crunchiness and fruit explosion of roasted nectarines is my favourite cheesecake, infused with orange zestiness. Refreshing way to celebrate last days of summer. Enjoy! Continue reading
With nearly 1.5 months of travels I’ve been missing my kitchen and what comes out of it. Having a few recipes in store for just such a scenario, I believe it is time to share one of those. After all, it’s been over a month since my last blog update, which makes (yet again) an unforgivably long pause. While the summer is still around, berries are on the dessert menu as this week it is Blackberry and Orange Mascarpone Cake – moist, semi-sweet and lightly zesty. Enjoy! Continue reading
Taking advantage of the berry season while summer is in full swing. This week it’s a simple and flavourful cake with key notes of raspberries, accompanied by zesty lime and milky-sweet coconut. I used frozen raspberries for this recipe as I had some left in the freezer, but fresh berries are as good – if not better. Enjoy! Continue reading
Cheesecake week! As my all-time favourite type of cake (with a some minor exceptions, hello chocolate mousse, rosemary squares and a few memorable others!), it doesn’t stop to amaze me with and array of mouthwatering varieties. This week let’s go for another winning combination of sour cherries and dark chocolate in a zesty cheesecake swirl. Enjoy! Continue reading
So far I’m managing to keep the usual schedule of 1 new recipe per week while enjoying a relatively quiet month at home. This week indulge a gooey goodness of golden caramel with buttery pecans, a wonderful combination of smoothness and crunchiness. Continue reading
Back at my kitchen that I so dearly missed over the past 6 weeks. Summer is in full swing now, which can only mean more berry-based treats. Chocolate + raspberries is a tastebuds-winning classic, and this week it is Chocolate Raspberry Roulade to indulge and enjoy. Continue reading
Travels kept me away from my kitchen again, but am back this week with a wonderful dessert which might be of an interest to those who struggle to choose between Carrot Cake and Cheesecake. A mouthwatering combination of both, this rich and flavourful cheesecake is a delight in every bite. Enjoy! Continue reading
Desserts. Nothing. Else. 