Crêpes

Quite some time ago one of my brilliant cooking teachers, who was from Brittany- France, taught me this wonderful Crêpe recipe. It’s an absolutely terrific recipe that became one of my favorites! First time that I made crêpes, I ended up with (read full article)

Anise Buns

A cold and rainy morning like today leads me directly to the temptation for something sweet! Anise Buns Ingredients: 4 ½ C. / 500 gr All-purpose flour / Flour Plain 2 Eggs 1 1/4 C. / 125 gr sugar 4 Tbsp./ 50 gr unsalted butter, room t (read full article)

Cookies

The Famous Thumbprint cookies also known as butter balls, bird’s nest cookies or Polish tea cakes are the favorites, chosen by more than one palate. It’s that buttery texture and the delicate fruity filling what gives these cookies their unf (read full article)

Spinach Bites

These is what J. and I had for lunch today. Spinach is one of my favorites vegetables in the whole world. And use it often in my cooking. Stuffed pastries, salads, stuffed homemade pasta, dips... and other dishes.My Mom used to make these Spinach Bit (read full article)

Cupcakes with Orange Flavor and Ricotta Icing

There is nothing more fun than making Cupcakes :) Perfect and delicious for any occasion, party little treats, yourself ;) or as a gift for someone special. Cupcakes are a sweet combination of indulgence and romantic baking that always put a smi (read full article)

Lemon Chiffon Ring CakeAfter rainy days and rainy nights in Auckland,New Zealand... well a little bit of sun shone brightly again this morning. And I knew it was the perfect time to bake something! I've got a feeling of Bake to Celebrate! Let me tel (read full article)

Tiramisu'-- A Luxurious Dessert made EasyThis Italian Dessert is not only Delicious to the taste but very easy to make as well. One of Hubby J. favorites...and mine too. For those of you who've never had it before, I absolutely beg you to give it a (read full article)

Simple Onion RollsThese delicate rolls are rich in flavor and taste so good. The best part.."really easy to make" , not a lot of mess and not bread machine required :D. The house is filled with a beautiful aroma of Homemade Bread and memories of chi (read full article)

Ricotta Cake--Torta de RicottaRicotta Cake/Torta de RicottaToday I was thinking what to do with my “250 grams of Ricotta” waiting in a fridge for me to take it and do something delicious with it. I didn't want to make “Tiramisu” again --eve (read full article)

Cheesy Garden Stuffed Peppers --Pimientos Rellenos "Jardin con Queso""Mmm...I Love Sour Cream"Well, today I decided to make one of Hubby J. favorites. Let me tell you what happened. Ok. Last weekend, while I was doing a marathon of domestic chores (read full article)

A Little Inspiration from New Zealand"Scones with Seedless Raisins"One of the New Zealand's Foods I adore is “The Famous Scone” .These is a classic in New Zealand-Ooo, I still remember the first time I tried Scones- what can I say …It was lo (read full article)

Caramelized Apple Sponge Cake"Caramelized Apple Sponge Cake"I baked this cake this morning-And it will be my surprise for afternoon tea for J.-He was asking me for -"tea cake"- since last weekend. So this morning I woke up early-before he woke up-and (read full article)

Homemade Coconut Macaroons

Coconut Macaroons are the best! In this recipe I will tell you how to make one of the most delicious little treats in the whole world! This original recipe that I’ve been working for a while is gluten free and dairy free. So everyone can enjoy (read full article)

Welcoming 2010 with a Simple Inspiration --- Delicate Raisin Mini Tea CakesDelicate Raisin Mini Tea Cakes--Simple Inspiration...Today, I decided to do some baking. I don't know why? But I just felt like "Baking Today".Wait a minute, I think I know wh (read full article)

Milanesas "Argentinean Style"--Beef schnitzelWell, since I was writing about Argentinean Food, I thought it might be nice to share some "Argentinean Recipes" with all of you. I hope you like it!Original Milanesa Recipe "Argentinean Style" Milanesa de (read full article)

Nutmeg and Maple Cream Tart

Firstly, I'd like to apologise for the lack of food around here. It's not like I've stopped cooking or eating, but rather I just haven't had the time or the inclination to collect my thoughts and pen down a recipe. And secondly I just wanted to thank (read full article)

Bread Omelette

Bread OmeletteRecipe Credit - Feeding Babies & Toddlers ( Author - Jacki Passmore )Makes: 1This is an easy and inexpensive meal for your child. Soak a slice of wholemeal / brown bread ( remove thick sides ) in 1/4 cup milk until softened, then (read full article)

Spaghetti Factory

We plan to have Ian's pre-birthday celebration last Friday by having scrumptious dinner at Spaghetti Factory. We already tired this restaurant before and we are satisfied not only with the food they offer but also the service they gave us that's (read full article)

Wheat Pizza Crust

Who doesn’t love pizza?  I mean, pizza is as American as baseball and apple pie, right?  Unfortunately, it is also really fattening.  There are some ways, however, to make it a little healthier – for starters, making it at home.  Her (read full article)

Just Another Dinner!

So yesterday we had seafood - cod to be exact. So on Meatless Monday - or Red-Meatless Monday - what to have. So, we're going to have chicken breasts. But not the same 'ole mundane bird that is prevalent on most plates. Let's spice it up. Dried mushr (read full article)