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Cherry and Ricotta Cake
Eating cherries by the bowlful at the beginning of summer is one of life’s small pleasures. Baking a cherry and ricotta cake on a Sunday morning – and eating it warm, over a cup of tea or a nice cappuccino – is another one. Normally, the first cherry cake of the season would be a simple genoise with handfuls of cherries thrown in. But I had some ricotta hanging around in the fridge, so I decided to put it to some good use. The addition of the ricotta gives the cake more structure, but it also keeps it moist and beautifully light. I have also added a few drops of…
Iberico Secreto Bowl
Secreto (also known as Iberico Secreto or Iberico Pork Secreto) is a unique cut from the shoulder of the world famous Spanish Iberico pig. The meat is well marbled, with a sweet, creamy fat that melts slowly during the cooking…
Cheesy Meatball Rolls [AD]
*This post has been sponsored by PRIMULA. All thoughts and opinions are my own.* My lunch breaks have not been the same lately and the one thing that I miss most is going out to get some street food. Street…
Tempura Oysters with Lime and Wasabi Mayonnaise
Summertime special: tempura oysters with lime and wasabi mayonnaise. This was the first time I have ever had oysters at home. For some reason I always thought that oysters are more like a restaurant treat – that shucking is a…
Borodinsky Sourdough Rye Bread
Borodinsky sourdough rye bread is possibly one of the easiest sourdough breads to make at home. It doesn’t require any kneading, as the dough is quite wet so all you need to do is mix it with a spoon and…
Purple Asparagus Fritatta
There’s a fritatta for every season – they say. And I’ll say that spring is the perfect season for a purple asparagus fritatta. Fritatta is a staple Italian egg based dish, usually served for breakfast or even for dinner. I…
Sourdough Bread for Beginners
Now that your sourdough starter is ripe and ready, the time has come to bake your first sourdough bread. This no-nonsense sourdough bread for beginners guide will teach you how to bake with confidence and will help you understand the…
