A delicious and moist flourless grapefruit cake made with the zest and juice of ruby-red grapefruit, ground pistachio and polenta. A simple gluten and dairy-free bake that everyone will enjoy. With grapefruit currently in season I simply couldn’t help myself but to use them in baking a cake. Ruby and pink grapefruit are in season…
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Kroppkakor (Swedish Potato Dumplings)
Ask two people from different parts of Sweden, how to make kroppkakor (potato dumplings), more than likely they won’t agree, however what they will agree on is that you must make them. Originating on the Baltic island of Öland, inland to rustic Smaland, kroppkakor always consist of mashed potato, with the addition of flour and…
Dark Chocolate Pots
These deliciously Dark Chocolate pots may well be the ultimate chocolate fix! Silky smooth and creamy, yet light and not too rich at the same time. One pot is satisfying but always leaves you wanting more…. Chocolate is not only universally popular and incredibly versatile. But assuming that sumptuous soufflés and intricate tarts are not…
Healthy Swedish Chocolate Balls (Chokladbollar)
Hand on heart, these delicate little bites are good for you. This recipe for Healthy Swedish Chocolate Balls chokladbollar are incredibly nutritious, quick, and easy to make. They’re gluten, dairy, refined sugar and nut free, making them the healthiest treat possible. Classically, in Sweden, chokladbollar consist of oats, butter, refined sugar and cocoa, delicious but…
Panna cotta with Rosehip Coulis
Panna cotta is possibly the most delicate of all desserts, an extremely fragile mound of cream and milk, occasionally dusted with vanilla, and set with the merest amount of gelatine to just hold its form. The main ingredient is of course cream, so don’t use anything less than the best, a good organic double cream…
Hazelnut & Raspberry Meringue Torte
This stunning dessert, made with crisp and at the same time chewy hazelnut meringue, whipped cream and sweet seasonal raspberries, is surprisingly easy to make. Scottish raspberries are available until September so this is a must before late autumn arrives. If you like this recipe, you may want to try this Swedish Midsummer Berry Cake Tips:…
Healthy Green Gazpacho
I have been making this green gazpacho for some time now, it’s become one of my favourites. It’s super healthy, full of plant power and certainly easy to prepare. Not only that, the vivid green is so appealing, you just know it’s going to be good for you! The wonderful thing about this soup is…
Gluten-Free Strawberry & Elderflower Tart with an Oat & Almond Crust.
If you’ve never attempted pastry before this is a great place to start. No rolling pin required, the pastry is simply pressed into the case and baked. The only slightly tricky part is making the creme patissiere. Flavoured with elderflower, this tart is a truly seasonal dessert, gluten free too! Not only delicious, nutritious as…
Miso Glazed Aubergine with Whipped Tofu & Peanuts
Asian food is a strong contender as one of my favourite cuisines. A broad choice of countries to choose from, from Thailand to Sri Lanka and Indian to Vietnam. However Japanese, with its incredible sushi and sashimi, dishes such as ramen, yakitori and donburi to name but a few is one of my favourites. One…
Kale, Broad Bean and Avocado Salad
You can never go wrong with a salad in the spring and summer. Massaged kale is a surprising good ingredient, add a delicious dressing with a few other tasty vegetables and you have a balanced and nutritious meal. This would also work really well with peas or chickpeas which could be instead of the broad…
