Easy baking
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Continue ReadingHealthy brownies and a thought.Karma is now in uni, and yes- I left a piece of my heart in London. Luckily, we enjoyed the ride, from day 1. I couldn’t be prouder of her.A kind reminder, to parents, time flies. Enjoy the journey. Recipe by @foodiefromvt
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Continue ReadingDuring the festive season, I love impressive desserts that are actually easy to make such as this flourless chocolate cake with almond and pears. It looks so decadent and so elegant although it is super easy to prepare. Firstly, just make sure to use Bartlett pears as they bake beautifully into a soft and jammy topping but retain their shape when baked. Secondly, add the meringue in thirds: 1/3 mixed in vigorously to loosen the batter and the remaining 1/3 then 1/3 gently folded in to retain lightness. Do not over mix to avoid deflating. I love using USA pears…
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Continue ReadingA Greek dessert that is crunchy, sweet and creamy! Yum!Galaktoboureko tastes just like kellej! Saw this recipe on one of my favorite accounts @marys_kouzina and fell in love. I tweaked it a bit, I hope Mary approves! It is super easy to make, just be patient with all the buttered layers.
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Continue ReadingWarm veggies and quinoa salad with panko crusted halloumi and zesty tahini dressing. I made this dish after a workout and I was starving! It was so easy to put together, and the roast veggies release so much flavor and juice that add a delicious taste to the quinoa. Serves 4
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Continue ReadingThese pillowy, soft, sweet, and sticky madeleines are the ultimate festive dessert!I love that you can make the batter a day ahead and keep it chilled until you’re ready to bake- that will create the traditional madeleine “hump”.The toffee glaze is just as easy- quick to prepare and can be made a few days in advance. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and honey caramelized walnuts.All ingredients are from @spinneysuae, and this festive season, buying SpinneysFOOD products gives you the chance to win amazing prizes!
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Continue ReadingHoney breakfast cookies, with oats and spices. Living in the moment is a great way to detach from the business of life and the messiness of our thoughts and just focus on the now- in this case these cookies! Super easy to make, with just a handful of ingredients that you probably have in your kitchen. My kids loved them as an afternoon snack and as a school cookie. They even took some extra for their friends!Adapted from the recipe by @mesbrouillonsdecuisine
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Continue ReadingHoney sweetened brownie muffins, the guilt free cure to any chocolate craving! Super easy to make with simple ingredients. Small tips: don’t over mix and don’t overbake!
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Continue ReadingThe easiest, most delicious cookies. They are crisp on the edges, chocolatey, chewy and so incredibly satisfying. They are made with just a handful of ingredients and are baked in 10 minutes! They are naturally dairy free and gluten free as well as refined sugar free but I wanted them extra indulgent so I added good quality milk chocolate chips. You can use sugar free or dairy free ones if you prefer. GF – refined sugar free – quick and easy
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Continue ReadingCheat’s Black Forest! The holidays in the UAE officially start when Christmas hits @spinneysuae: real trees, festive shelves, and everything you need to cook, bake, host and breathe!This week I’m making a super easy, light Black Forest cake you can prep up to 2 days ahead. Completely stress-free!Also, Spinneys is hiding a golden ticket in one of their fresh Christmas trees. Find it and you could win a trip to Lapland with Emirates Holidays. Check their page for more details #MagicMomentsWithSpinneys
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Continue ReadingMushroom autumn galette with sun dried tomato pesto. I love creating these galettes with ready made dough and ingredients I have at home. The combination of mushrooms with the onions and garlic, the herbs, worked perfectly well with sharp cheese and the sweet and spicy sun dried tomato pesto.