Recipes from my kitchen in Cork, Ireland.
This galette is the perfect dessert for this time of year, when the sunshine has you feeling fruity, until suddenly it starts snowing and you decide it's time to wrap yourself in a pastry blanket. Of course, you can substitute any fruit you like for the rhubarb. Later in the year try stone fruits, berries,… Continue reading Rhubarb and Frangipane Galette
Crème caramel is delicious, and you should make it. It has five (mostly very cheap) ingredients, that you honestly probably have at home right now. It does require a little care and patience, but is really not very tricky. Spend the afternoon filling your house with the smell of warm milk and friendliness, and then… Continue reading Crème Caramel
Sometimes, the best cookbooks start out blank. My mum has one that she got many years ago which has slowly filled up with recipes written by friends and family. Some were sent as letters, handwritten or by typewriter. Many had the book pressed into their hands after they cooked something for her she knew she… Continue reading Linzer Torte
Here it is, my desert island/last meal/birthday wish food. The highest calling of eggs, sugar, flour and milk. I hope you give it a go! Crème légère is basically Crème Patissière (a kind of thickened custard used in many classic pastries, for those of you who clearly haven't watched enough bake-off) with whipped cream folded… Continue reading Crème légère and Crème Patissière
Can't believe it's taken me this long to get some baking on the blog! Don't worry, there is plenty more to come. These crunchy little biscuits are far too easy to eat. Perfect as an accompaniment to all sorts of creamy desserts (think mousse, pannacotta, ice cream, or especially the delicious Crème Légère and strawberries… Continue reading Almond thins
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