Quick and easy salsa verde recipe made from simple ingredients in a blender or one pot in just 10 minutes. This Mexican tomatillo salsa is bright, tangy, slightly sweet, and has a pleasant spicy kick. This salsa has a balanced mix of sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors and is incredibly versatile. Use it on tacos, … Read more

Caramel, chopped pecans, and chocolate combine in this classic English toffee recipe for a crunchy, irresistible homemade candy. Making candy at home can seem intimidating, but many sweets are surprisingly simple. This English toffee uses just a few ingredients and comes together quickly — about 20 minutes total. The base is cooked butter and sugar … Read more

Bursting with tropical flavors from bananas and pineapples, this cake is delicious and wonderfully moist — ideal with your morning coffee or an afternoon tea. Sometimes I buy extra bananas just so I can bake banana cakes. I love anything with bananas! Often the ripe bananas disappear quickly, claimed by eager little hands, but this … Read more

Beat the heat with this no-bake Blueberry Lemon Delight — a light, refreshing dessert perfect for warm days. Layers of a buttery graham cracker crust, a tangy lemon cream, and a sweet blueberry topping come together in minutes and require no oven. This version is easy to adapt for dietary needs: use gluten-free graham crackers … Read more

The best Dhaba-style Butter Dal made with red lentils and a restaurant-style tempering. Rich and comforting, yet there’s no cream—just a touch of vegan butter or oil for that classic dhaba finish. Gluten-free, soy-free, nut-free, and allium-free (no onion or garlic). This dhaba-style butter dal is inspired by roadside restaurants in India called dhabas, known … Read more

Preparation time 1-2 hours Cooking time over 2 hours Serves Serves 12-16 This Swedish layer cake is vibrant and indulgent — bright green marzipan encases layers of sponge filled with vanilla custard, raspberry jam, and a cloud of whipped cream, finished with a fondant rose and chocolate swirl. It’s a showstopper for special occasions and … Read more

Continuing with a few more highlights from our Costa Rica honeymoon in December. If you missed the earlier recaps, check those out first. Our Honeymoon Overview El Silencio Lodge: Hiking Adventures El Silencio Lodge “Cultural Tour” Waterfall Rappelling! White Water Rafting This post covers one of our last days in the Arenal Volcano area, before … Read more

Yesterday was one of those days when I barely had a moment to sit down and suddenly it was 10:00 p.m. Do you ever have days like that? Emails go unanswered, phone calls don’t get made, and blog posts don’t get written… One thing I did manage to check off my to-do list was preparing … Read more

This week we attended an inspiring masterclass led by Jeroen Goossens, a renowned figure in the world of pastry. Beginning his career as a restaurant chef, Jeroen later specialised in pastry and has competed in numerous international contests, including the prestigious Coupe du Monde in Lyon. In 1989 he served as guest pastry chef for … Read more

Trying to eat better but missing your Friday night takeaway? This seriously delicious healthy fish and chips recipe is the answer. Baked with lemon and tomato wedges, it’s full of flavour, quick to prepare and requires minimal washing up — a perfect midweek supper. Baked fish and chips One-pan dinners are my go-to because they’re … Read more