Glyko vyssino (Sour cherries) can be made into one of the most priced fruit preserves. You can eat it as it is or served on top of ice cream, puddings, cheesecakes and many more desserts.
Jams and preserves
This Peach and Nectarine Jam recipe, made with classic ingredients, is easy to make. Spread it onto toasted bread and butter, dollop it onto ice cream, or top it on top of a pasta frolla.
This Lemon and Ginger Apricot Jam is a great breakfast jam, especially when using perfectly ripe apricots which have a beautiful aroma and taste.
A few weeks ago I was talking to my son, who is in England, on Skype and I cannot remember how but we started talking about Jaffa Cakes. These are like biscuits (but are actually cakes), the first layer being an airy sponge cake, an orange jelly in the middle and covered with chocolate on …
Black forest or Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte, is a famous German dessert and one of my all times favourite cake.
The strawberry season is almost ending and now you can get them quite cheap. If you like having strawberries, year round (not that they’ll last so long) you can preserve them. Imagine eating your ice cream with strawberries and strawberry syrup in August, or making strawberry panna cotta in winter. The leftover syrup is a …
Glyko Melitzanaki (pr. meh-lee-tzah-NAH-kee) or Vazanaki (pr. vah-zah-NAH-kee) in Cyprus, is a fruit preserve made with baby eggplants.
It’s been a while since I posted a dessert, not that I don’t have any recipes to post but subconsciously I want to avoid them as much as possible, as I am trying to keep away from them 🙂 I have been eating healthier and lighter for the past month, not following any diet …
Making your own cherry compote at home is a rewarding and easy process that enhances a variety of dishes with its vibrant flavor. With just a few simple ingredients and steps, you can create a versatile fruit compote that’s sure to impress. Whether you’re a seasoned cook or a kitchen novice, this cherry compote recipe …
In the summer I love making these sauces/spreads which are thinner than jams and less sweet and use them on top of desserts but they are also perfect for breakfast.