Peach & Goat Cheese Galette

During this time of the year, when peaches are very ripe and in full season, I like to include them in various smoothies, salads, muffins and galettes. One of my favourite summer salads includes peaches, burrata, tomatoes, fresh basil and a balsamic vinegar dressing. A simple meal which is easy to put together and incorporates…

Gluten free Chocolate Chip Cookies

Has anyone ever said no to chocolate chip cookies? 🍪🍪🍪Everybody loves these cookies, especially when these are on the healthier side but are still decadent and rich! The perfect chocolate chip cookie should be crispy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside. Another key aspect here is a good ratio of chocolate…

Hot Cross Buns

This Easter weekend is totally different to what we had in mind. Our planned long weekend trip to Lake Balaton has been cancelled due to the current situation. 🤷‍♀️ Since we are stuck at home, I decided to look up some Easter recipes. For multiple years in a row, I have baked the traditional Maltese…

Blueberry Oat Muffins

Do you want to treat yourself or your loved ones with some delicious muffins? 😍 These muffins are so easy and quick to prepare. There is no need for any fancy equipment.. just 2 bowls and a spatula! I bet you have those in your kitchen already 😉 These muffins are healthy and super tasty….

Classic Apple Pie

During our holiday in Bavaria a couple of weeks ago, apple season was at its peak. Our family there has a couple of apple trees in their garden and the fruit was pretty abundant. 🍏🍎 Seeing all this, I asked whether I could prepare an apple pie for them and they gladly agreed. Apple pie…

Muesli Breakfast Cookies

Breakfast is often said to be the most important meal of the day. For some people, like my husband, the day won’t start if he does not have a proper breakfast first thing in the morning. On the other hand, others like me find it hard to eat as soon as they wake up. From…

Lemon & Blueberry Tart

This tart screams SUMMER!! to me. The vibrant lemony taste accompanied by the freshness of the blueberries and the sweet buttery base is exactly what I need after a good Summer BBQ at home. The recipe is inspired by a lemon tart served as dessert at one of my favourite restaurants in Malta. Every time…

Vegan Chocolate Brownies

Intense fudgy chocolate brownies? Oh yes please! 😀 A chocolate treat is always my go-to dessert when I am making dessert for a crowd. It is a safe option because everybody loves chocolate. This rich and decadent chocolate brownie will make you go for another slice. This recipe uses aquafaba (water from canned chickpeas) instead…

Qagħaq tal-Ġunġlien – Maltese Sesame Rings

Qagħaq tal-Ġunġlien literally translates to sesame rings. These are traditional Maltese biscuits made from wheat flour, lemon and orange peel and a bunch of aromatics, including cinnamon, cloves and anise seed. You will also find them shaped in a figure of eight and called Ottijiet (otto = eight in Italian). They are commonly found all…

Chocolate Orange Mousse

Do you want to prepare an easy dessert for Easter lunch at home? And you have not decided on what to prepare yet? Here’s your answer! 🙂 This chocolate orange mousse is rich and decadent, using mascarpone cheese as the base and it is flavoured with dark chocolate and fresh oranges. It is a simple…