Figolli are a traditional Easter cookie cake with almond filling, decorated with chocolate or icing. Traditionally they were made in the shapes of Catholic symbols related to Easter but nowadays you can find them in all shapes, such as lamb, rabbit, heart, fish, butterfly, cars… At home, we bake Figolli every year. They are not too hard…
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Bavarian Semmelknödel
I have been to Bavaria several times now. We visit family there at least once a year and they always spoil us with their hearty homemade meals. When we are there, Oma (grandma) makes extra effort to serve us with Bavarian specialities. A staple in Bavarian cuisine are the Semmelknödel, which are dumplings made out of…
Sweet Potato Boat
I love sweet potatoes. Apart from being delicious, they are nutritious, versatile and relatively inexpensive. I usually like to use them for fries, instead of ‘normal’ potatoes. Last week I tried something different, which was very easy to make and yet soo yummy! I call it the Sweet Potato Boat! 🙂 Ingredients (serves 2): Large Sweet…
Crispy Kale Chips
I had been looking for kale for a while here in Budapest. We love to shop at the nearby Hunyadi tér market, which unfortunately does not stock kale and neither do any of the nearby supermarkets (perhaps there is not too much demand for it!). Last weekend, we decided to pay a visit to Mom BioPiac, a…
Qassatat tal-Piżelli
Last week, I was really craving some Maltese qassatat. These are the fast food of Malta, along with the pastizzi, square pizza, sausage rolls and various pies. In almost every village you will find that small shop selling these tasty snacks. I had never made them before, but knowing I would not find something similar here…
Pancake Batter
Here is a simple and easy way to make a pancake batter. Always remember 1:1:1, that is 1 cup flour, 1 cup milk and 1 egg. Measurements here are in volume and not in weight! You can use this batter for savoury or sweet pancakes. If you wish, you may also add half teaspoon of…
Vegan Pancake Batter
If you are following a vegan diet, you can also enjoy your pancakes. Here is a simple recipe to make your perfect pancakes! 🙂 Vegan Pancake Batter 120 g wholewheat flour 2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 240 g unsweetened soy milk 1 tbsp agave syrup 1/2 tsp vanilla extract Mix all ingredients…
Shortcrust Pastry
We love savoury pies… and you cannot have a good pie without a good crust! I always remember my mother at home making the pie crust herself from scratch. Even though you can find store bought pastry at every grocer/supermarket, I still prefer to make it myself. It is very easy to make, requires very few…