Chocolate salami

Last update: Tuesday, May 1, 2012, 13:22 | By: Jurgita Vaskel

There’s always time for dessert with this quick and easy Italian chocolate salami. Best of all, there‘s no raw meat and no baking involved! Indulge your sweet tooth.

Recipe by Jurgita Vaskel - Cocoa cake with lemon curd

Last update: Sunday, April 1, 2012, 13:43 | By: Jurgita Vaskel

Easter is a great time for a family to get together, so start an Easter morning with this tempting cake – an indulgent tea-time treat that kids will love too!

Korean-style beef

Last update: Thursday, March 15, 2012, 02:18 | By: Jurgita Vaskel

Get dinner on the table in 30 minutes with this fast and easy recipe!

Recipe by Jurgita Vaskel - Roasted vegetable tart

Last update: Thursday, March 1, 2012, 14:59 | By: Jurgita Vaskel

Full of Mediterranean flavours, this roasted vegetable tart is filling and perfect for dinner, or a lovely idea for a leisurely lunch with good company.

Recipe by Jurgita Vaskel - Acquacotta

Last update: Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 02:02 | By: Jurgita Vaskel

Hot and satisfying acquacotta (literally ‘cooked water’) is a traditional Italian tomato and bread soup, originally made with garlic, stale bread and onion. Today it’s most often made with tomatoes and celery and served with fried or poached eggs.

Recipe by Jurgita Vaskel - Chocolate truffles

Last update: Wednesday, February 1, 2012, 16:57 | © Metro Éireann

Homemade sweets are very special and make delightful gifts if you pack them in pretty boxes or wrap them in cellophane and tie with a ribbon. These chocolate truffles are so good – sweeten up your loved ones!

Recipe by Jurgita Vaskel - Masala chai

Last update: Sunday, January 15, 2012, 02:12 | © Metro Éireann

Masala chai – spiced, sweetened black tea mixed with milk – is a traditional soothing and warming drink from India, now popular all around the world. Just sit back, relax and enjoy!

Recipe by Jurgita Vaskel - Gingerbread cookies

Last update: Thursday, December 15, 2011, 00:12 | © Metro Éireann

Gingerbread cookies are special Christmas season cookies, fragrant with honey, ground ginger, cinnamon and cloves. Have fun making them!

Recipe by Jurgita Vaskel - Pumpkin and ginger jam

Last update: Thursday, December 1, 2011, 03:23 | © Metro Éireann

Pumpkin jam is such a lovely thing! It has a great colour, isn’t too sweet and has a lovely slightly spicy ginger flavour. Try it on warm toast and pancakes or as a filling for tarts.

Recipe by Jurgita Vaskel - Macaroni cheese

Last update: Tuesday, November 15, 2011, 13:14 | © Metro Éireann

A classic comfort food, this macaroni cheese is made with a twist: with cherry tomatoes, thyme and basil. You can substitute the nutmeg with 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard if you like.

Recipe by Jurgita Vaskel - Lemon curd

Last update: Tuesday, November 1, 2011, 14:34 | © Metro Éireann

Made with eggs and butter as well as sugar and lemons, lemon curd is not a true ‘preserve’ as it doesn’t keep for long, but is still eaten in the same way as jams, tastes delicious and is worth making.

Recipe by Jurgita Vaskel - Baked camembert

Last update: Saturday, October 15, 2011, 10:03 | © Metro Éireann

Whether it’s a party with friends or a lonely Friday night, baked camembert is always a great option. Serve it as a little appetiser or first course with some crusty bread. A creamy, cheesy indulgence!

Recipe by Jurgita Vaskel - Apple and cheese galette

Last update: Saturday, October 1, 2011, 11:59 | © Metro Éireann

Everyone loves the smell, look and taste of freshly baked apple pie. But what about sweet apples in a savoury cheese crust? The sweet and savoury combination is really delicious! If you love the deep cheddar taste, you can use sharp-tasting cheese. But for those who prefer something lighter, I’d recommend using mild cheddar.

Recipe by Jurgita Vaskel - Polpettes

Try these Mediterranean style little fried morsels of potato and Greek feta cheese, flavoured with dill and lemon juice. Delicious and easy!

Raspberry and blackberry cheesecake

Last update: Monday, August 1, 2011, 11:54 | By: Jenny Hauser

It’s cool, it’s sweet, it melts in the mouth – and no oven is required. It’s a simply perfect cheesecake!

Brioche with apricots and chocolate

Making your own bread at home is so tempting! Buttery, sweet and delicious, brioche is easier to make than you might think.

White choc dipped cherry cake

It’s cherry time! Try this delicious and irresistible cake with a sweet layer of white chocolate, crème fraîche and black cherries. A slice of it is perfect for your afternoon tea.

Recipes by Jurgita Vaskel - Pannacotta with espresso

Pannacotta is a lovely classic Italian dessert. Try to serve it affogato style – with a shot of espresso – and impress your friends and family.

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