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Oliebollen | Dutch Doughnuts

December 30, 2016November 20, 2020 ~ Tandy ~ 17 Comments

Oliebollen are a traditional Dutch fried doughnut. I did not try this Dutch doughnut while we were in the Netherlands this year. They remind me of the beignets I ate in New Orleans. Translated to oil spheres these treats are to be enjoyed on New Year's eve. Head straight on to the recipe for Oliebollen … Continue reading Oliebollen | Dutch Doughnuts

Torta Della Nonna | Grandmother’s Cake

November 28, 2016November 16, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 29 Comments

For those of you who do not speak Italian, torta della nonna translates to grandmother's cake. Dave and I had a version of this in Sicily which included fruit. I think the next time I make it I shall try it that way. Head straight on to the recipe for Torta Della Nonna ♥ Dave … Continue reading Torta Della Nonna | Grandmother’s Cake

Decorated Swiss Roll

October 31, 2016October 3, 2022 ~ Tandy ~ 30 Comments

Despite its name, the Swiss Roll was not a dessert created in Switzerland. It is known by various names around the world. This roulade can be filled with jam, cream or butter cream as I have done here. I added blueberries to my decorated Swiss roll to cut through the sweetness. Head straight on to the … Continue reading Decorated Swiss Roll

Hrapoćuša Cake | Croatian Walnut Cake

September 29, 2016August 27, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 33 Comments

 A Hrapoćuša Cake is a Croatian walnut cake from the island of Brač. It has hints of lemon and orange. This two layered cake is gluten free and keeps well. Head straight on to the recipe for Hrapoćuša Cake ♥ The term 'an accident waiting to happen' could replace my middle name with ease. Even though … Continue reading Hrapoćuša Cake | Croatian Walnut Cake

Berry Pavlova

August 29, 2016July 12, 2023 ~ Tandy ~ 32 Comments

Larousse described a pavlova as "a meringue basket or case, the best being of beautiful appearance, with a crisp soft texture, filled with cream and fruit". I must say that for my berry pavlova I ticked the box in the crisp soft texture department. But I did not whip my egg whites stiff enough and so I … Continue reading Berry Pavlova

Two Tone Pasta | Pasta Asciutta

July 28, 2016June 24, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 27 Comments

When in Italy it is common to order pasta as the first course of your meal. Dave and I tend to have this prima piatti as our main course for lunch. For my two tone pasta I first made rigatoni which are ridged pasta. I then made long flat sheets of pasta which I turned into … Continue reading Two Tone Pasta | Pasta Asciutta

Savoury Mince Baked Pirozhki

June 27, 2016May 17, 2022 ~ Tandy ~ 44 Comments

This recipe for Savoury Mince Baked Pirozhki is my submission to the Daring Kitchen Challenge hosted by Sara from Sassy Suppers Head straight on to the recipe for Savoury Mince Baked Pirozhki ♥ Pirozhki is Russian for 'small pie' and these are usually made from a yeast dough. Here I have made baked pirozhki using a sour … Continue reading Savoury Mince Baked Pirozhki

Sun Dried Tomato And Rosemary Twist Bread

May 27, 2016April 12, 2022 ~ Tandy ~ 45 Comments

Head straight on to the recipe for Sun Dried Tomato And Rosemary Twist Bread ♥ I have taken the beautiful Challah recipe from Jamie Geller's Joy of Kosher and used it to make my sun dried tomato and rosemary twist bread. The idea for the twist bread came from watching the very good looking Paul Hollywood on television. … Continue reading Sun Dried Tomato And Rosemary Twist Bread

Butter Cake | Kouign-Amann | Brittany

April 28, 2016March 25, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 34 Comments

Head straight on to the recipe for Butter Cake ♥ Butter Cake is the English translation for kouign-amann which originated in the town of Douarnenez in Finistère, Brittany around 1860. Brittany is a beautiful area of France where there is a big push to preserve both the language and traditions of the area. We have visited once and … Continue reading Butter Cake | Kouign-Amann | Brittany

Filled Waffles

March 28, 2016February 27, 2023 ~ Tandy ~ 25 Comments

The distinctly patterned waffled originated as obelios which were cooked by the ancient Greeks. They only became known by the term waffles in the 13th Century as this is when the first honeycomb pattern was used. The word honeycomb originated from Old French word wāfla, hence waffles. Filled waffles are one of the many ways … Continue reading Filled Waffles

Recipe For Chicken And Leek Katmer Pie

February 29, 2016June 25, 2019 ~ Tandy ~ 40 Comments

Head straight on to the recipe for Chicken And Leek Katmer Pie ♥ Katmer pastry is thin and flaky and traditionally would be made totally by hand, stretching the dough until the sheets are thin. This is a flaky pastry that can be used for both sweet and savoury dishes. Here I have taken this Byzantine … Continue reading Recipe For Chicken And Leek Katmer Pie

Sugar Paste Flowers Using Gum Paste

January 28, 2016January 11, 2022 ~ Tandy ~ 38 Comments

When challenged this month to make sugar paste flowers I decided to take the easy route. I used shop bought gum paste as my mother, who makes the most beautiful flowers, told me that unless I knew what the sugar paste was meant to feel like, I would not have great success. I used my … Continue reading Sugar Paste Flowers Using Gum Paste

Pithivier | Adapted From Larousse

December 28, 2015November 19, 2020 ~ Tandy ~ 26 Comments

Larousse (page 799) describe Pithivier as a large round puff pastry tart with scalloped edges, filled with an almond cream.This speciality of Pithiviers which is in the Orléans region of France, is traditionally served as a 12th night cake. Head straight on to the recipe ♥ 12 years ago, my friend’s daughter asked if Patch … Continue reading Pithivier | Adapted From Larousse

Rhubarb Crumble Cheesecake

November 30, 2015March 26, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 29 Comments

Rhubarb Crumble Cheesecake combines the best of two worlds with a crumble topping and a rhubarb flavoured centre. Surrounded by a pastry layer, cake eating does not get much better than this. Head straight on to the recipe ♥ "First of all," he said, "if you can learn a simple trick, Scout, you'll get along a … Continue reading Rhubarb Crumble Cheesecake

Baked Risotto

October 15, 2015August 30, 2022 ~ Tandy ~ 58 Comments

There is no pill for stupid! These words seem to be leaving my mouth more and more often as I deal with people who just are not bright enough to be in the jobs they are in. The biggest problem I have is with one particular sales lady at a shop I frequent on a … Continue reading Baked Risotto

Leek And Cheese Soda Bread

September 28, 2015August 16, 2023 ~ Tandy ~ 40 Comments

I could collapse right now from pure exhaustion. As I type this (21st September) it has been a week since I slept well. On the Sunday night that we were in Oban I did not get a very good night's sleep. I think this has to do with a combination of factors. The first being … Continue reading Leek And Cheese Soda Bread

Gluten Free Nut And Seed Loaf

August 28, 2015August 22, 2022 ~ Tandy ~ 38 Comments

I have a very methodical way of dealing with my emails. I reply to them as soon as possible first and foremost. If they need further attention I leave them in my in-box, and if not, I move them to the appropriate folder. My friends send me recipes to try quite often and those go … Continue reading Gluten Free Nut And Seed Loaf

Raw Cheesecake

August 14, 2015July 15, 2022 ~ Tandy ~ 26 Comments

Blog-checking lines: For the August challenge Susan from The Kiwi Cook dared us to make healthy and wholesome raw ‘cheesecake’ with no cream cheese in sight! I believe fully in eating whole foods and not eliminating any one food group, unless totally necessary. For those of you who have followed this blog for a long … Continue reading Raw Cheesecake

Savoury Mince Pies | Sfiha For Daring Bakers’

July 28, 2015June 24, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 13 Comments

Sfiha are traditional Sephardi pastries from Turkey. They ordinarily consist of lambs mince but lamb has become so expensive here. I really cannot understand why, as we live close to an area that farms lamb. This emphasizes more and more why I would like a farmers' market close to where I live so that I … Continue reading Savoury Mince Pies | Sfiha For Daring Bakers’

Griwech | Algerian Pastry For Daring Cooks

July 14, 2015June 9, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 32 Comments

The reason I joined the Daring challenges was so that I could learn more about different types of everything. I like to research what we are meant to be making, and find an unusual or different recipe to the one we are presented with in the challenge. This is so that the world is not … Continue reading Griwech | Algerian Pastry For Daring Cooks

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