Seasonal Apple Cinnamon Buns with a Ricotta Glaze

These sticky cinnamon buns are always a highlight, and for me, they are a special pick me up on cold, grey winter Sundays and when paired with seasonal fruits, such as apples – or you could also do them with pears, of course.So, as to not keep you waiting for your sweettreat, here we go:…

No Waste Arancini stuffed with Mushroom and Ricotta

Arancini are fried and stuffed rice balls and an absolute favourite of mine in terms of how you can use your leftovers, using this week’s leftover Risotto Milanese. Classically, arancini are filled with a ragu of minced meat, tomato sauce and mozarella, this time, however, I stuffed the fried rice balls with ricotta and mushrooms…

Chocolate-Maple-Bacon Dessert: Indulge your Dinner Party

You like chocolate, maple sirup, and bacon? – Me too! This was my attempt to combine those flavours into an indulgent plated dessert that was the grand finale of our Christmas dinner for two. It consists of a dark chocolate parfait, tiny bits of chocolate mousse, and a sweet maple mousse on a really dark…

Risotto alla Milanese: A Saffron Classic

This is a lovely Italian classic I crave for ever so often. You can serve it as a course in an Italian inspired meal (primo piatto) or as an entire meal in its own. Traditionally, risotto is served without any side dishes and also not as a side dish itself. However, you can also combine…