crostata al cioccolato fondente e lamponi I’ve yet to meet someone who doesn’t like the marriage of chocolate & raspberry! The union of bitter dark chocolate with sweet-tart raspberries is heaven to me and (fortunately) to all I hold dear, so when I decide to bake this crostata for a Sunday treat (when raspberries are…
crostata di albicocca e mandorle apricot and almond tart I’ve had all the best intentions to share this recipe with each summer (it’s only taken 5 years)! Alleluia, finalement, it’s here and well worth the wait I assure you! There are two memories etched deep in my mind; both involve apricots! The first is of…
Coconut & Dark Chocolate Cherry Tart Tis’ the season to be Cherry…..sorry, I mean Merry! The week between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day is a blur to me – I lose track of days; my work falls by the wayside; there is no ‘TO DO’ list; there are more ‘spare of the moment’ outings;…
Spinach, Feta & Roast Tomato Tart What I love about summer are the long days, warm afternoons, late swims, and light dinners enjoyed outdoors. But I have to say that we’re not doing the last two so much this year due to the extreme variations in weather. One day it’s hot, friggin hot, at around…
Crostata al Mirtillo blueberry tart Merry (belated) Christmas and Happy (belated) New Year! It has been a long while since my last post here! I have a genuine legitimate reason for this – I have been completely time poor with a 4 & 1 year old! You say, “well how come others can do both –…
Crostata di Fichi e Mandorle fig & almond tart You have probably noticed whilst shopping at growers markets and/or fruit shops that figs are currently in season. They are available from December till February, with some varieties obtainable till April. You will more often see the purplish skin figs (a medium sized pear-shaped fruit with a…
Crostata di Rabarbaro e Fragole rhubarb & strawberry tart Rhubarb is in season now (Winter & Spring) so this tart is great to make at the moment. Making this rhubarb jam is easy and will last for 2 weeks in a container or jar in the fridge. Spread it on toast in the morning for breakfast,…