Baklava
This homemade baklava combines crisp layers of buttery phyllo pastry with a sweet, spiced walnut filling.
Though it requires some patience to assemble, the process is straightforward and results in a beautifully golden, syrup-soaked dessert.
Rich, ...read more
Banana and Coconut Muffins (with a hint of cocoa)
It had been a while since I last shared one of my famous muffin recipes, so to keep the tradition alive, here’s a new twist. Ever since I brought back my beloved toaster from Madrid (it’s nothing fancy, but it’s mine and I’ve gotten the hang ...read more
Caraway braids with orange powder
At this point, many of you are probably wondering what caraway is (if you haven’t already googled it). I reached that same point—consulting good old Google—the day I came home from the supermarket with what I thought was a little jar of anise. ...read more
Carrot muffins
These carrot cake muffins are rich, aromatic, and full of warm spices, with crunchy walnut pieces in every bite.
Despite the extra effort of grating carrots and preparing the mix, they rise beautifully and deliver a moist, flavorful result.
Perfect ...read more
Cheesecake with homemade blackberry jam
This classic cheesecake combines a buttery biscuit base with a creamy, airy filling made from cheese, eggs, and cream.
Though slightly more labor-intensive, the result is a perfectly balanced dessert with a smooth texture and delicate flavor.
Serve ...read more
Chocolate and hazelnut cookies
What can you say about these chocolate cookies? First of all, don’t be overwhelmed by the list of ingredients—they’re easier to make than they seem. Second, and most importantly: if you want to go back to your childhood, when you not only ate m ...read more
Chocolate custard with citrus foam
Here’s another of the recipes adapted from the book by José María Arzak (thanks, Nuria!) for the chocolate lovers’ club. It’s the second recipe I’ve made from this book, and so far the experiences have been really good—both in terms of fl ...read more
Chocolate muffins (with their little bits)
It's a classic, and it's not surprising. For a long time I wanted to add this recipe to my log book, although I was not sure neither how nor when. How, since I had to find the recipe that fit better to what I was looking for (easy, fast and tasty: th ...read more
Decorated cookies (first attempt)
As it could not be in any other way, I publish these little cookies in the National Hispanic Day, and with them I pay tribute to the country that saw my birth. I have to say that I have been waiting for a few months to publish them, since I baked the ...read more
Easy apple tart
Today we are going to celebrate three things with this cake: that it is Sunday, that we gain 1 hour with the winter time change, and that it is the birthday of a great friend and battle-mate Estefanía (have a look at her blog, it is amazin ...read more
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