Ajvar is a traditional food here in Bosnia, even though it is known throughout the region. It’s a chutney made out of red piquillo peppers (those intensely red and sweet Spanish peppers) and eggplant, both of which are roasted. This is usually used as a spread on bread, or alongside meat like chicken or steak. I love it, and it’s not...

When summer rolls around baking goes out of the window mostly. You simply don’t want to fiddle about in the kitchen or heat the oven. I’m personally more concentrated on making cold treats (more of which you will see in the upcoming posts), but this cake is the exception to the rule. It’s easy to make, uses fresh seasonal fruit and...

I recently bought Nigella Lawson’s book “How to be a Domestic Goddess – Baking and the art of comfort cooking”. It’s a really great cooking book, with many sweat treats but also savory baking options. I made her Mini Cheesecakes (modified the recipe just slightly, but it’s Nigella’s version). Since I made them in the middle of the night, I didn’t...

I recently purchased a doughnut baking mold, and ever since then I’m on the lookout for the perfect baked donuts recipes. I have made a couple, but this chocolate version is a real showstopper and indulgent treat. The recipe makes for 6 Donuts, which is conveniently the number of molds you get in the baking pan. It’s a better alternative then...

While I was recently visiting Vienna, my friends and I ate some Ice Cream at the Tichy Eissalon, which is a very popular gelateria there. We had the most amazing Hazelnut Ice Cream, and I posted a picture of it on my Facebook Page, a while back. The Ice Cream tasted superb, and every since we got back home we...

INGREDIENTS200 gr farfalle or other short pasta100 gr frozen peas150 ml double cream150 gr diced ham or chicken2 tablespoons grated Parmesan METHOD