“Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.” Ralph Waldo Emerson A visit to Smitten Kitten always leaves me enamoured and charmed. Deb’s always got something that holds my attention. It’s often simple comfort food. Beautiful brownies, awesome cakes, or then something as simple as these thick, chewy granola bars. The beauty of her posts is … Continue reading Thick, Chewy Granola Bars … you left us smitten!
“With all that together, you’ve got a snack with lots of fiber, vitamins and protein.”Emily Walker A friend of mine was flying down from the UK in December ’08 & she asked if I wanted anything from there. Me? Yes, of course! I never let a good offer go by & asked her to ‘please’ … Continue reading BLUEBERRY OAT WALNUT GRANOLA BARS…Yummy mouthful!
The simplest and quickest way to make the most delicious and quite perfect blueberry compote every time. The recipe needs 5 ingredients, it’s ready in under 10 minutes, it works with fresh or frozen blueberries and it tastes delicious.
I love using natural colours of ingredients in desserts and this pistachio panna cotta is one of my new favourites. The #nogelatine dessert is as simple as can be, and requires just 4 ingredient
What is the best thing about the hot Indian summer? A never ending supply of mangoes, and of course inspiration to create desserts around the king of fruits. Desserts in glasses or boxes are fascinating because of the visual delight they offer, and this eggless mango cream dessert box is everything! I could eat this dessert all summer long.
Dark Chocolate Prune Orange Truffles… dried prunes soaked in fresh orange juice with a dash of zest, finely chopped toasted walnuts {optional}, a dash of crystallised ginger powder, then a sprinkle of Grand Marnier … & we have these little beauties. Perfect for the dessert platter, also gifting this season. better still, they are vegetarian & gluten free & EASY to make.
