Mushroom Vol-au-Vents
Mushroom Vol-au-Vents with a creamy filling are everything you want in an appetiser—elegant, indulgent, and surprisingly simple to make. Picture this: buttery, flaky puff pastry...
Roasted Hokkaido Pumpkin with Feta – The Perfect Fall Side Dish
It’s fall, and you know what that means: warm sweaters and thick, fuzzy socks and well… everything pumpkin! And roasted butternut squash is definitely...
Almond Coconut Cookies with Chocolate
Almond coconut cookies with dark chocolate — lightly sweet, satisfyingly rich and totally delicious. Made with natural ground almonds, unsweetened coconut flakes and cacao...
Roasted Winter Squash with Za’atar and Tahini
This Roasted Winter Squash with za’atar and sumac is an easy, flavourful side dish with a Middle Eastern flare. Served with a drizzle of...
Roasted Carrot Soup with Coconut Milk
This is the BEST way to eat carrots!! A humble carrot makes an amazing creamy carrot soup. In this case a carrot soup with...
Oma’s Apple Crumble (APFELKRÜMEL)
Inside this apple crumble are a number of tender apples and crumble topping that provides plenty of sweetness and crunch. This is an original...
Homemade Chocolate Bark
Homemade chocolate bark is a super easy (and gorgeous looking) holiday gift. There is no recipe required, you don’t need to measure anything AND...
Lime Cheesecake with Pistachio Crust
Indulge in the exquisite flavours of this Lime Cheesecake with Pistachio Crust. This delightful dessert offers a harmonious blend of rich creaminess and zesty...
Velvet Shortbread (with Homemade Mascobado Powdered Sugar)
Who knew 4 simple ingredients could make something taste so good? This velvet shortbread recipe is brilliant. It's a family favorite stemming from my...
Mushroom Tartlets with Chestnuts and Blue Cheese
These delicious mushroom tartlets are the perfect appetiser or side dish for the holiday season! Puff pastry is filled with a mix of mushrooms,...
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Hazelnuts and Pomegranate
So how do you transform these cute little cabbages into something amazing? -- Roast them! I love roasted Brussels sprouts! And I particularly love...
Brussels Sprouts Salad with Apples & Hazelnuts
For those of you, that are already convinced of the Brussels sprouts merits, this salad is for you. Yes, a Brussels sprouts salad! One...
Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies
Lemon poppy seeds cookies. Deliciously crumbly, perfectly lemony and speckled with poppy seeds inside and out. Made with ground almonds and spelt flour, these...
Simple Jam Tart (Linzer Torte)
This easy to make jam tart recipe (Linzer Torte) is actually inspired by Crostata di Marmellata — a traditional Italian jam tart. My version...
Vanillekipferl – Almond-Oat Crescent Cookies
A classic Vanillekipferl cookie recipe gets an upgrade à la Elle. This version of the popular Christmas cookie is made with whole grain oat...
Original Cheese Fondue with Gruyère and Vacherin
This recipe is based on one from Fromagerie Tea-Room Piller in Semsales, Switzerland. It’s the best recipe for fondue that I have tried. I...
Mediterranean Style Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Capers, Dill & Lemon
Brussels sprouts lovers behold, here's a recipe to pull you out of the same old, same old doldrums. These Mediterranean style roasted Brussels sprouts...
Roasted Sweet Potato and Pear Salad with Bulgur
This roasted sweet potato and pear salad with bulgur has eastern mediterranean influences. Sweet potato, pear and red onion are spiced with cumin, coriander,...
Kale Salad with Roasted Vegetables, Lentils and Tahini Dressing
Okay are you ready for it? This kale salad with roasted vegetables, lentils and tahini dressing is my new go-to winter salad. Really it's...
Espresso Chocolate Mousse
This Espresso Chocolate Mousse is a rich, velvety dessert perfect for any occasion. Made with dark chocolate, espresso, and a hint of chocolate liqueur, it’s light...