Summery, fresh, cool, gorgeous and light-ish, this yogurt panna cotta is your answer to summer cravings with less guilt. Yogurt replaces most of the cream in this take of the classic Italian dessert, making you look better in any calorie consumption discussion (I never talk about these things but in case you do…). Continue reading
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Ultimate Banoffee Pie
Not my best food pic. This banoffee pie was sliced and devoured so quickly, my photo shoot plans didn’t stand a chance. Continue reading
Creamy Avocado Ice Cream
I have long resisted the temptation of turning the gorgeous avocado into something different than a dip, pasta sauce or salad ingredient. I am so glad I finally gave in. This is my new favourite! My 6 year old can make this in 10 minutes; it’s really foolproof and SO delicious. It’s creamy, not too sweet and you can really taste the avocado but in a totally different context. Make this today. Seriously! Continue reading
Dreamy, Creamy Summer Trifle with Peaches, Nectarines and Grapes
“I would like a recipe for a Trifle,” said my friend across the table, amidst the shouts and chatter of about 50 kids, playing at the birthday party. It was almost like a demand as summer calls for creamy desserts and what is creamier and more summery than a fruit trifle. My go-to recipe, one I have developed and made for years, is a strawberry trifle as berries in Cyprus are in abundance during the winter and spring months. So I had to improvise and make one with all the lovely summer fruits, like peaches, plums and grapes. Continue reading
