Three Winter Warmer Recipes
I love adding a twist to classic recipes, keeping their comforting core but bringing in some new textures and flavours. I always try to cook with the seasons too, so right now is the perfect time to use winter citrus, apples and pears.
Brazil - Pão de Queijo
These evoke strong memories from my days working in a 5 star hotel. On long shifts where we all needed a pick me up; one of the Brazilian chefs, Tony, would make these for us. They really perked us up and meant we all got to stop for 5 minutes to eat together. This is a really easy recipe and the tapioca flour is a must! It’s responsible for these Pão de Queijo’s iconic texture.
Brown Butter, Espresso, Choc Chip Duo Cookie
Why choose between two cookies when you can have both?!
Sweden - Semlor
Typically eaten around Easter time these Cardamom buns are filled with a soft almond paste and finished off with a tall piping of lightly whipped vanilla cream. Delicious.
St. Patrick Day Choux Buns
Crisp choux buns filled with a silky smooth caramel sauce & a decadent whipped chocolate ganache. Both the caramel & the ganache are laden with Irish Cream in celebration of St Paddy's Day honestly, SO GOOD!
Portugal - Pastéis de Nata
These gorgeous golden custard tarts are utterly irresistible. From their rich sweet filling to the crisp flaky pastry, what's not to love?