Although the origin of the Lamington is still in dispute (is it Australian, or is it from New Zealand?), Traditionally, we make this iconic dessert for Australia Day. Australia Day itself has also been under a bit of dispute in recent years. Mainly from a political standpoint, we heard from those who say it causes…
Category: Cakes & Bakes
Fruity Mini Cheese Cakes
With all the Covid-19, self isolation and constant health updates, we have had a strange spring. And now that the summer is almost here (on this half of the planet) we are finally enjoying some relaxed rules and everyone seems a little bit more calm. It is great to be socialise again as it signals “return…
Poached Quince & Nuts
#BXLLOCKDOWN DAY 51HERO WEEK / DESSERTS/ RECIPE 3 Although Quinces are a lesser-known fruit in Europe, it is a well-liked fruit, almost as popular as pomegranate, in Turkish cuisine. It has a very sharp taste when eaten raw and they have to be really ripe to be eaten raw, so most people only like them cooked…
Roasted Pumpkin with Walnuts
#bxllockdown Day 49 Hero Week / Desserts/ Recipe 2 The natural sweetness and luscious flavour of this scrumptious pumpkin dessert is what will have you craving it. It is very popular and a staple on festive days. Pumpkin is baked in its very own juice with sugar and the result is an exquisite dessert with…
Aegean Bread; Asparagus, Sundried-Tomato & Olive
#BXLLOCKDOWN DAY 44 “HERO” WEEK / ASPARAGUS / RECIPE 4 Finally I have joined the “The Great Quarantine Bake-Off” and baked myself a bread. Of course I couldn’t make just any bread, it had to be special. I decided to call my bread “Aegean” because of all the flavours it carries so gracefully. To me…
Asparagus, Pea & Mint Tart
#BXLLOCKDOWN DAY 41 “HERO” WEEK/ asparagus / RECIPE 1 This spring vegetable is one of my favourite snacks. I often just eat it raw and love the crunchy texture. In an effort to eat more vegetables I make sure my favourites are readily available for those afternoon craving. According to Wikipedia; Asparagus has been…
Anzac Biscuits
Anzac stands for the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) established in World War I. Being half Australian, and half Turkish, this day is special to me in more ways than one. Anzac tradition is about the brotherhood and courage of the Australian and New Zealand soldier’s campaign in World War I, in the Gallipoli…
Carrot Roulade / Balls with Walnuts & Coconut
#bxllockdown Day 18 Vegan Week / Recipe 6 Carrots are a root vegetable that can be pleasing in savoury and as well as sweet dishes. This recipe is a perfect example of that. Traditionally it is made with milk biscuits but Belgian Speculoos makes a great replacement (and they are vegan). Another twist to the…
Mini Delights
Preparation time: less than 30 mins Cooking time: 10 to 30 mins Serves: 12 Dietary: Vegetarian A little goes a long way. These mini cupcakes and mini woopie pies are all guilt free The beauty of this double chocolate chip muffin recipe is that the chocolate chips are slightly hidden so each explosion of chocolate…
Aubergine/Eggplant & Halloumi Tart
“Meat free Monday” is something I look forward to, because I find it is more challenging to find filling, delicious recipes that are meat, poultry and fish free. This probably sounds absurd to vegetarians, but it takes a certain kind of thinking to put veg together to get that same kind of “I’m fed” satisfaction…
Cigdem Sidney Ozdemircelik 