Sitting Pretty Buttercups on Sand Tarts

Dessert Recipes, Recipes from food films and TV

Pennsylvania Dutch Sand Tarts are traditional Christmas sugar cookies know for their thin and crisp texture, and a light dusting of cinnamon. Yet they remain delicious and should be enjoyed year round! OK let me here it! I know you are confused. “But...

Simit Rings: the Turkish breakfast bagel

Breakfast Brunch Recipes, Exotic World Recipes, Recipes from food films and TV

Turkish Simit Rings make for a wonderful breakfast option, a bit like our bagel. Each twisted circular bread is dipped in sweet water and then encrusted with sesame or other various seeds before baking. How many spices can you name off the top of your head? Even...

This Mars Ice Cream is Out of this World

Ice Cream and Frozen Recipes, Recipes from food films and TV

Want to be the cool mom for your (young and old) kid’s next birthday party? Make this easy Planet Mars Ice Cream inspired by the movie The Martian. No potatoes for me! Because potatoes is the main food of choice in this movie.  We were asked to watch the...

An Andalusian Polea Porridge with Roasted Celery Root

Breakfast Brunch Recipes, Exotic World Recipes, Recipes from food films and TV

Imagine yourself poor and starving, making the best with what you have to feed your family. This is exactly how the Andalusian Polea Porridge was created, a common dish consumed during the Spanish Civil War. Sometimes you come across a recipe that is quite plain. But...

How to Give French Eclairs a Modern Makeover

Dessert Recipes, Exotic World Recipes, Recipes from food films and TV

Did you know French Eclairs are the new ‘it’ pastry? These retro desserts are making a huge comeback right now at you local chic bakery. But it’s even more fun to make them at home. Let you inner artist run wild when decorating! Raise your hand if...