This Hot Chocolate recipe is so good that I wouldn’t be surprised if someone told me it came straight from the Chocolate River in Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory. It’s positively scrumdiddlyumptious! For me, Hot Chocolate is a treat. So, ditch the powdered mix and make this splendiferous stuff instead. It would be an extra-special delight…
Christmas Cocoa Ice-Cream
I genuinely believe that if aliens ever visit our planet, the first thing we should do – is give them chocolate. I can’t think of any special relationship that would be better built on, than a bridge of chocolate. Let’s be honest, no-one is going to be declaring war with a mouth full of scrumptious…
Gingerbread Cake with Custard Frosting
There are so many delicious must-have sweet-treats and desserts floating around at Christmas time (mince pies, fruit cake, Christmas pudding, yule log…) that the classic Gingerbread Cake sometimes gets over-looked. Often, we opt to get our gingerbread fix from baking cookies instead, which ticks a lot of boxes for me. Yet sometimes, I want all…
Jamaican Ginger Cake
Sticky, spicy and utterly unctuous, this cake will certainly put a smile on your face. I’m a big fan of all kinds of ginger cake, be they fluffy and lightly spiced or dense and packed with a punch. This one is definitely the latter. It’ll bowl over the competition. In fact, it’ll probably move in,…
Honey & Almond Cupcakes with Honey Frosting
Did you know that in its entire lifetime a honey-bee produces 1/12 of a teaspoon of honey? Yet in one single hive over one year, 15 – 45 kilograms of honey is produced! It certainly underscores the phrase busy as a bee, doesn’t it? I don’t think bees need to worry about any other creatures…
Toblerone Brownies
When it comes to Brownies, you get so much bang for your buck! They’re super easy to prepare, and within an hour you can transform some very simple ingredients into a scrumptious treat. They are also incredibly versatile. You can mix up the chocolate, add in nuts or marshmallows or broken cookies. Fruit also goes…
Spiced Plum Chutney
It is the beginning of August. The temperature, a mean 36 degrees C. Most people in Zurich have battened down the hatches, their window-shutters clamped down in a vain attempt to preserve the cool air from the morning and fend away the beating afternoon sun. The rest have found solace in the lake, bobbing around…
Gajar Barfi – Indian Carrot Fudge
A delicious treat, destined for occasions where celebration is at the top of the menu, Gajar Barfi is a sweet fudge-like dessert hailing from India. It is traditionally served during festivals, like the wonderful Festival of Lights – Diwali, as well as throughout Christmas and various other times of joy. The name barfi, comes from…
Sausage & Pear Festive Plait
This recipe is perfect for easy-entertaining or a family meal. It makes one giant sausage roll, which is ideal for banquet-style dining where you can put it in the middle of the table and people can slice off however much they choose. It is great straight out of the oven and piping-hot, but I can’t…
Coconut Fried Cauliflower & Paneer
Paneer is such a wonderful ingredient and I’m always looking for an excuse to sing its praises. This cheese is similar in texture to halloumi, so it stands up to a lot of cooking whilst still retaining its shape. It is not as salty as halloumi, which is why I tend to opt for paneer…
Gen's Christmas Kitchen 