Halloween Cake

Hi there! Halloween is a special date for everyone and this year is even more special because my brother and his wife are spending Halloween with us. They baked a cake for my son and he has been helping them. The result has been really amazing. This is delicious and the time we have spent in the kitchen has been worth while. This cake is very easy to cook, so don´t be scared with the long list...

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Homemade Custard

Hello everyone! Today I've been cooking this traditional recipe for you. I can remember my granny cooking this dessert in her kitchen, that nice smell filled the house. She always served this custard topped with a biscuit, and the combination of that flavour, together with the custard was really good. I still do the same when I cook this for my son and his friends. For grownups I usually sprinkle...

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Sponge Cake

Hi everyone! Today I cooked this homemade spongecake for teatime. This classic is always a hit for a special breakfast or for any time of the day. The secret for a soft and tasty result is not to overcook it. In Spain we use olive oil instead of butter to prepare this recipe. That would provide a characteristic scent and flavour to our cake. This is the recipe my granny cooked for us when we...

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Fruit Tartlets

Hello again! I' ve been cooking something special for you today. These little fruit tartlets are ideal for parties or for any celebration. The sweetness of their white chocolate filling perfectly combines with the fruit topping. I've used Spanish strawberries and blackberries, however you can choose any seasonal fruit instead. This dessert is very easy to prepare. My son loves it! indeed he has...

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