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I think it’s fair to say that it’s officially autumn now. Summer was incredibly generous for us in the UK this year, but I’m ready for cosy evenings and warming foods now. Every year, I gravitate towards seasonal recipes around this time of year. It’s no different this year! So, I figured I would share with you some of my favourite autumnal recipes to try. And guess what: none of them involves a pumpkin!
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I recently posted a recipe for a summer berry cloud cake which I baked for my birthday this year. It’s one of my favourite cakes of all time, so do check it out! Today, I’m coming with a recipe for the second cake I made for my birthday: a salted peanut butter chocolate cake. The chocolate cake itself is vegan, but also delicious! It makes a perfect cake base, and it’s safe for people with dietary restrictions: not just vegans, but also those allergic to eggs or dairy. The salted peanut butter spread contains whipping cream, but you can swap it for an alternative icing if needed. This cake is extremely easy to make and doesn’t take much time.
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It was my birthday at the end of July, and for the first time in seven years, I had a chance to celebrate it with my family in Poland. Living in the UK, I learnt that you receive cakes from others on your birthday. In Poland, it’s quite the opposite! On your birthday, you’re expected to buy – or make – a cake yourself, and share it with others. I love baking and rarely get a chance to do it these days, so naturally, I decided to bake a cake myself. In fact, I made two! I will share both recipes on this blog, starting with this delicious berry cloud cake on a shortbread base – perfect for the summer!
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Today, I’m bringing you a recipe for high protein, low fat baked courgette (or zucchini, if you’re American) fritters. Filled with veggies, rich in protein, and low in fat, and great for the volume eaters out there who like to eat healthy. Paired with basic garlic dip, these air-fried fritters are a satiating meal that will keep you full for a long time. Made with basic ingredients, they’re worth a try!
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Recently, whilst organising my kitchen, I found a muffin tray that I hadn’t used for absolute ages. My old recipe for white chocolate and raspberry muffins is still one of my favourite muffin recipes I’ve tried, but living on my own, I rarely bake indulgent treats. Well, I decided to make use of the forgotten muffin tray and bake muffins in a healthier, more nutritious, higher in protein version that’s freezable too. It was an experimental recipe, but I’m really pleased with how these muffins turned out! I made them with cottage cheese to bump up the protein, and added dried goji berries for extra nutrients. Yum!
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After a relatively cold start of the spring, the weather took a turn and we saw record-breaking temperatures at the end of May. It was over 35°C in London (which felt more like 50°C), and technically, it wasn’t even summer yet. Immediately, I was in the mood for light and refreshing food, inspired by Polish traditions. Unfortunately, I don’t own a grill – I don’t have a garden, nor even a balcony – but I do have an air fryer, so it did the job. I grilled some chicken kebabs, but I also made a side salad to go with them – and that’s what I want to share with you today. I suppose it’s a Polish version of pico de gallo. It only requires 4 ingredients, it’s super easy to make, and it’s just the best, most refreshing thing for a hot day. Honestly, I ate it as a snack straight from the bowl on those scorching days.
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Today, I’m bringing you a recipe for delicious cookies. Rich and nutty in flavour, made without flour – naturally gluten-free, perfect for those with gluten sensitivity. They’re rich in protein, and make a tasty, healthy snack. These almond tahini cookies also look really nice, if I may say so myself! They will make a delicious, aesthetically-pleasing sweet treat, worthy of a house party. Easy to make, and you don’t need an electric mixer. I can’t recommend these cookies enough!
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Recently, I’ve been on a mission to use up leftover items from my kitchen cupboards – things that don’t go bad and have been sat at the back of the shelf for ages. One of such items was a pack of rice paper sheets. Previously, probably a year ago, I decided to try making spring rolls, and bought two packs of rice paper. I made spring rolls once, didn’t like how they turned out, and gave up. The leftover rice paper has occupied the back of the shelf since then. Until recently! I decided to try to make chicken dumplings with rice paper, and it was a success. So naturally, I need to share the recipe with you all. By the way: this recipe is gluten-free and high in protein. And full of flavour, naturally!
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Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and dinner like a pauper – I definitely live by that rule. Breakfast is my favourite time of day. On weekdays, I typically go for quick options, alternating between yoghurt & granola bowls and scrambled eggs (with chili crisp!). But on weekends, I like to treat myself with delicious breakfasts that take a little longer to make – but not too long, don’t worry! I looked through my previously posted breakfast recipes to bring you a list of my favourites. Here’s 11 delicious breakfast recipes perfect for a Sunday breakfast at home.
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It’s April’s Fools on Wednesday, and I wanted to write a lighthearted post for that occasion. So, let’s talk about some of my failed projects! If you follow my blog regularly, you’ll probably see that I try my best to execute recipes and DIY projects nicely, and hopefully end with a pleasant outcome. It may not always be to everyone’s taste, but I still do my best. But what you don’t see is that sometimes, I start working on a project for a blog post, and everything goes wrong. Some of the failed projects were salvaged and posted on this blog anyway. Others were abandoned and never spoken about. Until this day. Here’s to keeping things real! Remember, behind every cute-looking, successful, published project, there are failures kept in a secret.
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