Category: Sweet

Christmas Baking 2025 – Gingerbread Cookies, Yule Log Cake And Much More

Christmas time, for me, is filled with Christmas baking adventures. Over the years, we’ve established many traditions in our family, and there are many foods that we simply can’t not have at Christmas. So today, let me share with you all of my Christmas baked goods from this year – with recipes, if you fancy making them yourself! From the best gingerbread cookies to a spectacular Yule Log, there’s something for everyone. What a delicious and fun week it’s been!

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Weird Foods I Ate Growing Up In Poland

Moving abroad 6 years ago taught me numerous things. One of them was realising just how different people’s dietary habits are between different countries, even when those countries are located in the same area of the world. History also plays a part in it – poorer nations tend to have very different diets than the richer ones. I grew up in Poland, in the 1990s. Now, Poland has caught up with the Western world and young people are well familiar with oat milk matcha lattes and similar staples of 21st century foods. But back in the 90s, things were much different. I recently thought back to my childhood and all of the meals that were part of my usual diet, and realised that a lot of my peers in the UK would be perplexed hearing about my childhood menu. So, I decided to share with you some of the meals that I used to eat regularly. I hope you find this list interesting!

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High Protein No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake

Summer is fast approaching. The days are still cool in London, but we’ve already had a week of heat earlier in the month. This time of year, a lot of us start craving fruity, refreshing desserts. A lot of people also choose lighter snacks, making sure they’re in shape when summer starts. The no-bake cake I’d like to share with you today will satisfy both needs. The delicious, strawberry flavour is perfect for warm days, and thanks to the high protein content, you can enjoy this strawberry cheesecake without worrying about your waistline! Plus, if you prefer more indulgent treats, I’ve included some suggestions for altering the recipe.

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Vegan Homemade Waffles Recipe – The Best Quick Recipe For Waffles Batter That Never Fails

Waffles are one of my favourite holiday treats, there’s no doubt. I have lots of childhood memories that include enjoying waffles in the seaside. I even lost my first tooth when eating one! We also enjoyed waffles during family cycling trips in a large park near my hometown when I was a child. All of my family loved waffles, but whenever we tried to make them at home, it was a failure. We tried to find the perfect recipe for years, and after lots of miserable attempts that yielded pancake-like, flat and soggy waffle wannabes, we found it. I don’t actually own a waffle maker myself, but I made waffles with my sister when I last visited my family. This recipe is simple and ready in minutes!

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[Vegan] Polish Easter Cake – Chocolate Mazurek – Shortbread With Chocolate

Easter is just around the corner, and I’m already looking forward to my annual Easter baking session. Last week, I shared my recipe for a lemon babka cake – light, airy and fluffy like a cloud, with a strong hint of lemon. Today, I’d like to share my recipe for a shortbread with chocolate topping. Shortbread cakes – with various toppings – called “mazurek” in Polish – are traditional Easter cakes in Poland. My recipe has a small twist – a slight coconut note thanks to the use of coconut oil. This cake is loved by my whole family. It’s simple and relatively quick to make, perfect with a cup of coffee or tea. Similar to the famous millionaire’s shortbread, just without the caramel layer.

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Polish Easter Cake – Lemon Babka – Bundt Cake

Today, I’d like to share a recipe for one of the two cakes I make for Easter every year. A refreshing, light and fluffy lemon babka cake. As many traditional Polish cakes, it’s made with yeast – that’s how it gets its airy texture. I recommend using fresh yeast if you can find some (Eastern European shops usually sell it), but I included steps for making this cake with dry yeast instead. It’s the perfect cake for spring, whether or not you celebrate Easter. Since I made it for the very first time many years ago, it’s been one of our family favourites and I make it every year. It requires quite a bit of time and effort, but it’s totally worth it!

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Salted Peanut Butter Oreo Tart – No Bake Cake – Delicious

In my last post, I shared the birthday card I made for my Dad whose birthday was last week. Today, I’d like to share the cake I made for his birthday celebrations at home. I first made this salted peanut butter Oreo tart in December, and this time my family requested it again. So naturally, I delivered! It’s a no-bake cake, but it does require being refrigerated for a few hours, ideally overnight. Most of the steps for making this Oreo tart can be done in the evening, but there are a few things that need to be done in the morning, so make sure to plan your time accordingly. As for the cake itself – it’s delicious! Not too sweet, and just perfectly salty to balance things out. I will certainly be making it many more times in the future!

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High Protein Raspberry Overnight Quinoa – Valentine’s Day Breakfast Idea – High Fibre

I feel like Christmas has only recently ended, but we’re already in February! And that means one thing – Valentine’s Day is coming. Today, I’d like to share a simple idea for healthy, nutritious breakfast idea, perfect for Valentine’s Day. First of all – it’s pink! And not thanks to food dyes, but natural ingredients. Second of all – it’s an overnight recipe, so you can prepare it in the evening to then enjoy a fuss-free breakfast in bed in the morning. And finally, it’s filled with fibre, vitamins and great micronutrients, to give you energy for a fun day.

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8 Christmas Recipes To Try Out This Year

Christmas is less than a month away now, and I’m already looking forward to baking all of my favourite cakes and cookies for the festive season. From gingerbread men to almond cookies and the classic Yule Log – it wouldn’t be Christmas in my family without them. So today, I made a list of my favourite Christmas recipes – ones that I’ve enjoyed every single year for ages, that have been tested and perfected by my Mum and myself throughout the years. If you’re looking for inspiration for this year’s Christmas baking, or if you’re curious to see what my Polish family will enjoy during the festive season – have a read!

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Raspberry Cheesecake Souffle Recipe [High Protein, Under 400 kcal]

I love to experiment in the kitchen, and I love to recreate popular comfort foods in healthier, high protein versions. This time, I had a stab at making a fit cheesecake, and let me tell you – it was a success! It ended up being more of a souffle, but it definitely hit the spot and left me feeling satisfied and satiated. This cheesecake souffle is high in protein, but only uses “normal” ingredients – no need for protein powder! I created this recipe to work as a single serving – perfect for those who, like me, live on their own. This healthy treat is easy to make and only requires 5 ingredients, plus a topping of your choice – I made a simple raspberry sauce. Give it a try, you’re going to love it!

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