East of Kitchen

Hazelnut & Chocolate Torte

Feb 28, 2021

A highly delectable cake, this Hazelnut & Chocolate Torte is very easy to prepare in a Blender or a food processor. It’s Gluten-free for anyone interested in that, quite rich…

Sweet side note!
Baking isn’t the only treat I indulge in from time to time. After popping the torte in the oven, I sometimes kick back with a cup of coffee and a quick game on Pin Up Casino—just a little moment of fun while the kitchen smells like heaven. Life’s all about balance, right?

Orange Chocolate Tea Cake

Jan 26, 2021

This is one of the best loaf cakes I’ve ever tasted, it’s flavourful and airy, it’s light and just the right amount of moist. When you take it out of…

Sweet Potato Roast

Dec 18, 2020

This is hands down one of the best thing you can do with sweet potatoes (at least in my humble, sweet-potato loving opinion). The potatoes get sliced very thinly, drizzled…

Cranberry & Orange Scones

Dec 17, 2020

I love making these scones on Christmas morning or for a slow Sunday morning. They are easy to put together, especially if you have a food processor, although they turn…

Christmas Trifle

Dec 17, 2020

An airy and light cake that looks the part and tastes even better, this trifle brings together the perfect texture of sponge cake with the flavours of cardamom, orange flower…

Alsatian Plum Tart

Sep 25, 2020

To say I love plums would be an understatement. I love them so much, I always make sure to buy double the amount required for a recipe, because I know…

Stone Fruit & Berry Frangipane Tart

Aug 10, 2020

I love making this tart in the Summer with whatever stone fruit and berries are around. Sometimes I only use stone fruit, like apricots, nectarines or plums and it’s still…

Socca w Ramp Pesto & Sautéed Leafy Greens

Apr 29, 2020

While looking for ways to elevate the previous evening’s dinner leftovers (sautéed dandelion and spinach leaves) and repurposing them for a lovely lunch – I know the times we live…

Pavlova Nests
with Ginger Rhubarb
& Dark Chocolate Ganache

May 14, 2019

My good friend gifted me with a big bunch of Rhubarb harvested from his Mother’s garden and I found myself contemplating the ways in which to put it to use….

Raspberry Baked Oatmeal

Jan 27, 2019

If you know me, you’ll know I’m quite the fan of a breakfast that can pass up as dessert and this Baked Oatmeal recipe is just that kind of dish. Not…