This classic crunchy granola was my first granola recipe to develop, and my most loved. It was when I worked at QoT, they asked me for a new crisper and less sweet granola. Actually my first granola ever was there, in Spain we didn’t have such thing as granola, the only cereals I have had…
almonds
Xmas Day Recipe Ideas
Christmas is upon us and probably many of you already know what are you gonna eat for Xmas Eve, Xmas Day and St Stephens, but I’m sure there are some others uncertain about what is going to be their holiday menus. Maybe you go to your parents home or to your family in law place…
Cardamom Apple Pie
How is it possible? Fall season is ending and I haven´t posted any apple recipe ?!? Looks like this year I have been cooking more pumpkin meals than ever. Probably because I have to give an use to the 35kg of pumpkin we bought for Halloween 😅 Yes, my home was very cosy and well fallish decorated…
Chocolate Biscotti
Biscotti (or cantuccini) are a classic Italian cookies/biscuits. In Spain, specially in Catalonia, we also have our own version called carquiñoles. Their particularity is that the dough is baked whole, in a shape of a loaf. When is ready, then is cut in individual biscotti and bake again, just for few minutes to make them…
Pear Chocolate Muffins
Weekends are for baking and meal planning. I’ve said many times, one of the pillars of a healthy diet is planning. We all know we need to eat more vegetables, whole-grains, healthy fats and less processed food, but were many people fail is in planning. If you organize yourself and know what you will eat…
Chocolate Beetroot Cake
Looks like Summer is over even if there is still one week until the official arrival of Autumn. I try to keep the summer vibes alive with the tips I share with you few weeks a go, but Barcelona in September is quite grey and rainy. Temperatures are still ok, around 25ºC but the luck…
Healthier Banana Bread, gluten free version
Banana Bread, a classic you can find in nearly any cafe or pastry shop. My first experience with banana bread was in Dublin. It was moist, sweet, banany and with chocolate chips, simple delicious and addictive. Since then, I have tried many versions, all them really good, but even homemade (that supposes to mean, healthier) most…
Bircher, the summer version of porridge
Bircher is actually an old classic invented in Switzerland by Dr. Bircher-Benner in 1890s. It is a soaked overnight muesli which I like to call it my summer porridge. Since it’s already too hot in Barcelona I prefer going for fresher breakfast and bircher is one of my favourite! The original recipe call for rolled oats,…
Almond Chocolate Cookies
Getting back to everyday routine can be a bit easier with some of these delicious Almond Chocolate Cookies. Don’t know about you, but I was waiting for more than 2 months for Easter holidays to come and now they are already gone And the truth is even if you enjoy and have fun at work, everyone loves…
Banana, chocolate and almond smoothie
In love with this delicious banana, chocolate and almond smoothie. It’s so damn good, easy and perfect for those moments when I am craving something sweet. I have never been a big fun of making juices or smoothies at home. I guess because the cleaning process of the blender is a bit annoying for me….