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Cranberry Jam Tarts with ‘Pasta Frolla’

When I first heard the name ‘pasta frolla’ I just knew I had to make it for the simple reason that it sounds absolutely wonderful and delicious. And it is! In fact, it is one of my favorite pastry doughs. This Italian take on >>

My Dutch Speculaas Gingerbread with Rye, Buttermilk & Honey

Since December last year I have made this recipe many times and tried out many different versions. The version you will find in the recipe is the one that will appeal to anybody who is a fan of speculaas (speculoos), gingerbread and… >>

Almond and Cranberry filled Speculaas Pies

I think I love the filled speculaas even better than the speculaas cookies. It is a bit of extra work, but with these pies you get the crispy cookie-like edges and the soft almond filling plus the cranberry surprise… >>

Our ‘Perfect Christmas’ Stollen

Our Christmas stollen recipe is very dear to us. It is not one to impress with an extensive list of ingredients. It is not overstuffed with candied fruits and nuts. No, our stollen is all about taste and the optimum ratio between filling and bread and staying true to the taste we know and love from our childhood. Of course you can add as much succade, chopped cherries and spices as you like, but if you believe in… >>

Christmas Baking: Brownies with Almonds and Drunken Cherries

After I made the drunken cherries I just had to combine them with chocolate. And since you can never go wrong with brownies, a recipe combining them with the cherries and lightly toasted almonds was quickly dreamed up. I hope you like the combination of the different… >>

Christmas Baking: Mini Mince Pies

Christmas is the time for the classics. The English return to their beloved turkey (or even more traditional goose) with stuffing, Christmas pudding (never made it by the way), gingerbread and the little bites featuring in this recipe. A classic English Christmas can… >>

Christmas Baking: Apple Pie Scones with Cranberries

Dreaming of a light Christmas! I normally bake these apple pie scones without the cranberries, nutmeg and cloves, but I thought I’d give them the December makeover. I love the tartness of the cranberries and the bright red accents they give. If you are going to make this recipe be sure to… >>

Festive Favorites of Christmas Past

Last Christmas we baked, cooked, roasted and boiled so much, it’s probably some sort of record! Here’s a little overview with lots of pics and some lists of favorite Christmas recipes, songs, movies and books and some last minute tips to further spread the Joy. Merry Christmas to you and may all your (baking) wishes come true! And a very happy New Year too! >>

Cranberry, White Chocolate & Candied Orange Peel Biscotti

Some biscotti recipes have lemon or orange zest in them. A wonderful flavor of course. I had been playing about with my home made candied orange peel recently. Cover them in chocolate, add them to cakes and muffins, use them as decoration. So why not shred them and add them to my biscotti recipe?
I am quite in love with the result… >>

Cinnamon Sugar Crusted Christmas Scones

You can find a Christmas Scones recipe on the WKB website already, but, same as with boy bands, there’s always room for more. While the first one has more butter, sugar, egg and spices in its ingredients list, this version is lighter with just a hint of cardamom in the scone itself, but with the added bones of a crusty cinnamon sugar top to give it the right balance. >>

Things We Baked This Weekend II & A Word of Thanks

Thanks everyone for the enthusiastic, stimulating and inspiring reactions to our first bread video. And also to all the people who tasted our bread this year and asked for more! and also gave very useful tips for improvement and additions. … >>

Christmas Scones

Don’t forget to be generous with cream and jam!…And don’t forget to feed the birds (not with scones)! It’s 5 days until Christmas and the world around me is white. It’s just a little veneer of white, but it looks … >>

Merry Christmas Muffins

These festive muffins are great to bake for a Christmas morning breakfast. I especially love the moistness and the surprise, because every bite gives you a different combination of tastes and textures. I ‘invented’ these muffins because I wanted to use my home made candied orange peel and sweet marzipan. Together with the red cranberries and not forgetting… >>