2019-02-10 14:53
Hi everyone! Just to say that The Culinary Jumble, and some of its recipes, are migrating to my brand new blog, The Spelt Kitchen. My favourite recipes will go with me, and I am curren… Read More
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2019-01-31 11:18
I love brownies but there isn’t a one-size fits all for me. They have to be stick your teeth together gooey. There is no compromise. Go total fudgy or go home, it’s that s… Read More
2019-01-29 07:48
After months of devising recipes, taking pictures (so, so many pictures), hundreds of recipes (many that failed miserably), and floods of frustrated tears, Baking with Spelt, my first ever e… Read More
2019-01-22 10:09
Dessa glutenfria cornflake cookie cups passar perfekt till din Valentine. Find the recipe in English here. Vem gillar inte godis? Och vem gillar inte rosa godis? Och vad sägs om rosa go… Read More
2019-01-18 14:07
These mushroom meatballs with homemade tomato sauce require a bit more effort but it is so worth it in the end. As with the beginning of every new year, my thoughts move to healthier alterna… Read More
2019-01-16 07:38
Recipe was originally posted in May 2017 but has been updated with new photos (recipe remains the same) and re-published. When I was a kid, my mum used to make jam tarts out of leftover past… Read More
2019-01-13 07:42
This post was originally published in February 20017. It has been updated and re-published in January 2019. Ah, Swedish semlor. One of my favourite things about living in here in Swed… Read More
2019-01-07 13:00
This super simple garlic coconut chicken curry takes less than 30 minutes to whip up. Anybody else finding it hard, after all the merriment of the holidays, to think about real food again? I… Read More
2018-12-18 11:05
The chances are, if you’ve stumbled across this recipe, it’s likely you’ve asked Mr Google, in a bit of a panic, to find you a recipe for a last minute Christmas cake. Now… Read More
2018-12-17 08:32
As a kid, and up until recently, I was not a lover of trifles. That’s because the only trifle I knew was packed with thick, revolting custard and artificial cream. I guess I thoug… Read More
2018-12-14 07:03
Regular readers will know I don’t like fuss – not in my life and certainly not surrounding the food I make. I like things easy. E-a-s-y. Easy like Sunday morrrr-ning. When… Read More
2018-12-10 18:35
This festive no-bake Christmas chocolate salami is so simple to make but will really impress. I love Christmas time. All those sweet treats to make but give away. A proper little baker&rsquo&hell…Read More
2018-12-08 19:37
This gorgeous gingerbread chocolate honeycomb is a festive twist on the popular traditional candy. I first made cinder toffee (also known as honeycomb, angel food candy, hokey pokey or sea f… Read More
2018-12-05 11:48
Whip up a batch of this 5 minute Dime Bar & Almond Bark in no time. Desserts are good, right. Chocolate never wrong. But when you can make a recipe in five minutes straight, you’re… Read More
2018-12-01 11:09
Saffron makes a beautiful addition to any food. The colour is to die for and the taste unmistakable. Here are 16 stunning saffron recipes to feast your eyes on. Saffron & Pistachi… Read More
2018-11-29 11:35
Vill du ha recept på svenska? The Swedes love their sausage. I thought us Brits were a bit partial to a banger, but the Scandinavians leave us trailing way behind. You can find every k… Read More
2018-11-24 12:45
As I’ve mentioned before, I work part time as a home language teacher, teaching kids who have English as one of their languages at home. Every end of term, special occasion, or… Read More
2018-11-18 19:16
These gluten free festive saffron & cranberry cupcakes are topped with a simple vanilla cream cheese frosting. I’ve focused a lot on saffron lately. As mentioned previously, saffro… Read More
2018-11-13 09:22
This gorgeous Daim layer cake has homemade butterscotch sauce in both the cake and the buttercream frosting. Cake. What would life be like without cake? Hopefully I’ll never have to fi… Read More
2018-11-09 08:00
This saffron and white chocolate Christmas pull apart bread will make an amazing festive table centre-piece. This post has been updated and was originally published in December 2016. So,&nbs&hell…Read More
2018-11-05 12:08
These saffron pistachio snap cookies are pure crunch in every mouthful. Since moving to Sweden, I’ve often baked with saffron. The stunning spice is commonly used in bread and cakes es… Read More
2018-11-02 11:30
Sockerkaka is one of Sweden’s favourite cakes and this chocolate sockerkaka (sugar cake) is a wonderful example. It’s my birthday today! And what better way to celebrate than mak… Read More
2018-10-29 12:24
This Swedish saffron cake (saffranskaka) makes any amazing adornment for any Christmas celebration table. Saffron is used a lot in Swedish baking at Christmas time. Festivities get underway… Read More
2018-10-22 18:01
My recipes often come about through a need to use up an ingredient. Like with this caramelised hazelnut and double chocolate skillet cookie. I found a packet of hazelnuts that had been burie… Read More
2018-10-18 10:34
This spelt and rye herb pull apart bread makes an amazing accompaniment for warming soups. I came up with this loaf just as the spring flowers were starting to bloom and thought that rather… Read More
2018-10-15 11:05
There is something so appealing about soup when the skies are grey or snow is covering the ground, don’t you think? These gorgeous bowls of deliciousness are so inviting, and wi… Read More
2018-10-14 06:00
This roasted cauliflower and red pepper soup is rounded off with huge homemade garlic croutons. Although I made this roasted cauliflower and red pepper soup when the weather was a little coo… Read More
2018-10-10 10:31
This Nutella babka from scratch is what dreams are made of. It’s that good. Just lately, the blog has been all about the bread. We’ve had caramel apple sweet buns and even the tu… Read More
2018-10-05 16:01
This how to make your own loaf (a simple beginner’s guide to bread making) will get your bread making skills off to a blinding start. Ah. Homemade bread. Enough to send many a prolific… Read More
2018-10-03 10:09
These caramel apple soft sweet buns have autumn (fall) written all over them. Regular readers will know I love my bread machine. Full on, total adoration. I talked about it in my guest spot… Read More
2018-09-28 09:42
Dessa fina citron och vanilj mini bundt tårtor passar perfekt till Afternoon Tea. Here is the recipe in English. Jag köpte några små silicone bundtformar ett tag sedan… Read More
2018-09-26 18:41
Ready made puff pastry is something I’ve talked about before. I used it to make my chicken sausage rolls and beetroot and cream cheese pastry and I am aware that when I like something… Read More
2018-09-23 15:53
These 6 simple no bake chocolate truffles will take you just minutes to prepare and taste amazing. I like truffles. I mean, really like them. And really, what is not to like? They are beyond… Read More
2018-09-21 19:53
This plum Tosca cake is Rachel Khoo’s take on the Scandinavian classic, featured in her brand new cook book, The Little Swedish Kitchen. Rachel Khoo is a television chef and cookbook a… Read More
2018-09-15 20:07
My plan for these salted peanut caramel shortbread crumb bars was to make them as simple as possible. Like tinned caramel kind of simple. But life put a spanner in the works when I opened my… Read More
2018-09-07 17:17
These raspberry spelt thumbprint cookies are an irresistible combination of crunchy, soft, sweet and tart. Thumbprint cookies are one of my favourites to make. I’ve mentioned before th… Read More
2018-09-07 11:40
Denna slow cooker oxbringa med rosmarin är enkel men ovanligt god. Click here for the recipe in English Denna underbart, långkokta rosmarin oxbringa kunde inte ha varit enklare el… Read More
2018-08-31 17:09
Need your kids to eat more veggies? Try this hidden vegetable garlic chilli chicken curry dish. It’s been a while since I’ve shared a main meal recipe. That’s not because I… Read More
2018-08-23 18:19
Cinnamon buns (known as kanelbullar here in Sweden) are lovely. What’s not to like? The soft, gently fragrant dough, irresistible cinnamon butter filling and sweet drizzle of frosting… Read More
2018-08-19 10:00
This recipe was originally published in 2016. It was updated and republished in August 2018. Kladdkaka (sticky cake) is one of Sweden’s favourite desserts and has featured many… Read More
2018-08-18 06:00
This autumn, why not whip up this simple, lighter baked apple dish, with a homemade, healthier brown sugar caramel sauce? Following on from my wander down memory lane with my Butterfly Cakes… Read More
2018-08-13 17:09
This beyond simple äppelkaka (Swedish apple cake) is a wonderful fika (coffee break) treat. The Swedes love the combination of apple and cake. And äppelkaka really does come i… Read More
2018-08-05 08:53
Sometimes, recipes need a fancy, long-winded title. Like my Chocolate Cheesecake with a Peanut Butter Cake Crust and Salted Peanut Dulce de Leche Topping. I know, the title is so… Read More
2018-07-28 13:24
These simple homemade chicken sausage rolls are so quick to make, they are whipped up in just minutes. One thing I miss most about not living in the UK is sausage rolls. If you are a Brit, t… Read More
2018-07-19 22:41
Brownies are one of the easiest desserts going and these simple gluten free dark chocolate fudgy brownies will blow your socks off. Brownies are no stranger on this blog (or in my home). I m… Read More
2018-07-16 16:05
These delicious gluten free mini chocolate doughnut cakes are very low in fat and sugar making them an awesome, guilt free treat. Obviously these are cakes. They aren’t doughnuts at al… Read More
2018-07-16 16:05
These delicious gluten free baked mini chocolate doughnut cakes are very low in fat and sugar making them an awesome, guilt free treat. Obviously these are cakes. They aren’t doughnuts… Read More
2018-07-11 07:00
This coffee and walnut cake with coffee cream cheese buttercream frosting has everything you need in a cake. I love cake. I mean really love cake. The other day I desperately got the urge to… Read More
2018-07-08 14:09
Make your curry into a sumptuous meal by adding this simple bread machine garlic butter naan bread. I’ve talked before about how my bread making was revolutionised by a simple bread ma… Read More
2018-06-30 10:25
This vibrant summer berry drizzle loaf cake is made from scratch and epitomises everything I love about my favourite season. I love all the beautifully coloured berries available during summ… Read More
2018-06-28 16:43
Got a cast iron skillet but don’t know how to make the best use of it? Let these 18 stunning cast iron skillet recipes inspire you! BBQ Lentil Bake Overnight Blackberry Swirl Bu… Read More
2018-06-26 05:33
This 30 minute simple meal: Thai spiced creamy fish curry is one of the nicest curries I have ever made. And I’ve managed a few! Coincidentally, this was also the first fish curry I ha… Read More
2018-06-23 08:22
If you’re looking for a cake that has all the taste but less fat and sugar, this raspberry swirl spelt sponge cake will be right up your alley! It’s been a tough week in our hous… Read More
2018-06-22 07:00
You can never go wrong with a lovely soup, and this spicy homemade carrot, turmeric and coriander soup is no exception. You won’t find an easier or more filling soup and this recipe is… Read More
2018-06-19 11:15
These ooey, irresistibly gooey Nutella kladdkaka muffins are a dream. Nutella is not something I often have in my house. My kids go crazy for it, but I am not too keen on the hor… Read More
2018-06-18 10:24
These fresh rhubarb muffins have a delicious brown sugar sprinkle topping. It may surprise you that they are relatively low in fat and sugar, too. Always a bonus. The rhubarb in our garden g… Read More
2018-06-15 08:41
I used blueberries from last year’s harvest to make these blueberry spelt flour butter cookies. Our two blueberry bushes have flowered and tiny buds of fruit are beginning to appear, s… Read More
2018-06-10 15:36
Make no mistake, these Malteser soft cookie bars don’t need a frosting. Heck, they are so good, you could eat them as naked as they moment they came out of the oven, and still swoon ov… Read More
2018-06-08 17:05
What’s better than caramel thumbprint cookies? Healthy gluten free salted caramel thumbprint cookies; that’s what! Well, okay, healthier is probably a more accurate descript… Read More
2018-06-02 08:36
The weather is so hot in Sweden right now. Unbelievably hot. So hot that I am looking for any excuse to open the freezer just so I can stick my head in it. The heat makes me crave salads but… Read More
2018-05-27 18:38
Cookie “pizzas” are all the rage right now and I’ve made them in the past with less than nutritious ingredients as a treat for my kids. However, I had some strawberries tha… Read More
2018-05-24 09:33
It sounds crazy to think about now, but I never really used Pinterest a great deal when I first started blogging. In fact, it took about two years to realise just how much Pinterest’s… Read More
2018-05-21 15:42
One of the things I miss most about not living in the UK is pies. I mean we have pies here in Sweden, of course we do, but I am talking about good old fashioned meat pies. The type you can b… Read More
2018-05-11 12:41
It’s not a secret that I am keen on brownies. My version, anyway. Not meaning to sound big headed but I am very particular about how I like my brownies and my own recipe is perfect. Ok… Read More
2018-05-04 13:31
This spicy tomato and prawn rice is heavily inspired by the classic southern dish Jambalaya, but given my own twist. For those not in the know, Jambalaya (anyone else here the Gipsy Kings&rs&hell…Read More
2018-04-28 09:14
I love muffins. Actually, didn’t I start my last blog post saying I love meringue? Maybe. You know what though? I love lots of things. Mostly chocolate, sugar, butter, cheese, and well… Read More
2018-04-25 09:05
Desserts don’t come much easier or more delicious than meringue. There’s really nothing more strenuous than whisking a few egg whites. Mind you, separating them can make the hand… Read More
2018-04-20 11:30
Firstly, a confession. This focaccia bread is not authentic. Not at all. There are many recipes out there featuring authentic focaccia but this isn’t one of them. In fact, this version… Read More
2018-04-14 18:48
French toast is no stranger in our house. In fact, it is a regular, welcome friend at the weekends. We eat it savoury but call it Eggy Bread and we enjoy it smothered in syrup or liberally s… Read More
2018-04-06 15:09
There’s a lot to say about this Chocolate Cheesecake with a Peanut Butter Cake Crust and Salted Peanut Dulce de Leche Topping. The title itself is a right old mouthful (not unlike the… Read More
2018-03-28 13:44
We like burgers in our house. However, fish burgers are not something we’ve ever tried before. Recently, my eldest son has become increasingly concerned over how animals are treated in… Read More
2018-03-23 09:30
What do you call a cross between a cinnamon roll and a hot cross bun? Well, that’s a very good question. One that had me pondering a fair while. What do you call a delightful combo of… Read More
2018-03-12 18:55
I had some cooked beetroot left over from when I made my Sri Lankan feast and thought it would be awesome on a slab of savoury puff pastry. I think you will, too. The pastry is store bought… Read More
2018-03-02 18:37
I love curries and spicy food, so when I was asked to review The Spice Pioneer Subscription Box, I was on it like the proverbial. Take a look at how I found the whole experience! What is The… Read More
2018-02-27 08:12
I’ve been experimenting with spelt flour as of late, and this home-baked spelt bread is my newest love. There really isn’t anything else that quite compares to homemade bread. Th… Read More
2018-02-22 21:37
Pears in caramel sauce is not something I’ve ever made before. Apples, yes, tons of times, but pears we rarely have in our house. However, as I am so fond of saying, I hate wast… Read More
2018-02-20 12:28
So, today, there is no recipe. There is a little market research and your help is required (please). Those of you that have been with me from the beginning (three years almost to the… Read More
2018-02-16 15:12
Swedish kladdkaka is not a rarity in our house but kladdkaka cupcakes are something new. Kladdkaka, or “sticky cake”, is one of Sweden’s finest desserts. The stickin… Read More
2018-02-10 09:20
There’s something fundamentally awesome about overnight buns. What’s that then? What is so fascinating about the delicious doughy ones? Well, you wake up in the morning and there… Read More
2018-02-04 10:47
Up on the blog today, we have an olive oil cake. I would love to say I planned an olive oil cake. I didn’t. Nope, my plan was to use butter. Only some greedy bugger in my house had eat… Read More
2018-02-02 12:33
6 HEART SHAPED SWEET TREATS FOR YOUR VALENTINE (all images are clickable and lead to the recipe) &nb&hell…Read More
2018-01-27 13:42
Jaffa Cakes are a bit of a ledge in my home country. To be perfectly honest, I have absolutely zero idea why. I hate the things. However, I am aware my views are not shared by most of the my… Read More
2018-01-21 13:46
I know I talk a lot about coffee in brownies and cakes. A real lot. I waffle particularly profusely in the post for my Almost Tiramisu cake, if aren’t already familiar with my views. I… Read More
2018-01-19 08:03
Continuing my healthier baking stretch, this time we have a cake. I love cakes that are better for you. So satisfying to make. Not always the easiest though – there’s a re… Read More
2018-01-13 09:03
Regular readers will know I don’t like fuss – not in my life and certainly not surrounding the food I make. I like things easy. E-a-s-y. When I find a recipe I like, the fir… Read More
2018-01-10 22:05
There is something so appealing about soup when the skies are grey or snow is covering the ground, don’t you think? These gorgeous bowls of deliciousness are so inviting, and with such… Read More
2018-01-05 15:10
In my last post, I proclaimed loudly that I was sick of food and that for the foreseeable future, the recipes on the blog would veer heavily towards healthier alternatives. And at first glan… Read More
2018-01-01 13:39
Happy New Year, everyone! I don’t know about you lot, but I am sick to death of food. Sick of looking at it, thinking about it and eating it. And when I say food, you know I mean junk… Read More
2017-12-21 12:45
As I’ve mentioned before, I work part time as a home language teacher, teaching kids who have English as one of their languages at home. Every end of term, special occasion, or just wh… Read More
2017-12-18 08:56
Skorpor are Sweden’s answer to biscotti and are very popular here. Up until making these, I had eaten neither biscotti nor skorpor. As a person totally absorbed by baking and sweet tre… Read More
2017-12-14 10:06
I love chocolates and there’s just something so thrilling about getting a box. Perhaps it’s because I don’t buy them for myself and only receive them as a gift. I love… Read More
2017-12-12 12:32
One of the things I like most about winter is the snow. And when I say I like snow, I mean looking out at it. From a warm house. I don’t mean driving in it and certainly not walking in… Read More
2017-12-07 19:24
Giving the blog a little break from all things saffron and Christmas (there’s more to come, so watch this space), here we have a cookie. But not just any cookie; no, this one is made i… Read More
2017-12-03 19:47
So, as we move ourselves nearer to Christmas, my infatuation with all things saffron heightens. It’s everywhere in Sweden and I found myself suddenly curious to learn more about why a… Read More
2017-11-30 11:07
Soup is one of the easiest things in the world to make, and when the weather is cold, one of my favourites. Like this sweet potato, leek and garlic soup which is bursting with flavour. I alw… Read More
2017-11-27 17:10
Doughnuts are one of my kids’ favourite things. Of all time. They’d been badgering us to take them to Dunkin’ Donuts, so we did just that last week. They were in dou… Read More
2017-11-27 17:10
Doughnuts are one of my kids’ favourite things. Of all time. They’d been badgering us to take them to Dunkin’ Donuts, so we did just that last week. They were in dough heav… Read More
2017-11-20 12:24
Saffron is used a lot in Swedish baking at Christmas time. Festivities get underway first with Lussekatter and then all the way up to Christmas, saffron is found in a multitude of baking rec… Read More
2017-11-16 16:01
The eagle-eyed among us will have already noticed some changes around these parts as of late, and because transparency about The Culinary Jumble, and where I am going with it, is really impo… Read More
2017-11-16 16:01
The eagle-eyed among us will have already noticed some changes around these parts as of late, and because transparency about The Culinary Jumble, and where I am going with it, is real… Read More
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