Tag Archives: pistachios

F is for Figs, oven roasted with honey and cardamom

Posted on April 7, 2014 by The Weekend Baker

The decadence of the last week has prompted me to turn to a lighter recipe to kick-start Week 2 of the A-Z Challenge. Honey is healthy isn’t it? And figs, they count towards 1 of your 5 a day! Healthy … Continue reading →

Posted in Baking, Desserts | Tagged baked figs, cardamom, cardamom pods, epicurious, fruity dessert, honey, oven roasted figs, pistachios, saffron, summer desserts, vanilla | 19 Comments

Muesli Ballyvaughan

Posted on February 1, 2013 by The Weekend Baker

This is a great overnight muesli that we first tasted at Drumcreehy House in Ballyvaughan. (If you haven’t been there, it’s well worth a visit to this warm and welcoming B&B nestled in rural Ireland.) It was our favourite on … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast | Tagged Ballyvaughan, cornflakes, cranberries, Drumcreehy House, epicurious, granola, greek yogurt, mother's day, Muesli, pistachios | Leave a comment

Raspberry Meringue Nests

Posted on October 13, 2010 by The Weekend Baker

Crunchy, fruity, sweet and cold – a delicious way to bid adieu to the raspberry season Ok, this entry is a cheat’s version of the original since I didn’t actually make the meringues. But hey, the oven needs a rest … Continue reading →