Sugar Recipes

Sugar plays a quiet but essential role in these recipes, adding balance and a touch of sweetness that complements both desserts and savory dishes. If one catches your eye, give it a go and enjoy the subtle sweetness it brings.

Slice of moist Portuguese orange cake with syrup held above whole cake.

Portuguese Orange Cake – Bolo de Laranja

Helena is holding a cherry dumpling over the plate with delicious cherry dumplings

Steamed Cherry Dumplings

Sliced piece of Blueberry Crostata on a baking paper

Easy Blueberry Crostata

Helena is holding one spoon of puree in one hand

Spiced Apple Purée

Helena is holding a spoon of fig jam in the right hand

Mediterranean Fig Jam

A big portion of blueberry tiramisu in Helena's right hand

Blueberry Tiramisu

Holding a Pastel de Nata - one of the many Pastéis de Nata or Portuguese Custard Tarts made at home.

Portuguese Custard Tarts (Pastéis de Nata)

Napoleon Cake with Cherries served

Napoleon Cake with Cherries

A piece of camambert quiche on a plate.

Camembert Quiche

A piece of Strawberry pie

My Grandma’s Strawberry Pie

A piece of shrimp quiche on a plate with arugula.

The Best Ever Shrimp Quiche

Double Chocolate Brownies with one fudge brownie elevated over other

Double Chocolate Brownies