julia's kitchen

These cookies are extremely simple to make and wonderfully soft in the middle. The dough is left to harden in the fridge for a short...

This dish is probably as British as it gets in terms of desserts. It's so simple and perfect for summer, especially since strawberries...

This recipe is a great way to make use of all the seasonal rhubarb available. This light and flluffy cheesecake is swirled with a rhubarb...

Is it really Easter if you haven't had any hot cross buns? I have to say, no. They're exceptionally simple to make at home, and in my...

I honestly think this may be my favourite cake combo moving forward, beating even chocolate and salted caramel! (I know, shocking). This...

These chocolate coconut snacks have been a staple back home for as long as I can remember. They were always made for family events, and...

The best pairing with tea or coffee is most definitely a biscotti biscuit. Translating literally to cooked twice, they're extremely crisp...

Rocky road brings together all my favourite ingredients, and as an additional pro, can be made in no time at all. It's not pricey to make...

This year's valentine's bake definitely is the most entertaining bake I've ever made, and one that saw me use a hammer in the kitchen. I...

The yule log (or Bûche de Noël) is such a staple around Christmas time, and there are plenty of variations. It can be quite a technical...

A Christmas staple back home in Malta if what we call Imbuljuta tal- Qastan which translates somewhat to Sweet Chestnut Soup. It's...

Custard is always a winner in my books, and paired with baked fruit it's basically a dream come through. This cake comes together in...

Every once in a while, things just don't go right in the kitchen. Which is extremely frustrating. Generally, I'd just start over, leaving...

I love baking with fruit - and autumn is such a perfect time for it too. Recipes can be so simple, with the fruit flavours really...

November is a month traditionally reserved for remembering our loved ones who've passed away back in Malta. Whether that's by planning a...

Earlier this year I was watching Fantastic Mr Fox with my housemate, and the second the scene came up with the ginger apple biscuits, I...

There are so many elements to millionaire's shortbread to get right - and getting them right following dietary requirements can seem...

Anyone who's known me for a while knows that one of my many obsessions over the past few years has been Sylvia Plath. So when a few weeks...

I went through a real chai kick last autumn, and added it to everything. My coffee, drinking it on its own - there was no limit....

By some weird glitch, the blog has now been up and running for a year! On the 27th of August 2020, I posted my first recipe. Since then,...