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...

Back home in Malta this is an extremely popular dish, especially when broad beans are in season. It's a labour of love as we buy fresh...

This is such a lovely dish for the summer, when it's far too warm to eat anything heavy, but want something that'll keep you nice and...

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...

This has become my go-to weeknight meal - it's so satisfying and tasty, and in all honesty, better than any takeout sweet and sour or...

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...

Shepherd's pie isn't the most photogenic dish, but is so warming and comforting. It's ridiculously easy to make vegan, and can be put...

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...

This week's dish is the perfect mid-week meal. It's completely veggie, and the sausages could be switched for whichever you prefer. The...

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

I love meal prepping. As much as I love cooking, I'd ideally like to not have to prepare my meals three times a day. So meal prepping...

This is such a comforting meal, and so easy to make. It uses really humble ingredients, which is an added bonus. It does require some...

And after a few weeks away, I'm back! I've recently made the decision to move to a flexitarian diet, so I'd say around 90-99% of my...

Admittedly, the first time I made this soup I was coming down with a cold. I just wanted something comforting and filling, but not...

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...

I've recently decided to go mostly veggie, eliminating most meat from my diet. But something that's more than necessary in the cold...

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...