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Baked chocolate tart
Natasha Liviero brings irresistible indulgence to this chocolate-lover’s dessert, combining crisp pastry with silky baked dark chocolate custard and a delicate milk chocolate glaze. Perfect for ending a meal on a sweet note, it’s effortlessly elegant and guaranteed to please. Photographs: Natasha Liviero Text: Natasha Liviero Baked chocolate tart (Makes 1 x 23cm Tart) Ingredients pastry case: 10g Cocoa butter, melted (or 1 egg, 10g cream, 5g cocoa powder) 340g flour 50g co
The International
Feb 93 min read


Pesto & Gruyère Twists
Natalia Liviero brings effortless charm to these pesto-and-cheese puff pastry twists, combining flaky pastry with savoury pesto and melted cheese. Perfect for sharing with friends, they’re easier than they look and well worth making. Photographs: Natasha Liviero Text: Natasha Liviero Pesto & Gruyère Twists (Makes approximately 12) Ingredients: 2 x 200g puff pastry 60g basil pesto 60g Gruyère (or any hard cheese), grated 1 egg, whisked Pepper Sesame seeds Method: Preheat the
The International
Jan 132 min read


Chocolate Swiss Roll
Natasha Liviero brings nostalgic charm to this festive bake, layering soft sponge with a sweet cream filling and finishing with a rich dark-chocolate ganache. Easier than it looks, and well worth a try. Photographs: Natasha Liviero Text: Natasha Liviero Chocolate Swiss Roll (Makes a 30cm x 43cm Swiss roll) Cake ingredients: 60g flour 30g cocoa powder ½ tsp baking powder 1/4tsp salt 4 XL eggs 164g castor sugar 56g neutral oil 5g espresso powder 10g vanilla extract Cream fill
The International
Dec 11, 20253 min read


Apple and carrot cake
Natasha Liviero infuses warm spices into this comforting cake that remains moist for days. Photographs: Natasha Liviero Text: Natasha Liviero Apple and carrot cake (Makes 1 x 20cm cake) Ingredients: 100g granulated white sugar 40g dark brown sugar (I used muscovado) 1 orange zest 140g flour, sifted 6g baking soda 2g salt 6g cinnamon ½ tsp ginger ½ tsp nutmeg ½ tsp all spice 1/4 tsp cloves 60g neutral oil 2 XL eggs 50g apple sauce/Greek yoghurt 120g carrots, peeled and shred
The International
Nov 16, 20252 min read


Lemon tart
A classic baked lemon tart that’s creamy, zesty and not too sweet. Photographs: Natasha Liviero Text: Natasha Liviero Lemon tart (Makes 12) Ingredients: 400g flour 100g icing sugar 45g almond flour Pinch of salt 180g cold butter, cubed 70g whole eggs 1 egg white, whisked with a fork Lemon cream filling: 250g whole eggs 80g freshly squeezed lemon juice Zest of 2 lemons 140g castor sugar 20g Limoncello liqueur (optional) 150g cream Pistachios, chopped for decoration Icing/conf
The International
Oct 23, 20252 min read


Beyond meat and potatoes
Credit: Ti Trin Ned Ophelia Wu delves into Denmark’s vibrant culinary landscape, where gastronomy, art, and jazz converge to create...
The International
Sep 18, 20254 min read


Bite-sized spinach & bacon frittatas
Natasha Liviero's mini frittatas are perfect crowd-pleasers - delicious, portable, and satisfying. They keep well too, making them an...
The International
Sep 18, 20252 min read


Verdens Beste
Translated to ‘world’s best’ cake and as voted for by the Norwegians, this delicious regional classic is an ideal summer time treat that...
The International
Aug 8, 20253 min read


Raspberry Cake
Bursting with the summer goodness of raspberries, this cake is the perfect accompaniment for freshly brewed coffee. Photographs: Natasha...
The International
Jul 7, 20251 min read


The man behind Mother
Blending the tastes of two worlds and shaping Copenhagen’s culinary scene. Photographs: Chris Tonnesen / Priszcilla Varga Text: Ophelia...
The International
Jun 6, 20257 min read


Torta Della Nonna
A traditional Italian grandmother’s tart made with sweet, buttery shortcrust pastry and filled with lemon-infused pastry cream....
The International
Jun 6, 20253 min read


Vanilla Bundt Cake
Bundt cakes, believed to have originated in Germany, come in all shapes and flavours! This classic version is rich in vanilla and...
The International
May 14, 20252 min read


Hot Cross Buns
Close up of Hot cross buns on a table. Everyone’s favourite Easter treat - hot cross buns. They are easier to make than you may think,...
The International
Apr 7, 20253 min read


An ode to smørrebrød
Lots of smørrebrød on a yellow background. Photographs: Hallernes Smørrebrød / Restaurant Værdsat / VisitOdense Text: Heather Storgaard...
The International
Apr 7, 20253 min read


Meringue Kisses
Meringues poured out of a glass jar. These delicate, melt-in-your-mouth meringues are delightful pockets of crispy, light-as-air...
The International
Mar 7, 20252 min read


Apple Turnovers
Apple turnover cake with green apples in the background. A classic pastry that’s super easy to prepare and guaranteed to fill your...
The International
Feb 12, 20252 min read


Hummingbird cake
Cake on a plate A tropical burst of flavour to beat the winter blues and brighten the grey skies above! Photographs: Natasha Liviero Text:...
The International
Jan 7, 20253 min read


Pistachio, Chocolate and Lemon Shortbread
Classic shortbread with a flavour twist just in time for Christmas gifting. Photographs: Natasha Liviero Text: Natasha Liviero...
The International
Dec 9, 20242 min read


Scones
Old school traditional English scones for your afternoon tea! Photographs: Natasha Liviero Text: Natasha Liviero / Pexels Scones Makes...
The International
Nov 11, 20242 min read


A guide to Mortens Aften
Photographs: Tue Hansen Text: Heather Storgaard Happy 10th of November! Have you ever celebrated Mortens Aften before? If not, this is...
The International
Nov 8, 20243 min read
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