Spicy Lemon Cake

Enjoy this guilt-free cake. It is Magic Tablecloth original dessert for lemon lovers.

Almond Raspberry Flourless

Are you wondering why they say raw almonds are better for you than roasted? The answer ‘because the roasted almonds are tastier’ may be a suitable answer. According to the study (Food Chemistry, Volume 151, 15 May 2014, Pages 31-39) the levels of most alcohols increase significantly (500 times) in response to roasting. The nutritional value of…

Almond Pear Torte

Almond fruit consists of a kernel, seedcoat, middle shell, and outer green shell cover. All the nutrients in almond fruit are found in the kernel, what we call the almond nut. Our body will surely benefit from the antioxidants found in almonds. The most powerful of the almond’s antioxidant actions is from the Vitamin E.  The health effects of almonds depend on…

Coconut Apple Crumble

Since reading about Coconut oil I’ve been curious how it compares with other oils, which also have many benefits for human health. For example, Flaxseed (Linseed) oil is rich in Omega-3 and Omega-6, which may help to lower cholesterol, protect against heart disease and control high blood pressure. So, while searching, I came across an article where researchers compared Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) qualities with…

Quinoa Pumpernickel

Pumpernickel is originally from the region of Germany called Westphalia. However, versions of Pumpernickel are also popular in the Netherlands where it is known as Roggebrood and has been a part of the local cuisine for centuries. The traditional Westphalian Pumpernickel is a whole-grain bread made from rye flour and coarse rye meal. The bread is baked…