Sweet & Sour Chicken Skewers
A quick, easy and tasty recipe made with seasoned chicken brushed with a delicious homemade sweet & sour sauce. They make a delicious starter or main course with rice and vegetables. Recipe 600 g chicken breast 1 teaspoon of paprika1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 tsp bla...
Breakfast tacos
Sometimes the best tacos are made right in your own kitchen. Filled with chorizo, eggs, cheese and avocado lime sauce, it’s the perfect breakfast, brunch or even lunch dish. Recipe 2 tacos Coriander 2 eggs2 limes50g chorizo2 corn tacos50g Chipotle grated cheese1 avoc...
Easter recipe by Henkka Alén
We can’t think of a better way to celebrate Easter than by cooking delicious food and getting together with your loved ones. Try Henkan’s recipe this Easter and prepare to make it many more times, because it’s too good to make just once a year. Lamb chops ...
Carrots on a bed of spinach hummus
For many, carrots and hummus are their go-to snack. In preparation for Easter, we thought we’d elevate this snack and turn it into a delicious starter, bursting with vibrant colours. Recipe Carrots 9 small carrots (choose carrots as similar in size as possible so that...
Lemon Tiramisu
This tangy, zesty and creamy lemon tiramisu is the perfect Easter dessert. The lemon curd filling is wonderfully tangy and sweet. It’s a refreshing twist on the classic tiramisu made for all lemon lovers! It’s super easy to make, and you just have to be a bit pa...
This years Easter table is full of flowers!
This year, all you need to set the Easter table is a bouquet of your favourite flowers, lots of vases of different sizes and beautiful dishes! Spring is here We were inspired to use our ceramic plates and bowls and create a table setting using only colours that made us thin...
Burrata & blood orange salad
Charred blood orange, creamy burrata and pistachios make for a quick and simple salad that is sure to impress. Vibrant colours and textures collide to create this fun, tasty and delicious salad! Recipe 2 blood oranges1 buffala burrataHandful of pistachiosHandful of pomegran...
Lemony chamomile Easter cocktail
For this Easter cocktail, we chose a combination of bright citrus and subtle floral tones. Egg whites, yoghurt and lemon curd create a smooth and velvety texture, complemented by a hint of gin. Recipe Cocktail 1 1/2 oz Gin1/2 oz chamomile syrup1/2 oz lemon juice1/4 oz elder...
Dashing Easter table setting
We believe that cooking food and beautiful tableware improve people’s mental health. With a gorgeous table setting, not only are you respecting your guests, but you are also making ordinary life a fiesta. Easter is right around the corner, so scroll down, get inspired, an...
Roman Spring Lamb
My fondest childhood memory of Easter is when the stores would fill up with gorgeous chocolate eggs, each one prettier than the other, and how the decorations on the eggs would display how there are no limits to creativity. After school, my friends and I would go admire the...
Easter bunnies and a lovely sour Easter cake
Easter is a great time to eat a little fancier, lamb, garlic rosemary potatoes and a little bubbly in your glass.If you wish to try something new for dessert, this cake will take your breath away!The freshly sour taste of passion fruit is the perfect finish to your Easter m...
How to store herbs for a long time? Make herb cubes!
Do you struggle with using fresh herbs? If so, you’re probably familiar with the situation where your two-day-old herbs have wilted and can’t be used in the recipe you had planned. This is especially common on these cold winter days… Using fresh herbs befo...
Creamy garlic shrimp sauce
This creamy garlic shrimp sauce with nduja and sun-dried tomatoes creates an unforgettable restaurant-quality meal straight to your home! Recipe 1 onion3 garlic cloves1 bell pepper2 tbsp of sundried tomatoes2 tbsp of tomato puree1 tbsp of nduja1 can of coconut milk400g of k...
Roasted garlic and vegetable stew
A rich and nutritious roasted vegetable stew, perfect for preparing a week’s worth of meals. We used our Royal Pearl casserole pan to make this delicious stew! It’s perfect for preparing larger meals and for serving straight to the table. Recipe Roasted veggies ...
Browned lemon butter and kale orzo
the perfect meal for when you want something simple and full of flavor. The bright flavor of lemon is complemented by rich browned butter and crunchy garlic breadcrumbs. We recommend saving some lemon browned butter and garlic crumbs to mix into future recipes, such as sala...
Valentine’s Day cake for two
make the cutest Valentine’s Day cake for you and that special someone in your life! Decorate it to your liking with the help of our NEW palette knife that is the perfect size for decorating this mini cake! Recipe 2 eggs1 dl of sugar1 tsp of vanilla sugar1/2 dl of pota...
Gorgeous new Royal Pearl series
Healthy cooking has never been this beautiful!The gorgeous new Royal Pearl -cookware series for healthy cooking is here! The stunning pearly white hue with matte golden details adds elegance to everyday cooking & serving. The Royal Pearl -cookware aren’t only beau...
Gluten-free blueberry pie for Valentine’s Day
We loved making this pie in our new “Twist” pie tin. The new addition to our twist series came perfectly in time for Valentine’s day! Recipe Base 4 dl of Gluten-free flour mixture (+ a little more for the heart decorations)2 dl of almond flour2 tsp of baki...
‘Laskiais’ cream horns
Recipe (makes 8 cream horns) 4 sheets of ready-made pastry dough1 egg5 tbsp of raspberry jam2dl of whipped cream250 g of Mascarpone1 tbsp of vanilla sugarStrawberriesPowdered sugar Instructions Preheat the oven to 250 degrees. Take the pastry dough and let it thaw completel...
Thai red curry noodle soup
A creamy and slightly spicy noodle soup that is so easy to make! Recipe 2 tbsp olive oil400 g chicken2 carrots1 tablespoon salt1 black pepper3 cloves of garlic1 onion3 tbsp red curry paste1 tbsp ginger1 tbsp turmeric3 dl chicken stock5 dl coconut milk150 g rice noodles1 tbs...
Delicious Goat’s Cheese Galette
Choose an assortment of your favourite veggies and add them all into this easy goat cheese galette recipe! Recipe 3 dl of flour230 g cold butter6 tbsp ice-cold water2 tsp salt1 small bellpepper1/2 cauliflower1/2 onionHandful of cherry tomatoes200 g of goat’s cheese150...
Breaded aubergines
Breaded aubergine, a quick and easy Italian starter. Nothing beats sliced aubergine with a delicious parmesan and breadcrumb coating. The perfect side dish for any meal or even as a main course on its own. Recipe 1 eggplant250 ml breadcrumbs2 eggs250 ml flour1 tsp of garlic...
Healthy and delicious sweet potato cinnamon rolls
Baking just got a lot easier! Fewer ingredients and just as much flavour! Try vegan sweet potato rolls next time you’re craving something sweet. In this recipe, we used our new casserole pan from our new Royal Pearl range. Its non-stick, non-toxic surface makes it the...
Vegan and Gluten Free Rice Paper Dumplings
For many, the start of a new year means a healthier lifestyle. Quick and easy healthy recipes are the perfect way to start strong and keep those habits going for the rest of the year! These vegan and gluten-free rice paper rolls are sure to become your new favourite. Check ...
2 cocktail ideas for New Years
Get inspired and find your new signiture New Year’s cocktail! We’ve chosen two cocktails that are perfect for the start of year! One is a little simpler for those who like classic drinks, and the other requires a few more steps, but both are still easy to make a...
Christmas gift ideas for everyone
Christmas is at its best and thoughts turn to remembering loved ones close to you. Durable and beautiful kitchen utensils are a sure-fire purchase for all ages, and a gift that won’t gather dust in the cupboard! We’ve put together some gift ideas below to help y...
Lingonberry crumble with cardamom whipped cream
This is the perfect dessert for Christmas Day or for your next Christmas party! All cardamom lovers are sure to find their new favourite dessert after tasting this. You can either make it by the portion, as we did, or you can bake it in one big baking dish. For this recipe,...
Oven-baked pike perch
In Italy, it is a tradition to eat a “secondo” after a delicious pasta dish. Traditionally it is meat or fish, accompanied by bread and of course good wine. After all, more dishes means more time spent talking and laughing with loved ones. Recipe 1 pike perch1 d...
Spaghetti and meatballs in a tomato sauce
This recipe is a classic in our family and is always made during the holidays. It’s a delicious meal that will leave everyone’s stomachs full! Best for anyone who doesn’t mind a little mess while eating! Recipe serves 6 people 1 tablespoon dried parsley1 d...
Amaretto sour
This bright and refreshing amaretto sour cocktail is the perfect celebratory drink. It’s unique, delicious and requires only 4 ingredients! Recipe for 1 cocktail 5 cl amaretto liqueur25 cl lemon juice10 ml sugar syrup1 egg whiteice Add all ingredients to a shaker with...
Individual cheeseplates
This appetizer is the perfect way to serve a cheese platter, where no one has to reach across the table to get their favourite dish! Perfect for catering to dietary restrictions too, as each dish can be customised! La Rochère Perigord glass bowls are the perfect way to sho...
Grandma’s spice cake
As a child, I always knew that the countdown for Christmas had begun when Grandma’s freshly baked spice cake took over the house with its wonderful smell! ❤️ Resepti 4 dl of wheat flour3 dl of sugar (brown sugar works as well)2 tsp of ginger2 tsp of ground cloves ...
Steak with cheesy parmesan mashed potatoes
This twist on the classic steak and mashed potatoes is delicious and perfect for all parmesan lovers! Recipe Steak (for 3-4 ppl) 400 g of sirloin steak1 dl of olive oil50 g of butterFresh rosemarysalt BlackpepperGarlic spice *Spices to taste Parmesan mashed potatoes 1 kg of...
Father’s Day churros
A quick and easy recipe to make with your kids this year for Father’s Day. The best thing is that you probably already have all the ingredients you need at home! Recipe Churro dough 100 g of butter2,3 dl of water20 ml of sugar2 tbsp of vanilla extract1 tsp of salt1,4 ...
Crème brûlée cardamom biscuits
I decided to combine two of my favourite desserts together, and it turned out lovely! The combination of a soft and buttery cookie with a crispy crust of creme brulee is a perfect match! Recipe Cardamom cookies 150 g of butter150 ml of sugar150 ml of brown sugar1 egg1 tbsp ...
Hasselback potatoes topped with a garlic sauce and bacon
Ordinary baked potatoes are good, but Hasselback potatoes are delicious and just as easy to make! Finished with a creamy garlic sauce and crispy bacon bits, it’s the perfect soft and crunchy combination. This is the ultimate baked potatoe dish!! For this recipe we use...
Creamy sweet potato and coconut soup
I have made this soup every year around fall time for the past decade because it is so delicious. It’s honestly like a hug in a soup! The creaminess it gets from the coconut milk and the different flavours from the veggies make it the ultimate pick me up for the days ...
Pumpkin ravioli in a sage and butter sauce
This delicious pasta is as much fun to make as it is to eat, and a great way to cook with loved ones on those days when you have time to get out the pasta machine and start from scratch. The reward of eating homemade pasta is definitely worth it! You can also make a...
Cardamom buns with brown butter
I’ve enjoyed the most delicious cardamom bun in Stockholm once, and have since then tried to find another as good as it was. As I haven’t found one I decided to make them myself. This recipe is one you certainly want to keep saved for years to come! Cardamom buns Dough:...
5 easy ways to spice up your autumnal table
If you haven’t got into the autumn mood yet, these 5 table setting ideas will certainly do the trick! These 5 tips will help you prepare for your next event and delight your guests! 1. Decorate with food: make an autumnal cheese platter All good cheese boards have a c...
The perfect mushroom risotto
Nothing better than spending the day in the forest picking mushrooms and then coming home and making a wonderfully creamy mushroom risotto out of them! If you’re new to risotto making, the beautiful design of our “belly” pan plus the excellent quality will...
Roasted pepper soup
Fall is here, yay! There’s nothing better than cozying up inside with a warm bowl of soup. This roasted pepper soup is perfect for those hearty fall moments. Roasted pepper soup with chickpeas Ingredients:2 red peppers160 g almonds3-4 garlic cloves 1 can of peeled tom...
Delicious mango coconut bread
During my time living in Australia, I had a slice of freshly baked mango coconut bread every morning with a cup of coffee from the nearest coffee shop. It’s been four years since I had a piece of warm and rich mango coconut bread so I thought it was time to try to mak...
Beetroot and blue cheese pie
I love the change of seasons! My thoughts are on the harvest and the lovely beetroots. Irresistibly beautifully colored on the top and inside full of good minerals. I was so inspired that I dressed up as a beetroot myself 🙂 Recipe 1 ready-made salty pie dough4-5 ready-co...
Bacon and blue cheese mini pies
With autumn not far away, it’s time to start experimenting with more autumnal recipes! These mini pies are perfect for parties, or even just for yourself, as the mini pie molds make it easy to customize quantity as needed! They are super easy and so delicious to eat! ...
Night Of The Arts pancake feast
For the Night Of The Arts we decided to make pancakes to offer to all our lovely customers! To accompany these pancakes we came up with three delicious syrups/ sauces that we want to share with you on this special evening as well as whenever you want to recreate them at hom...
Velvety Panna Cotta with strawberry sauce
Panna cotta is an Italian classic that you can find in almost any authentic Italian restaurant. I’ve been in love with its velvety texture and sweetness since I first tasted it, but surprisingly this is the first time I tried making it myself and it exceeded my expect...
Fried potatoes with sour cream
Easy and delicious oven-baked potatoes with fresh sour cream are the perfect side dish for summer tables. You can easily prepare the potatoes in the oven with a frying pan or a baking tray. RECIPE Small potatoesSour creamOlive oilSalt Turn on the oven to 190 °C. Wash the p...
Crostini with ricotta and peach
Easy fresh and sweet crostini with salty blue cheese are a heavenly summer treat for sunny days. Enjoy the crostini as a snack or side dish. RECIPE 1 baguette1 can of ricotta (250 g)1 tbsp honey2 tbsp oilve oil100 g blue cheese2 peaches slicedBalsamico and basil leaves on t...
Cucumber avocado shrimp pieces
Wonderfully fresh and tasty finger foods are an easy and slightly different summer treat. . RECIPE 1 avocado2 tbsp lemon juice1 tsp saltpepper from the milla splash of tabasco1 tbsp olive oil Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit and spoon the fruit in a bowl. Mix all ing...
Melon prosciutto skewers
Fun but tasty melon prosciutto skewers are a fun addition to summer dishes. RECIPE MelonBasil leavesProsciuttoMozzarella ballsBalsamic vinegar Use a melon-/potatoballer to make small balls out the melon. Add all items in a small stick and serve. Abbracci, Cristina...
Fresh pesto
Fresh homemade pesto has wonderfully fresh and clean flavors. Pesto is easy to make and goes wonderfully with for example pasta, fish or bread. Pesto also goes wonderfully with boiled potatoes. Boil the potatoes, peel and cut into pieces. Add pesto and thin slices of red on...
Old-fashioned doughnuts and Finnish sima
When I was young we used to visit Finland during the Summer and Christmas. Visiting my grandmother from my mother’s side and my mother’s six siblings, was always a part of the trip. In the 70s, Masku, a small county in Western Finland, was fairly ‘’exotic’...
Easy-to-make May Day Baked Donuts
There are many traditional treats to enjoy on May Day, such as drip bread or May Day fritters. But one of our absolute favorites are these super easy-to-make oven-baked donuts! The best part? Oven-baked donuts do not require hot oil. If you are preparing your May Day meal w...
Halloumi & Spinach Pasta
I’ve only used halloumi cheese in salads, and I couldn’t believe how well it goes with pasta! It took me a couple of tries to fry halloumi so that it gets a nice crispy surface. Often times it has started to melt on the pan, and the result is a floppy piece of c...
Asparagus Risotto Recipe
Asparagus season is here and we couldn’t be more excited! Risotto has been a popular dish in our family for a long time and my memories of it date back to when my grandmother would prepare this dreamy, luscious, soft asparagus risotto. Even though I couldn’t get...
Spring Picnic
Oh, how I love the feeling of a looming summer!As the weather gets warmer, nature starts to transform and wake up. It is so wonderful to see how the color green starts to flourish everywhere! I wanted to feel the fresh air of Spring and setup a spontaneous picnic for my clo...
Lemon Meringue Pie
I am Emilia, a very excited new recipe developer and writer at HEIROL. The sunny late winter days have felt wonderful and I can feel the burst of energy, inspiration and happiness the sun brings. As my first recipe I want to share a spring appropriate dessert, a lemon merin...
Yummy Lemon pasta
Whilst riding my bike back home from work I dreamt of lemon pasta… Oh the taste in my mouth just thinking about it. One thing I learned when living in Italy is to ALWAYS have lemons at home. This wonderfully easy and delicious recipe will surely become one of your fav...
Lemon Meringue Cheesecake
The talented @ilonamakarona had the chance to try out our anodized aluminum springform pan and the result was stunning! We shared the pictures on our IG and had so many inquiries about the recipe, so we had to post it here as well. So here you go, an absolutely delightful L...
It’s time to enjoy potatoes!
Especially tasty early potatoes, which are a must-have at every Midsummer dinner table. Enjoy them as they are, with butter, or make a delicious potato salad out of them! Did you know, that early potatoes and new potatoes are not the same thing? Early potatoes are the first...
Valentine’s Day recipe by Henkka Alén
What would be better than surprising your loved ones with a home-made meal with nothing but clean ingredients and love? Well, not much, and Henkka knows that. He shared his easy and delicious artichoke lemon gnocchi recipe with us for Valentine’s Day, and we just had ...
Sweet french toasts
Made a yummy sweet French toast with crusty & soft sesame honey spelt sourdough bread I had lying around in the freezer (tip: if you bake or buy a lot of bread and can’t eat it all, slice it & freeze it!) So the French toast, I think it woud pair beautifully with ...
Why you’ll want to store your knives right
A good knife is one of the most important things any cook can have. Knives should feel like an extension of your hand and it doesn’t hurt if it looks nice, too. But the most important thing is that it does it’s job well – which is to cut. There are a few t...
20 Essential Kitchen Items
As the new year rolls in, it’s time to check into your kitchen cupboards. What essential items are you missing? There are thousands of items out there, so we made things easy for you! Below listed 20 must-have items, that we think each and every kitchen should have. W...
Cleaning a steel pan or pot
This sound familiar: you’re cooking some delicious meal when someone or something catches your attention and soon you notice that eeeeverything has burnt on the surface of your beloved pan or pot? It sure has happened to us. Lucky for us, this doesn’t mean that ...
Potato Mille-Feuille
Two Christmas classic, potato and salmon, in a different kind of combo. This side dish fits perfectly in the Christmas table with fish or meat. Your best friend in the making? A mandolin 100%. Potato Mille-Feuille Recipe for 4 portions 4 medium-sized potatoes, equal in size...
Orange and Poppy Cake
I hope that I never truly grow old, you know. Child-like candidness, joy, and lightness have always been a part of me. Baking is a dear hobby of mine, and it has been the perfect excuse to act a bit childishly! It’s really not that big of a deal if the result looks di...
Fresh Salad
I love combining strong but refreshing flavors during the Christmas time and this salad definitely has both. Enjoy with fish or meat. Check this lovely salmon recipe also! Christmas Salad Ingredients: PecansFeta or goat cheesePearsApplesPomegranate seedsAn assortment of typ...
Tarragon smoked salmon
Salmon is one of my favorites during Christmas. Served in a beautiful tray, it looks beautiful and tastes delicious! If the taste of ginger feels a bit foreign to you, use fresh herbs such as parsley, dill, basil or lemon balm. As salmon is a fatty fish, I like to use lemon...
Citrusy Gingerbread Cookies
If you ask me, both lemon and orange bring a lovely, sophisticated flavor to any pastry. This recipe is a fantastic alternative to traditional gingerbread cookies. Worth it to give it a go, I’m almost certain there won’t be any leftovers… Citrusy Gingerbread Cooki...
Edible Christmas Gift Ideas
The wait for Christmas has officially started, which in my case means, that I’ll be setting the mood with mulled wine, gingerbread cookies, candles, and classic Christmas tunes. Christmas and December is also code for fun evening get-togethers and Christmas parties, to wh...
Christmassy table setting with a dash of gold
Food tastes even better when it’s paired with beautiful dining ware. The Christmas dinner table is often filled with a variety of delicious dishes, so you might want your table setting to be a bit on the restrained side, with a bit of flashiness of course. The Nosse C...
Warm & savory winter drink
Christmas drinks are as essential to the holiday celebration as decorating the tree or gingerbread cookies, with or without alcohol. Christmas smells and tastes of spices from distant lands: cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, cloves, anise, and nutmeg. So, ...
The enchantment of Christmas!
It’s finally December! Time to settle into the enchantment of Christmas! In addition to food, Christmas lights, festive decorations and Christmas music are the best things to set yourself into the mood for the season. And the scent of a Christmas tree, is there anythi...
Gingery Xmas cake w/ mascarpone icing
Gingery Xmas cake Cake base:150 g butter3 large eggs1½ dl brown sugar1½ dl sugar1 tsp vanilla sugar3 dl flour2 tsp baking powder1½ tsp baking soda1 tsp cinnamon1 tsp ground ginger¼ tsp nutmeg2½ dl buttermilk / sour milk 100 g walnuts Icing:100 g room temp, non-sal...
The tiniest gingerbread house
Traditional Christmas celebrations often include building a gingerbread house. Crafting a fancy house is such a fun task, however it includes multiple steps that can make the process feel stressful: designing (cannot be skipped!), baking, decorating, building the actual hou...
Delicious cheese plate with Baked Camembert
A dreamy cheese platter can have pretty much anything in it, but here are some of our favorites. Lovely soft-flavored Camembert, soft and powerful Blue Cheese, mild and soft, or sharp and potent Manchego (dependent on how long it has aged), and the intense Italian classic P...
Creamy cauliflower soup & Herby Garlic Bread
I always get a feeling of excitement when I get the chance to share new recipes and new flavors with you all. When I was making this soup for the very first time, I could not believe how silky smooth the texture was and how well the flavors blended in with one another, it w...
Smoked salmon toasts
Easy and quick-to-make smoked salmon toast? Yes, please. This recipe is similar to a good friend, it will never let you down. The mixture of flavors works every time and the recipe is effortless to adjust to the number of people you are making them for. Smoked salmon toasts...
Creamy root vegetable bake
Creamy root vegetable bake is a perfect fall-appropriate dish. Colorful vegetables become tender in a tasty oat cream flavored with rosemary and white pepper. Beetroot makes the cream a lovely light pink color. Enjoy the hearty bake as it is, with a simple green salad or as...
Autumn table setting and EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA with FUNNEL CHANTERELLE
Autumn is such a lovely and ambient time. On a sunny day, the sunshine paints the world with gorgeous misty colors. And we love nothing more than cozying up on the couch in candlelight when it is raining and stormy. This Autumn we’ve been lucky to enjoy a beautiful ra...
The savior of Fall mornings
It seems that we have officially transitioned into the fall season from an extremely warm summer. Even though the sun is still warm during the daytime, the mornings are getting a bit chilly. The savior of these brisk mornings is a very traditional Finnish dish, morning porr...
Chanterelle Fig Pies
It’s time for those few weeks of the year when both figs and chanterelles are in season. You can find mushrooms for a bit longer but for figs, it’s really a few-week season. I combined these two into delicious small pies – wild chanterelles and juicy, deep plum-colore...
Homemade Pear Pie
Now that the Finnish summer has come and gone, it is time to enjoy the darkening evenings, candles, and warm beverages.Different sorts of pies are definitely a part of Fall, and a delicious homemade pear pie is one of my favorites – there’s just something about ...
Saffron Buns
I don’t often bake buns, but when I do, I don’t shy away from using butter and sugar! I bring back Rolf’s childhood memories by adding saffron into the dough. Rolf is half Swedish and has spent a lot of time there growing up. Back then, saffron was seen as a luxurious...
Creamy Kale Salad
Creamy kale salad is a perfect lunch for an autumn work week. Massaged kale is a nutritious and tasty base for a rich salad with roasted cauliflower, chickpeas, sweet cherry tomatoes, and blueberries as toppings. Crunchy crotons are made with day-old sourdough bread. The se...
Apple Cinnamon Roll
The Fall season is the perfect time to get cozy under a blanket and enjoy some warm cinnamon buns (even though they are delicious year-round 🙈). This Monday is the international cinnamon bun day! You might as well call October the cinnamon bun month, or if you are using ...
3 must-try drinks this summer
We were wondering what to make for our friend when they come to our place to celebrate Vappu and as I had just got our new drinkware home we decided to make different cocktails! And of course we had to try them before the occasion… 🙂 We made three different cocktails a...
Super easy chocolate cake for Mother’s day
I express my emotions through cooking and food. It is therapeutic, offers room for creativity, and it is rewarding to see my husband licking the plate clean when I’ve found a new delicious combination of flavors. Becoming a mother has been one of the most impactful mo...
CULINARIO – For the love of spaghetti
I want to start off by giving you a little background story about our Culinario cutlery series. Due to my Italian heritage, I’ve had the chance to familiarize myself with two very different food cultures. When it comes to flavors, spices, and ingredients, Finnish food...
Dumplings
It’s a beautiful thing when I see our son and his girlfriend making food together. Both of them are passionate about Italian, Spanish, and Asian food. I always learn something new! This recipe is a masterpiece from Masterchef Nicole 🙂 Dumpling wrappers can be found...
Nonna’s Lasagna
My Italian Grandmother Adele taught me so many things in the kitchen and as a heritage, she left me with so many amazing recipes. My family’s absolute favorite is Nonna’s Lasagna. Even though all of our children have moved out (except for our youngest), this is ...
Healthy Apple Pie
Treat yourself to an easy-to-make healthy apple pie! This recipe can be found in the book Kiitos Hyvää Pikaruokaa (transl. Good Fast Food, Please) by Virpi Mikkonen.I like to make little variations to recipes, so in this one, I added some lemon juice, maple syrup, and chi...
Actions speak louder than words – “No To PFAS”
All of us want to make good choices in life. We want to eat healthily, we want to take care of our planet and its inhabitants – both humans and animals. We want to treat nature so it has a chance to thrive. However, nice words and thoughts aren’t enough. We need...
Bartend like a pro, but at home
Social media is filled with images of trending drinks and cocktails, and this seems like the perfect time to talk about some must-have bar accessories if you’re going to try to create beautiful drinks at home! When you have the right kind of bar equipment at home, not...
Zuppa Italiana con Tartufo
Nothing warms the spirit and the body like a delicious bowl of hot soup. Some veggies, beans, and legumes are all you need for this festive soup. Good parmigiano reggiano and extra virgin olive oil on top. During truffle time don’t hesitate to give a kick with a few t...
Bialetti Moka pot tips by Kriselda
Ain’t no greater than a Bialetti coffee maker! In the past years, the best coffee moments have been created with a Moka pot. I got my first Bialetti Moka pot ten years ago, and I dare say, that it would have easily lasted until today if I knew how to take care of it. ...
Kriselda’s cooking class
Yesss! I finally got the chance to visit the HEIROL office space, aka Casa HEIROL. The lovelies Mari and Alessia gave me a little cooking lesson, however, instead of cooking, we focused on how to use a frying pan the right way. Some of you might be scratching your heads thi...
Steel pan – your partner for life
Steel is a very popular material in kitchenware for many reasons. Steel is durable and non-toxic. Steel is an inert material, meaning it doesn’t react with other materials, so it is very safe to use. Steel is also super easy to clean and doesn’t scratch easily. ...
Wooden kitchenware – a hygienic, ecological, and sensible choice
Wood is a beautiful decorative element in the kitchen, but the perks of the versatile material do not end there. Choose your equipment wisely, choose wooden kitchenware. Wood as a material is environment friendly – it’s natural, durable, biodegradable, and easy ...
International Coffee Day 1.10.
Many of us, myself included, need that large cup of coffee to get the day going. I learned to drink coffee during my year abroad in Italy, so you might say, that I’m a bit of a late adopter when it comes to coffee. The ideal moments for coffee are those slow weekend m...
Easy sorbet recipe to cool you off!
Nothing tastes as good on a hot summer day as a refreshing sorbet (except maybe a tall glass of cold water with lemon). Making sorbet is super easy so you don’t need much, you can surely make it at the summer cottage as well! You don’t need to use specific ingre...
Garden Party Strawberry Cake
The inspiration for this Garden Party Strawberry Cake I got from a birthday party I attended in the early summer. For dessert, there was this tall, light pink strawberry dream. It had dulche de leche, lots of fresh strawberries, and a frosting made with cream cheese and whi...
Cold Brew Coffee
I absolutely LOVE cold brew! It’s so refreshing on hot summer mornings and you don’t always feel like drinking hot coffee. Cold water extracts the coffee very differently from hot water – cold brew doesn’t have any of those bitter notes, only the darker chocolat...
rhubarb strawberry pavlova
It was during that huge thunderstorm last week I made the first rhubarb strawberry pavlova. I was in Suomenlinna and the meringue was in the oven when the sky went dark and it started pouring rain. I rushed to close the windows and sat on the windowsill to listen as the thu...
Luscious Chocolate Cake
Easiness to make is just one of the reasons we love chocolate cake – you can make it the night before and it really works in any occasion. Different cake forms and decorations makes it suit any season. For Midsummer and other Summer parties, you will surely dazzle you...
Summer Brunch
Lovely sun and June! This month I want to share recipes for a summery brunch that can be enjoyed in a garden in the morning sun, on a picnic in a park, or on the living room floor if it happens to rain. Here’s the brunch menu: Coconut yogurt, fig & date granola, and p...
Summer Parties <3
The time for Summer celebrations is right arounf the corner! Bringing people together, preparing good food, creating a gorgeous table setting – that’s what it’s all about. You don’t have to have a separate set of tableware for your festivities, you c...
Chocolaty banana bread with white chocolate whipped cream
Greetings from Tammisaari, a small town just waken from its winter sleep! I’ve been here that one magical week of the year when the sun melts ice in the sea and one can have the first-morning swim in the sea. As my April recipe, I want to share an easy and delicious choco...
Nosse Ceramics for HEIROL
The HEIROL tableware selection has received a lovely new addition to the family. What makes this tableware collection exceptional, is the beautiful story behind it and its ecological production. Nosse Ceramics for HEIROL is made of environment-friendly, premium Portuguese s...
Oven-baked Salmon w/ crunchy Fennel by Kriselda
My name is Kriselda Mustonen – I’m a 30-year-old wellness influencer and yoga instructor from Helsinki. I’m super grateful for this opportunity to start my collaboration with HEIROL! Home, kitchen, and stopping to enjoy a mindful meal are all things close ...
Everything you need to know about kitchen knives
To a chef, knives are one of the most important tools in the kitchen. Proper chefs carry their own knives around in knife bags and professional kitchens have an unwritten rule, that you can’t touch another chef’s knives. However, the same goes for the chefs at h...
How to use and maintain your frying pan
Whether you have chosen a cast iron, stainless steel, or a coated frying pan, few basic rules apply for all pans. We have a wide selection of pans, for all home and professional use. Check the whole selection here! Do not heat the pan too quickly. Especially induction cookt...
Lamb meatballs for Easter
My phone calls with my father have become more frequent during the global pandemic. We talk a lot about art, which has been a big part of my father’s life.. and food obviously, as it is near to both of our hearts… a lifestyle and a passion. During our last call,...
This day is yours – Women’s Day
“To the strong,to the fierce,to the independent,to the brave. strongly cherish the love today,Happy International Women’s Day.” Monday, March 8th, is the International Women’s Day – a day, when we show appreciation and admiration towards women,...
How to choose the right frying pan?
One of the most important and often the most expensive kitchen tool is a good frying pan. This is why we think it is important to do some research on them before buying one. When choosing the perfect frying pan for you, the most important factor is its usage, and what YOU w...
Kitchen must-haves!
It has been so nice to notice how the amount of cooking and time spent in the kitchen has increased over the past few years, especially this past year. Social media channels and blogs have been filled with beautiful creations made in the kitchen. People seem to have realize...
The world’s best cheese slicer!
Kalevala Day, or the day of Finnish culture, is celebrated on the 28th of February. As food plays a big role in shaping the country’s culture, for us foodists, it is also a day to celebrate food culture. Finnish and other Nordic countries’ food culture includes ...
Roasted Bell Pepper Soup
Next week is what we in Finland call ”Ski vacation” (hiihtoloma), it is a common time to take your winter vacation, so yay! As the weather has been amazing lately, it is time to spend extra time outdoors and enjoy the beauty of nature! When I am on vacation, I&#...
Perfect coffee with a Moka pot
The highlight of my mornings – a cup of flavorful coffee made with a Moka pot! The original aluminum Moka pot by Bialetti is one of the best-known coffee equipment in the world. With a Moka pot, you will prepare a strong and full-bodied Italian mocha, rich in flavor a...
