Lately in My Kitchen: November Baking, Mushrooms & Savoury Treats!

The beginning of November has been deliciously busy in my kitchen! I've been baking, experimenting, preparing little treats for the freezer and making the most of the beautiful autumn ingredients. Here are a few highlights from the past days, although believe me, there was plenty more cooking going on!

A Greek-Inspired Spinach & Cheese Tart

I made a lovely savoury tart using puff pastry and a filling inspired by my Greek Spanakotyropita, that wonderful combination of spinach and cheese. A different way to enjoy familiar Greek flavours, wrapped in golden, flaky pastry. Perfect for lunch, a light dinner or even a picnic!

Homemade Cantucci for Coffee Time

I also made the Italian Cantucci almond cookies, those delicious almond biscuits that are simply made for dipping into coffee or tea.

I used the recipe from my new cookbook, Vivian Is Cooking BAKING. They turned out beautifully, although I got a little distracted and left them in the oven slightly longer than planned. Oops! Still delicious, and a lovely reminder that homemade biscuits make every coffee break better.

Mushroom Season & Creamy Linguine

I couldn't let mushroom season pass without making one of our favourite pasta dishes again: linguine with tender veal, cream, Paris mushrooms and chanterelles (girolles).

A wonderfully creamy sauce, delicate mushrooms and tender meat tossed with pasta, always a success at our table! This is exactly the kind of comforting autumn meal I look forward to when seasonal mushrooms arrive. No time for fancy photos, but I managed to get a fast shot before attacking to the plate!

Savoury Gaufres for the Freezer

Another little experiment was making savoury feta waffles inspired by my Greek Kourou Tyropitakia recipe. If you are vegan try them using vegetables like this time when I was in waffle mania period :)

I love having homemade treats ready in the freezer, especially for busy mornings or those moments when a savoury craving strikes. Just take them out, reheat and enjoy! A practical little homemade treasure.

❤️ More Cooking, More Autumn Inspiration!

These are just a few of my kitchen highlights from the beginning of November. There have been plenty of other dishes, little experiments and everyday meals along the way.

I love this time of year: comforting food, seasonal ingredients, baking aromas and a freezer slowly filling up with homemade goodies.

What about you? Did you have the chance to enjoy autumn cooking and baking yet?