Eating the infamous poppy seed cake known as makowiec, one of Poland’s most popular sweet foods, is also a scandalising way to put morphine into your system. Culture.pl looks at its seemingly innocent ...

In a small pot, gently heat a splash of the milk, then stir in the custard powder until fully dissolved. Bring the remaining milk and sugar to the boil. As it starts to bubble, stir in the custard ...

Transfer the poppy seed filling into a bowl, add the ground almonds, and mix quickly. Gradually add the eggs to the mixture. Add the chopped chocolate, heavy cream, and dried fruits, and mix with ...