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Castagnaccio – Tuscan Chestnut Flour Cake with Raisins, Pine Nuts, and Walnuts

Posted by Ben | Havocinthekitchen December 17, 2025Tags: Chestnuts, Pine Nuts, Raisins, Walnuts3
Whole Tuscan castagnaccio chestnut flour cake topped with pine nuts, walnuts, and rosemary, styled on a wooden board with pinecones, dried citrus slices, plaid fabric ornaments, and evergreen branches on a dark festive background.

This Italian chestnut flour cake, known as Castagnaccio, is a rustic Tuscan dessert made with chestnut flour, olive oil, nuts, raisins, and rosemary. Naturally simple, gently sweet, and deeply earthy, it’s a traditional cake that celebrates chestnuts in their purest form.

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Soft Dessert Gnocchi with Rum and Raisins

Posted by Ben | Havocinthekitchen December 16, 2025Tags: Clementines, Raisins, Rum8
Soft dessert potato gnocchi coated in a glossy rum and raisin syrup, topped with cinnamon sticks, orange zest, and herbs, served in a red tartan ramekin on stacked festive plates, surrounded by pinecones, evergreen branches, yarn, and holiday décor.

Soft dessert gnocchi with rum and raisins is a warm, syrupy dessert made with tender potato gnocchi gently coated in a rich and buttery rum-infused sauce with honey, plump raisins, citrus, and spice. This rum raisin dessert gnocchi delivers a luxurious, sticky finish that feels festive, comforting, and deeply aromatic.

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Rum and Raisin Biscoff Truffles

Posted by Ben | Havocinthekitchen December 9, 2025Tags: Biscoff, Cashews, Raisins3
Rum and raisin Biscoff truffles stacked in a plaid holiday bowl, with one truffle showing the soft raisin-filled centre.

A rich and festive sweet featuring rum-soaked raisins, roasted cashews, crushed Biscoff cookies, and a touch of warm spice, these rum raisin biscoff truffles offer a soft, chewy, aromatic holiday treat with deep flavour and an indulgent texture.

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Cinnamon Raisin Millet Porridge

Posted by Ben | Havocinthekitchen March 3, 2025Tags: Millet, Raisins18
Cinnamon Raisin Millet Porridge

This Cinnamon Raisin Millet Porridge is a delicious gluten-free breakfast that is easy, healthy, and hearty.

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Cinnamon Raisin Oatmeal

Posted by Ben | Havocinthekitchen January 22, 2025Tags: Raisins12
Cinnamon Raisin Oatmeal

This Cinnamon Raisin Oatmeal with a touch of honey or maple syrup, is a tasty and cozy recipe that would be the perfect breakfast for cold winter mornings. Satisfying and rich in fiber, it will keep you full for the entire morning.

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Celery Raisin Salad

Posted by Ben | Havocinthekitchen February 22, 2024Tags: Raisins13
Celery Raisin Salad

This Celery Raisin Salad is a simple and crunchy recipe that will be ready in no time. The light yogurt dressing makes it super healthy, too. Sprinkle it with some toasted walnuts or serve it with chicken to make it filing and nutritious.

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