Recipes for 1 or 100
For the longest time I thought that Pavlova was a classic Russian dessert. It turns out it comes from the complete other side of the world: Australia. Originally named after a Russian ballerina, the dessert was created to honor a visit to Australia and New …
One of the easiest ways to prepare apples is to bake them. It’s like an apple pie without all the work. You can dress them in something sweet for a dessert, or with autumnal spices like cardamom and cinnamon for a great pairing with pork. …
Continuing on with delicious fall treats, these pumpkin cookies with cinnamon cream cheese frosting will make good use of that super easy homemade pumpkin puree I posted yesterday. These cookies are soft, rich, and packed with delicious autumn spices like cinnamon and vanilla. How To …
If you are American your idea of what a coffee cake is may be a great deal different to the ultimate coffee and walnut sponge cake described in the recipe and instructions below. In the US, a “coffee” cake is usually a slice that is …
When I think fruit cobbler I usually think of Autumn. However when so many fresh fruits are available in spring and summer a cobbler also makes a perfect summer evening dessert. This brown butter nectarine cobbler is built off of some of my favorite cobbler …
If you’ve been looking for the perfect cake to serve at tea parties or other dainty get-togethers then this almond rose cake is the best choice. Okay, maybe not the best, but one of the best in my opinion. You do have to put in …
Vatrushka is a sweet cheese bun that’s popular in Eastern Europe. All throughout countries like Belarus, Russia, and Ukraine you can find these cheese pastries offered, usually for breakfast. This is the second recipe (after Chakhokhbili) that I made from my recently acquired 1939 USSR …
Coconut Macaroons are a super easy and tasty treat that are wonderful for people who love coconut. For these peach coconut macaroons I used just a teensy bit of fresh peach puree to give these sweet desserts a twist. The great thing about this recipe …
Mexican Hot Chocolate is one of my favorite wintertime drinks, and something I would get every year while walking around my neighborhood looking at the Christmas lights. It is rich, warming, and has a kick of spice which really makes it something special. This recipe …
Whenever I go on a carbonara kick I usually end up with a jar full of egg whites. Now, oftentimes I go to my old standby of an egg white frittata, but if I want a sweet treat then meringue cookies are the way to …