Ricotta Hotcake
Ricotta hotcake is a sweet pancake, usually eaten for breakfast or dessert. The pancakes are typically topped with syrup, berries and whipped cream. They are super soft and just slightly...
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Breakfast
Whether you are a late or early riser you’ll appreciate the most important meal of the day. This delicious collection of breakfast recipes is sure to please.
Mukimo (Mokimo)
Mukimo, or mokimo, is a staple Kenyan food which originated in central Kenya, but it’s now enjoyed in many regions of the country, including Nairobi, its capital city. It is...
Smørrebrød Recipe: Tomatoes with Capers and Tarragon
The name smørrebrød is derived from the Danish words smør and brød, meaning butter and bread. Dubbed King of Danish Smørrebrød, Chef Adam Aamann is sharing one of his reinvented smørrebrød...
Nigerian Moi Moi
Moi-moi is a traditional Nigerian dish made with Nigerian brown beans or black-eyed peas. This steamed bean pudding is made with tomato paste and onions and flavored with garlic, pepper...
Apricot Jam Thumbprint Cookies
These apricot jam thumbprint cookies are among the simplest to make. Though simple, however, they are particularly delicate, soft, and delicious. The sweet-sour apricot jam completes this dessert, enhancing its...
Yogurt and Almond Scones
Scones are quick and delicious and can be eaten for any meal of the day. They can also be classified as pastries because they use baking powder rather than yeast...
Camembert en Croute Recipe
Another day of my “secret challenge month” and another delicious recipe: Camembert en croute. It is a French dish based on the famous camembert, the most iconic French cheese. I...
Easy Parmesan Scones Recipe
Parmesan scones are, as the name implies, scones filled and topped with parmesan. These scones use more butter and baking powder (and/or baking soda) as the raising agent rather than...
French Cupcakes (Brioche) Recipe
Lately I’ve been trying a few French pastry recipes. I started with these wonderful cupcakes and then continued with pains au lait and croissants aux chocolat. Today I’ll leave you...
Pumpkin Bread Recipe
Who doesn’t like the smell of homemade bread, fresh out of the oven? Personally, I don’t know anyone who can resist. It can bring people together as they sit at...
Pepper & Parmesan Rolls
Baked goods are a pleasure of mine. I love making them at home, smelling the aroma of freshly baked dough that fills the whole house and calls you into the...
Huevos Rancheros
Huevos rancheros literally translates to “ranch eggs” and it’s proof that the best things come in two’s. Huevos Rancheros is almost always served as two fried eggs in two corn...
Tlayuda con Chorizo (Mexican Chorizo Pizza)
Tylauda – also known as “Mexican Pizza” – is one of the most common and versatile foods in Mexico. It can be made with a variety of different ingredients such as...
Arroz con Huevo Frito (Rice and Fried Egg)
Arroz con Huevo Frito, translated to rice and fried egg, is a staple meal in Cuba. It’s a very basic dish that is sometimes associated with low-income households, but it’s...
Pan Con Lechón (Cuban Roast Pork Sandwich)
Pan Con Lechón is the go-to sandwich in Cuba. The soft bread complements the shredded pork and its flavorful mojo sauce. You can also add tomato, lettuce, and pickles for...
Šišky S Mákem (Potato Cones with Poppy Seeds)
Potato cones with poppy seeds are a traditional Czech sweet treat, especially enjoyed by children. They don’t take much effort to make, requiring just some flour, eggs, semolina and boiled...
Eggs Benedict
Eggs Benedict is genius. It’s eggs covered in eggs. I mean, come on, that person should be the president. – Wylie Dufresne This dish is the epitome of breakfast luxury,...
Turkey Scotch Eggs with Siracha Mayo
These mouthwatering treats blend the classic comfort of Scotch eggs with a modern twist. Imagine perfectly seasoned turkey sausage hugging a soft-boiled egg, all encased in a crispy, golden breadcrumb...
Raggmunk: Swedish Potato Pancakes with Bacon and Jam
Raggmunk might sound a bit unusual for foreign ears, but these are some delicious potato pancakes, a classic Swedish dish. Follow this easy potato pancake recipe and serve it with fried...
Vegan Chia Panna Cotta with Berries
This Swedish interpretation of a classic Italian dessert can be your great next vegan breakfast. This recipe is part of a cookbook published by the European Commission that promotes sustainable food trends in the European Union....
Homemade Greek Yogurt Recipe by Chef Maria Loi
There are few things as delicious as Greek yogurt. This is an incredibly versatile food which you can enjoy on its own, or together with fresh fruit, walnuts and honey....
Classic Swiss Muesli
This is stuff I grew up on and it is still one of my favorites. Although mainly used as a breakfast cereal, back in my childhood it was also occasionally...
Fresh Egg Omelette with Sweet Onion Marmalade & Spinach
“The theory of the preparation of an omelette,” quipped Escoffier in his 1902 treatise Le Guide Culinaire, ‘is both simple and at the same time very complicated, for the simple...
