Christmas Finnish Rice Porridge (Riisipuuro)
Christmas porridge in Finland was traditionally prepared from grains like oat or barley, but this custom changed around the 19th century along with the import of rice and has remained...
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Dessert
If you have a sweet tooth then you cannot miss these tantalising desserts and mouth-watering treats.
Date Bundt Cake (Taatelikakku)
This delicious bundt cake is a fluffy and moist dessert to be served around Christmas time in Finland. The softened dates are the secret ingredient here adding to the surprising...
Lussekatter (Swedish Saffron Buns)
Lussekatter are buttery and lightly sweet buns traditionally prepared for St. Lucia’s Day in Sweden. The dough is infused with saffron which gives it its signature bright yellow color and...
Hawaiian Chantilly Cake
This Hawaiian creation is thought to be one of the absolute best cakes in the world. The name Chantilly comes from the name of a castle in France – Château...
Passion Fruit (Lilikoi) Cheesecake
A round, hard yellow fruit with many seeds, lilikoi, most popularly known as passion fruit, thrives in tropical climates and is abundant in Hawaii. Originally from Australia, lilikoi was introduced into the islands sometime...
Puerto Rican Majarete Boricua
Few other desserts has the hearts of children and adults alike in Puerto Rico around Christmas time quite like the delicious Majarete Boricua. A smooth blend of rice flour, sugar,...
Rabanadas Natalícias
Cinnamon-flavored treats are everything during the festive season. There are all sorts of ways to enjoy this amazing spice and in Portugal that means making plenty of Rabadanas to snack...
Broas Castelares (Portuguese Sweet Potato Cookies)
Broas Castelares are Portuguese sweet potato cakes made especially for Christmas. Their creation is often attributed to the Castelar brothers who owned the Confeitaria Francesa in downtown Lisbon in 1860. They are...
Azevias de Natal
Azevias de Natal is a delicious dessert, typically enjoyed at Christmas time in Portugal. These little sweet pockets of flaky pastry are filled with a delicious chickpea mixture and a...
Formigos (Mexidos) de Natal
You can make the most unexpectedly delicious things out of the most simple ingredients. This traditional Portuguese dessert called Formigos de Natal are made of dry bread, dried fruit, nuts...
Prepare to Win at Christmas with the Best Reindeer Cookies
It won’t be long now. In a few short weeks, we’ll be decking the halls with boughs of holly, and Santa Claus and his little red-nosed helper will be coming...
Sago Pudding With Gula Melaka
Sago Pudding is one of the best Malaysian desserts. It is definitely unlike anything you’ve eaten before. The pearl sago is a type of starch that comes from the Sago...
Alegria (Mexican Amaranth Candy)
Amaranth, although not very popular in America, is very popular in Mexico and has been cultivated for more than eight thousand years. This candy is made from amaranth seeds mixed...
Timbits
Canadians eat over 1 billion doughnuts a year – which wont surprise if you’ve driven through any major Canadian city as there is a doughnut shop on almost every city block....
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...
Kynuté Knedlíky S Ovocem (Czech Fruit Dumplings)
Fruit dumplings are an amazingly versatile dish and a popular Czech dish. In Czech homes they are served as either a main course or dessert and can be made a...
Sapin Sapin
This popular Filipino dessert is made of galapong (sticky rice dough) mixed with coconut milk and sugar which is then divided typically into 3 parts; purple yam and pureed corn are...
Mais Con Yelo
Mais con Yelo is a quick and refreshing Filipino dessert, made with sweet corn, creamy milk and shaved ice with a touch of sugar. It’s often enjoyed as a simple...
Minatamis Na Saging (Sweetened Bananas)
Minatamis na Saging Saba, or sweetened banana, is a delicious Filipino dessert that is very easy to make and the loved by the entire family. The Philippines stands as one of the...
Buko Pie (Filipino Coconut Pie)
Buko pie is a delicious traditional Filipino dessert also known as young coconut pie or simply coconut pie. The story behind Buko Pie’s creation is as interesting as the pie...
Chocolate Mousse with Oranges
We’ve very excited to share this chocolate mousse recipe by French-born chef and published cookbook author Dominique Heitz. Velvety chocolate and zesty citrus come together in this delectable Chocolate Mousse...
Rich Chocolate Cake with Milk Chocolate Ganache
This chocolate loaf is super delicious and easy to make, you’ll love it! This isn’t just any chocolate cake; it’s an experience. Moist, velvety, and deeply chocolatey, each slice reveals...
Bougatsa (Sweet Custard Filo Pie)
Bougatsa is a traditional Greek dessert made with the most creamy custard wrapped in golden brown crispy phyllo, sprinkled with melted butter and garnished with icing sugar and cinnamon. Simply amazing! A...
Lemon Cheesecake with Fresh Berries
This is an amazing cheesecake recipe by Anton Pochtar, Pastry Chef at the Ritz-Carlton in Moscow. This recipe makes 30 cheesecakes as depicted in the photos attached. Related: Lemon Tart with Crème...
