Gingerbread Truffles
If you love holiday sweets, this gingerbread truffle recipe is an excellent choice to add to your holiday recipe collection! Enjoy the perfect balance of flavors with a sweet &...
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Dessert
If you have a sweet tooth then you cannot miss these tantalising desserts and mouth-watering treats.
Sweet Potato Crème Brûlée
This dessert screams fall. Easy to make, super flavorful, and great for anyone who wants a gluten free treat – and anyone else! If you need more convincing to try...
Basbousa
A classic Middle Eastern dessert perfect for any occasion however widely enjoyed during Ramadan days. Basbousa is popular from Egypt to Kuwait and even in the Balkans (known as revani...
Spiced Gingerbread Man Cookies
You’ll absolutely love this unique gingerbread man cookie recipe by Greek celebrity chef Giorgos Tsoulis! These homemade gingerbread man cookies are soft, full of warm spices (five different ones!), and...
Ginger Beetroot Muffins w/ Maple Glaze
Beetroot loves ginger and ginger loves beetroot! Adding freshly grated uncooked beetroot to these muffins ensures an earthy, sweet flavor, despite the bright red fading. These ginger beet muffins are...
Colorful Christmas Yule Log (Bûche De Noël)
This delightful Christmas yule log, also known as Bûche De Noël, by Chef Giorgos Tsoulis will steal the show at your Christmas table! It is made with fluffy two-tone sponge...
Ischler Cookies
Ischler cookies date back to the days of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and have remained a popular treat in many Central and Eastern European countries that were once part of it....
Walnut-Shaped Cookies with Caramel Cream
Few things are more comforting than gathering in the kitchen on a cold winter’s day, chatting and cooking something delicious with your loved ones. These walnut cookies are perfect for...
Apricot Galette with Frangipane Cream
If you have a handful of fresh and well-ripened apricots and want to make an easy and delicious dessert this is the perfect recipe for you. Galette is a French...
Muhallebi | Mehalabeya
Muhallebi is a traditional milk pudding popular in the Middle East all the way from Turkey to Iraq and Egypt (called locally Mehalabeya) . Its has a creamy, smooth texture...
Majarete: Venezuelan Corn Pudding
Majarete is a traditional Venezuelan dessert akin to a pudding and made with coconut milk, papelón (unrefined cane sugar), and corn flour (which gives it its distinctive consistency). It Majarete...
Italian Almond Pistachio Cake w/ Cream Cheese Frosting
A little bit everything pistachio at the moment! I love pistachios, though I’ve only recently started to use them in my recipes, so indulge me, please. This Italian almond pistachio...
Halloween Whoopie Pies
Indulge in these delicious, fluffy whoopie pies, a perfect Halloween treat by Chef Giorgos Tsoulis! These airy pies with creamy filling are not only spookily delicious but also perfect to...
Spooky Halloween Donut Eyes
Trick or treat? These terrifyingly delicious Halloween donuts resembling monster eyes from Chef Giorgos Tsoulis are the ultimate spooky treat that will delight both kids and adults! Here are a...
Chocolate Madeleines
Madeleines are a classic of French bakery and one of the most popular French cookies. These delicious buttery cookies are soft, tender, and airy on the inside, but not spongy,...
Creamy Rice Pudding with Mango Coulis
Rice puddings have been swept under the rug for way too long. It’s time we pull them out and give them the love and attention they deserve! This creamy rice...
Negro en Camisa
The Negro en Camisa is an iconic Venezuelan dessert with origins in Aragua state, nestled in the heart of Venezuela’s central region, known for its abundance of dairy farms and...
Mamoul (Middle Eastern Date-Filled Cookies)
Mamoul are delicate, melt-in-your-mouth cookies filled with sweet date paste, loved across Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cultures. Their tender semolina dough and rich filling make them perfect for festive gatherings...
Besitos de Coco: Venezuelan Coconut Kisses
Besitos de coco, or coconut kisses, are a delightful fusion of Venezuelan and Caribbean culinary traditions. These soft, cake-like treats are made with grated coconut, wheat flour, papelón (unrefined cane...
Homemade Vegan Nutella (Sugar-free)
If you love chocolate-based spreads, like Nutella, but prefer something vegan, sugar free and infinitely healthier, then I have the perfect homemade “Nutella” recipe, made with just 4 ingredients: cocoa,...
Turkish Almond Cookies: Acıbadem Kurabiyesi
These traditional cookies are among the most popular in Turkey and trace their origins to Istanbul. These cookies resemble large macarons but without the ganache, and unlike macarons, you want...
Pear Almond Cake
What to do with the big, juicy pears from my parents’ garden? I wanted an easy yet show-stopping dessert, so I combined them with vanilla, almonds, and cardamom seeds. Oh...
Red Velvet Waffles w/ Cream Cheese
Is it a unique breakfast (or brunch) or a twist on red velvet cake? Whatever you call it, these soft and fluffy red velvet waffles are a delightful treat. Topped...
Lemon Blueberry Baked Oatmeal Cups
These lemon blueberry baked oatmeal cups are super easy to make but deliver maximum satisfaction! This recipe makes 6 delicious cups, perfect for impressing guests with your chef skills! Related:...