Black Forest Cheesecake
Black Forest cheesecake is a wonderful dessert. It’s sweet, aromatic, a little tart and has a crunchy crust and thin, creamy filling. For me it’s a super dessert because it...
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Chocolate Cherry Cookies
Cookies are never missing from our home. Whether it’s chocolate chip cookies, meringue cookies, almond scones or more cookies, something is always baking. The reasons are many, of course. Everyone...
No Bake Raspberry & Pistachio Cheesecake
This raspberry and pistachio cheesecake is a no-bake cheesecake that is simple and quick to prepare. This no-bake version always seems to have a better color and airier texture than...
Chocolate Swirl Cookies
I like homemade cookies. And it’s not only me – all the family enjoy making them and digging in. Together with a cup of coffee, milk, or yogurt, they are...
Chocolate Chip Cookies with Candied Fruit
Chocolate cookies are super easy to make at home and homemade cookies always taste better than the store-bought stuff. They are a sweet treat that we are told are not...
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...
Mini Tomato & Mozzarella Tarts
I made these delicious tomato and mozzarella tarts for my baby boy’s birthday, and so special were they, I knew I also had to share them with you. They won...
Coconut and Lemon Shortbread Cookies
I made these coconut and lemon shortbread cookies for my youngest boy. He’s a big fan of cookies and I often prepare a sweet surprise for him. They went down...
Blackberry Cheesecake
I don’t think a month of the year goes by without me making at least one cheesecake. Whether baked or no-bake, cheesecake remains among my favorite desserts. And the truth...
Orange Butter Cookies
I love these orange-flavored butter cookies. They make a great treat for the holidays or anytime of the year. For me, oranges are a must in wintertime. They bring color...
The Best Greek Chicken Pie by Rick Stein
This sensational Greek chicken pie was discovered by Rick Stein in a mountain village in the Zagori region of Greece. It has become one of the most popular chicken pie...
Romanian Fish Roe Salad
Roe salad (Salată de Icre) is a popular appetizer in Romania, often served at events, gatherings, and holiday dinner parties. While it’s readily available in stores as a ready-made product,...
Smörgåstårta/ Swedish Sandwich Cake
Smörgåstårta is a holiday and celebration cake made from bread layered with different kinds of creamy fillings. The most typical is either smoked salmon and shrimp or smoked ham and...
Walnut & Chocolate Sandwich Cookies
I made these walnut, chocolate, and raspberry sandwich cookies in response to a colleague’s challenge. She presented me with a large round cookie with chocolate and raspberry cream. She was...
Swedish Potato Salad/Färskpotatissalad
Despite the cold climate, Swedish are barbeque fanatics. In sun, rain, or snow we light up our barbeques in backyards or public places. Vegetables, pork, steak, fish, and chicken are...
Romanian Chicken Soup: Ciorbă Rădăuţeană
Tasty, hearty, and a perfect treat on cold days – this is how we describe this Romanian chicken soup, known locally as Ciorbă Rădăuţeană. Its name comes from the town of...
Walnut Crescent Cookies
These crescent cookies are super easy to make using few ingredients, but they’re also super tasty and soft. They’re a real treat for cookie lovers. The butter and walnuts give...
Chocolate & Peach Cheesecake
I’m very proud of my cake recipe collection. That’s because I absolutely love cakes, and cheesecakes in particular, whether it’s no-bake or traditionally baked cakes. This delicious chocolate & peach...
Easy Linzer Cookies Recipe
Cookies are great any day, but they seem to have special charm on holidays. It’s a pleasure to make them and share them with loved ones, especially little ones who...
Romanian Meatball Soup: Ciorbă de Perișoare
This is one of the most delicious traditional soups in Romania and is hugely popular among all age groups, especially children. In Romanian cuisine, “Ciorba” typically refers to sour soups...
Walnut Cookies with Cocoa Cream
Walnut-shaped cookies have always been on my radar though they can be bit of a challenge. They are wonderful cookies with a very soft, tasty dough and wonderful nut and...