Tiropita – Traditional Greek Cheese Pie
Tiropita, commonly referred to as Greek cheese pie, is a popular dish in Greece and is eaten for breakfast or as a mid-day snack. Although this dish is relatively easy to make,...
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Savarin Cake (Savarina) – Romanian Rum Baba
Savarina cake is a baked delight soaked in rum syrup, topped with sweet whipped cream and served chilled with tart jams or a sour cherry on top. This popular...
Alivenci | Romanian Sweet Polenta Cake
Alivenci is a traditional Romanian dessert that originated in the Romanian Moldova region (not to be confused with neighboring Moldova Republic). It is a type of savory pie made with...
Placinta Dobrogeana (Romanian Savory Cheese Pie)
Placinta Dobrogeana is a famous traditional Romanian pie, probably one of the most famous pies in Romania. It is linked to the region of Dobrogea, which is a strip of...
Traditional Turkish Baklava Recipe
Baklava is a delicious, sweet pastry made with layers of phyllo dough, nuts, and syrup. It is a popular dessert in many Middle Eastern and Mediterranean countries and has a...
Heart-shaped Walnut & Cinnamon Cookies
Who doesn’t love cookies? In our house they are a big hit; if they could replace the soup and main courses, not to mention dessert, it would be great. But...
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...
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...
Mucenici Moldovenesti (Romanian Walnut-Coated Pastries)
Every year on the 9th of March, Romanians celebrate a tradition that evolved from the story of the forty martyrs of Sebaste, which is now in present-day Turkey. The forty...
Swedish Pork Pancake/ Fläskpankaka
Fläskpannkaka is an oven pancake with bacon and pancetta or smoked strips of cured pork belly. It is simple and delicious and is a very popular midweek meal. The pork...
Swedish Kale Pie/Grönkålspaj
The cold Swedish autumn is perfect for the growing of crops like kale, cabbage and Brussel sprouts, which have become a big part of our autumn and winter diet. My...
Pampushky (Ukrainian Sweet Donuts)
Pampushky, or pampuhy, are known as a ritual dessert in Ukraine. Every important event and occasion is associated with these round yeast donuts, and every homemaker is supposed to make...
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...
Taralli Recipe (Italian Pretzels)
Taralli is an old Italian recipe, originally from the southern region of Puglia. I saw this recipe on TV and knew I had to try it. Taralli are quite easy...
Cheese & Turmeric Scones
Scones, or round, browned and flavored bread rolls, can be both sweet and savory. These cheese and turmeric scones, as you may have guessed, are great as an appetizer. Or...
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...
Spartak Cake
The absolute pinnacle of Ukrainian cake cuisine, Spartak cake has fans all over the world. It might take a bit of baking time – you need 8 layers – but...
Makivnyk (Poppyseed Roll)
Poppyseeds are a symbol of success in Ukrainian culture, which partly explains the love of this national cake. Usually an Easter and Christmas dessert, Ukrainian Makivnyk is also baked for no...
Traditional Polish Doughnuts/Pączki
Pączki have a long tradition in Polish cuisine and are most often translated to English as doughnuts. These popular pastries are prepared with leavened dough that is deep-fried until golden...
Chimodho
How to Make Chimodho: Preheat the oven to 175℃ fan. Put the buttermilk, oil, and egg into the bowl of your stand mixer; beat with the egg beater until very smooth....