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The black woman
Dessert

The black woman

Whenever I need a quick cake for a gathering or simply when I crave something sweet and filling, I make this brownie. It is made from common ingredients and does not require complicated techniques. I...

Cheese pie
Dessert

Cheese pie

Every time I have the pastry sheets on the table and fresh cheese from the market, I make this cheese pie that doesn't need much introduction. It's not sophisticated, but it always turns out well,...

Peach diplomat
Dessert

Peach diplomat

Peach diplomat has become my go-to dessert for holidays, but I also make it when I crave something quick and refreshing. I love it because it doesn't involve complicated baking, and with canned...

Candied orange peel
Dessert

Candied orange peel

I started making candied orange peels when I needed a little decoration for a cake and couldn't find any in stores. I only had a few oranges on hand—not many—but I thought it was worth a try even...

Coffee Cream Cake
Dessert

Coffee Cream Cake

I have made this cake several times on occasions when I wanted something substantial, with a coffee flavor, but without complicated ingredients or techniques. I most often make it in winter, but I...

Christmas Tree
Dessert

Christmas Tree

There are recipes I revisit year after year, especially around the holidays. This time, I turned back to my old notebook for a recipe for honey and walnut cookies, cut into star shapes. I've tested...

Blueberry and Lemon Cake
Dessert

Blueberry and Lemon Cake

On quieter weekends, when there are some fresh blueberries left in the fridge and a couple of lemons in the fruit bowl, I usually make this blueberry and lemon cake. I first tried it a few years ago,...

Chocolate cake with meringue
Dessert

Chocolate cake with meringue

Chocolate and Meringue Cake I have made this cake a few times, especially when I crave something chocolatey but don't want to complicate things with creams or glazes. It's not a sophisticated cake...

Raspberry and yogurt cake
Dessert

Raspberry and yogurt cake

I made this raspberry and yogurt cake after a period of heavy meals, simply because I felt the need for something refreshing and easy to prepare. There's nothing complicated here – two fluffy...