Upside-down Orange Cake I made this cake when I had some juicy oranges and didn't want to let them go to waste. I chose a round mold, sliced the oranges quite thinly, sprinkled sugar on top, and put...
Cherry Jelly and Buttercream Cake This year, I made this cake for my husband's 33rd birthday. I chose a sweet and tangy combination that we both love, with simple layers, classic buttercream, and a...
When it's cold outside, peanut butter cookies are among the first things I think of making. I've tried many variations, but I always return to this recipe because it has readily available...
Rice pudding with egg and vanilla Some days, I simply crave rice pudding, but I don't always use the classic childhood recipe. This version is a bit different: it uses an egg, and the final texture...
I came across an old cookbook, dating back to the early 20th century, with yellowed pages and handwritten notes. I tried a rice pudding recipe, adapted and halved. I thought I wouldn't ruin too much...
Fluffy Walnut Cake I have made this cake several times, especially when I have eggs to use up or when I don’t want complicated cream desserts. Although I’m not a huge fan of cake, this recipe...
No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake One Saturday, I whipped up this quick cake with what I had in the fridge. I didn't expect it to be almost gone by the end of the day, but that's exactly what happened....
Tarta asta cu portocale și sirop de cocos mi s-a părut mereu foarte practică atunci când am portocale la îndemână. E genul de desert care nu dă bătăi de cap și nici nu cere tehnici...
Every time I find a quick dessert recipe that doesn’t involve the oven, I try it at least once. That’s how I ended up trying yalançı tavuk göğsü – a Turkish dessert with milk cream and...
This cheese tart turns out well every time I make it, especially because it doesn't exactly resemble American cheesecake, nor is it like the cheesecakes we have here. It's somewhere in between –...
Mini Pancakes with Carob Powder When it comes to pancakes, I'm usually not very patient, but I've made this recipe a few times because it's simple and quick. These are mini pancakes with carob...
I made this laptop cake for my husband, who spends a lot of time in front of the computer. I improvised the recipe when he turned 30, thinking of making him something personalized. I combined several...