When I first made this French sweet bread, I was surprised at how simple it is to prepare, even though it seems complicated at first glance. I enjoy making it especially when I need something fluffy,...
Coconut Cake with Vanilla Cream During busy times, when I need a dessert that I can easily portion and that keeps well in the fridge, I often turn to this coconut cake with vanilla cream. I’ve...
Orange and Chocolate Cheesecake When I make this cake, I always start with the crust, which is really simple – crushed cookies, a bit of cocoa, melted butter, a little currant jam, and milk....
Usually, after Christmas, there are quite a few sweets left at home, but when my boyfriend's birthday came on December 26th, I still made a cake. I didn't go for heavy creams or a lot of butter since...
I usually make this yogurt and blueberry cake when I need something refreshing for holiday meals or when the family gathers. I've made it for New Year's Eve a few times and it has been a hit,...
After the holidays, I needed to make a dessert that didn’t resemble a traditional cake. I was in the mood for something refreshing and creamy, yet filling. I settled on a cheesecake with tangerines...
Almond and Coconut Cookies There are days when sweets pile up in the kitchen, especially when a holiday is approaching. I usually make these almond and coconut cookies when I want something simple...
The first time I tried Stollen with cottage cheese was one winter when I got tired of store-bought products. Drawn to the combination of dried fruits, cinnamon, and cottage cheese, I wanted to see if...
Sometimes I feel like trying muffins with fruits and spices, especially towards the end of the year. Pears with ginger go well together, and the texture is something between a muffin and a dense...
Snickers Cake I made this cake during a busy holiday season when I wanted something with a lot of nuts, but not a heavy or dry dessert. I had saved the recipe for a while and kept postponing testing...
I usually make Christmas cookies, but these tender jam cookies are perfect whenever you crave something sweet and simple. I cut some into tree shapes, but any shape works. They are delicate, slightly...