I have made nut and poppy seed sweet bread many times, especially when gathering with family or for holidays. I usually start in the morning and finish in the afternoon to allow enough time for the...
I usually make poppy seed rolls when I want a dessert that keeps well, isn't fussy, and can be made ahead for busier days. These rolls have graced our table during several holidays, but they’re...
I made mini sweet bread with walnut, cocoa, and cinnamon for a group of children at kindergarten, just before Christmas. I needed something suitable for small hands and sturdy enough to be placed on...
I happened to start making crescent rolls and discovered halfway through the dough that I had no vanilla. I wasn't in the mood to cut out cookies either, and a quick visit made me rethink everything....
The first time I made these quick donuts was one evening when I didn’t feel like spending too much time in the kitchen, but still wanted something warm and sweet without using yeast. Since then,...
I have made these crescent rolls many times when I craved something sweet and simple, without complicated ingredients. They come in handy especially when I have leftover margarine or butter in the...
When the holidays approach, I almost always have trays of cookies on the table made with walnuts, orange, and chocolate. Typically, I prepare the dough in the evening and the next day I cut and glaze...
In general, I only make layered cakes like this when I know I have time to let them cool until the next day. With the Turkish delight cream and apples, this cake was a staple in our home, especially...
The first time I made cheese soufflé was one afternoon when I craved something warm, but didn't want to spend hours in the kitchen. It's not the kind of dessert for picky guests, but it's quick and...
The last time I made a Buche de Noel, it was a chilly December day, and the girls asked me for something "different" for Christmas dessert. Instead of baking a traditional sweet bread or pound cake,...
Every December, I make these lemon cookies, exactly one week before Christmas. I love that I can quickly cut them into rectangles or festive shapes, depending on how much I feel like rolling out the...
I have made the Dukan lemon cake several times, especially when I wanted something refreshing and not too sweet. The recipe is practical, not complicated, and the ingredients are easy to find. It has...