Dessert
Croissants
I mainly make the buttery crescent rolls when I need to fill a box with cookies for family or when I have leftover lard after making cracklings. The dough always turns out tender; it doesn’t...
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Grated dough cake
The grated dough sheets always come to my rescue when I have some slightly sour jam left in the fridge. I quickly gather the ingredients from around the house and get started. What I love is that...
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Coconut cheesecake
I have prepared this coconut cheesecake several times, especially when I want something quick, no-bake, yet still substantial. This recipe has no unnecessary complications and doesn’t take all day....
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Nectarine and plum cream cake
Every time we have an important anniversary in the family, I think of this cake with nectarine and plum cream. I was first asked for it for a big event, and since then I’ve been making it regularly...
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Nut cookies
On a weekend afternoon, I needed to whip up something quick with what I had on hand. I found a leftover pack of margarine, a bag of ground walnuts, and a bit of sugar, so I ended up back at this...
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Cookies with nuts
When I first came across these walnut cookies, I wasn't planning to make anything special. I had some leftover roasted walnuts and some half-used plum jam in the fridge. They are not too sweet and...
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Chocolate and ginger biscuits
I have made these cookies several times over the past month, mainly because I keep finding fresh ginger at the supermarket and had leftover chocolate from other recipes. I love the combination; the...
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Raffaello candies
The first time I made these candies at home was one evening when I didn’t feel like complicated desserts, but I wanted something sweet quickly. No oven is needed, just a bowl, ingredients that are...
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Assorted cookies
I made these cookies for a platter with various pastries for a family anniversary. They were perfect because they don't spoil easily and you can make several varieties without much hassle. I love...
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Rice pudding with apple and cinnamon
When I don't have much time in the morning or want something warm and quick for a snack, I make a very simple version of rice pudding with apples and cinnamon. I use dessert packets, like Dr. Oetker,...
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Red velvet cupcakes
I don't know about you, but at my place, Red Velvet cupcakes make it to the table quite often. I usually make them in the evening, especially when I'm craving something simple, with a soft base and...
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Mini cheese cakes
I remembered the silicone molds my mom received on the eve of St. Nicholas, with patterns that can’t be left forgotten in the cupboard for too long. I used them one morning when I wanted something...