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White poppy seed biscuits
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White poppy seed biscuits

I first tried these white poppy seed cookies after testing the recipe with walnuts and then with sesame. I found a small bag of white poppy seeds at the store, which is somewhat rare around here, and...

Syrup-soaked pastries
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Syrup-soaked pastries

The first time I made these syrupy croissants, I worked on the dough with my daughter. She was excited to mix and knead the cocoa part, while I handled the white part. I found it interesting to split...

Chinese Cake
Dessert

Chinese Cake

There are days when I crave a rich cake with different layers and a taste of chocolate and walnuts. The Chinese cake often comes into play, especially when I have many eggs to use. It's not hard to...

Vanilla extract
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Vanilla extract

Homemade Vanilla Extract When I started cooking more often at home, I noticed the significant difference between natural vanilla and the usual essence from stores. A friend told me that real vanilla...

Smart Cake
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Smart Cake

The intelligent cake is one of those recipes that I always find in my old notebook when I don't feel like complications, but still want something that looks good on the table. I've noticed every time...

Parisian with quince jam
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Parisian with quince jam

The first time I made these pastries with quince jam was after I saw how popular they are among home cooks. I tried the recipe to see if the dough really turns out so fluffy. I used a leavening agent...

Chocolate candies with nuts
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Chocolate candies with nuts

I made these chocolate walnut candies on a busy weekend when I needed something sweet without having to bake or complicate things. They are made directly on parchment paper and require no special...