I made this cake for the first time before a holiday when I wanted something citrusy but also with a unique texture for the base. It turned out well on the first try, and the combination of almond...
When I make sweet bread with lots of egg yolks, I start early in the morning to have time for all the steps. I've tried various versions over the years, but this recipe turned out the fluffiest and...
I arrived at this recipe after having leftover egg whites from a beef salad and a cake. That's how I made a simple loaf, following an old recipe from my notebook, which uses cup measurements. The...
Cream and Krantz Cones I have experienced several times that when making cream and krantz cones, not all of them come out perfectly shaped. If I don't work quickly, the dough hardens and doesn't...
I have made tiramisu several times, but at one point I wanted to see how it turns out with milk and honey biscuits instead of ladyfingers. It turned out that their texture works well, and if I add...
I have made this cake many times. I found it a while ago, and I liked the idea of the walnut base and layers like a Snickers, so I kept coming back to it. It always disappears quickly. It was first...
I have made these cookies several times in the shape of stars and Christmas trees, especially when I need something simple for the holidays. I started with the idea of a tender dough that is easy to...
I came across these walnut pastries in Moldova, at my relatives' place, and since then, I occasionally make them during the holiday season. In Transylvania, I haven't encountered the recipe, but here...
I have made this Christmas cake several times, especially when I need something quick and no-bake. I love it because you don't need many complicated ingredients, and the assembly is easy. One year I...
I have made this guguluf with candied fruit and cinnamon many times, especially when I need a quick dessert that I can leave to cool without anyone watching it. The recipe works well especially in...
I have made these orange cookies several times, usually in winter, but they are great anytime you crave something simple, flavorful, and that won't keep you in the kitchen for long. They have a...
Every year, before the holidays, I end up making this cocoa cake with raisins a few times. I like that it's not complicated, you don't need butter or milk, and the ingredients are handy. The raisins...