Traditional Turkish Baklava Recipe
Baklava is a delicious, sweet pastry made with layers of phyllo dough, nuts, and syrup. It is a popular dessert in many Middle Eastern and Mediterranean countries and has a...
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Heart-shaped Walnut & Cinnamon Cookies
Who doesn’t love cookies? In our house they are a big hit; if they could replace the soup and main courses, not to mention dessert, it would be great. But...
Tiropita – Traditional Greek Cheese Pie
Tiropita, commonly referred to as Greek cheese pie, is a popular dish in Greece and is eaten for breakfast or as a mid-day snack. Although this dish is relatively easy to make,...
Apricot Jam Thumbprint Cookies
These apricot jam thumbprint cookies are among the simplest to make. Though simple, however, they are particularly delicate, soft, and delicious. The sweet-sour apricot jam completes this dessert, enhancing its...
Mini Tomato & Mozzarella Tarts
I made these delicious tomato and mozzarella tarts for my baby boy’s birthday, and so special were they, I knew I also had to share them with you. They won...
Mucenici Moldovenesti (Romanian Walnut-Coated Pastries)
Every year on the 9th of March, Romanians celebrate a tradition that evolved from the story of the forty martyrs of Sebaste, which is now in present-day Turkey. The forty...
Swedish Pork Pancake/ Fläskpankaka
Fläskpannkaka is an oven pancake with bacon and pancetta or smoked strips of cured pork belly. It is simple and delicious and is a very popular midweek meal in Sweden....
Swedish Kale Pie/Grönkålspaj
The cold Swedish autumn is perfect for the growing of crops like kale, cabbage and Brussel sprouts, which have become a big part of our autumn and winter diet. My...
Easy Parmesan Scones Recipe
Parmesan scones are, as the name implies, scones filled and topped with parmesan. These scones use more butter and baking powder (and/or baking soda) as the raising agent rather than...
French Cupcakes (Brioche) Recipe
Lately I’ve been trying a few French pastry recipes. I started with these wonderful cupcakes and then continued with pains au lait and croissants aux chocolat. Today I’ll leave you...
Taralli Recipe (Italian Pretzels)
Taralli is an old Italian recipe, originally from the southern region of Puglia. I saw this recipe on TV and knew I had to try it. Taralli are quite easy...
Cheese & Turmeric Scones
Scones, or round, browned and flavored bread rolls, can be both sweet and savory. These cheese and turmeric scones, as you may have guessed, are great as an appetizer. Or...
Pumpkin Bread Recipe
Who doesn’t like the smell of homemade bread, fresh out of the oven? Personally, I don’t know anyone who can resist. It can bring people together as they sit at...
Pepper & Parmesan Rolls
Baked goods are a pleasure of mine. I love making them at home, smelling the aroma of freshly baked dough that fills the whole house and calls you into the...
Apple Tarte Tatin
Apple tarte tatin is a traditional pie from France and one of the most popular French desserts. This caramelized apple pie is baked upside down and flipped right after. It is...
Choux Au Craquelin
Choux au Craquelin is a classic French dessert made with choux pastry that is both crunchy on the outside and super creamy inside. This recipe has been provided by French Pastry Chef...
Timbits
Canadians eat over 1 billion doughnuts a year – which wont surprise if you’ve driven through any major Canadian city as there is a doughnut shop on almost every city block....
Flipper Pie
Among the many traditional Canadian foods flipper pie has earned a place of its own. It’s made in households from all over Newfoundland and Labrador during the Lent period (from...
Buko Pie (Filipino Coconut Pie)
Buko pie is a delicious traditional Filipino dessert also known as young coconut pie or simply coconut pie. The story behind Buko Pie’s creation is as interesting as the pie...
Gourmet Mushroom Ravioli
Crafted with the finest selection of mushrooms, each delicate pasta parcel is a treasure trove of rich, savory flavors. The ravioli are sautéed to perfection with fragrant garlic and fresh...
Turkish Kadaifi Recipe by Chef Arman Uz
Kadaifi is a very popular Turkish dessert, which has many variations in Greek, Albanian or Bosnian cuisines. It’s made with shredded phyllo pastry, butter, pistachios and walnuts, cinnamon, and spiced...
