Recipes from the cuisines of the world

Cemitas (Poblana) is a popular Mexican street food originating from the city of Puebla. The sandwich is traditionally made on a cemitas bun. Depending on the region, pork fat is added to the dough to give it a...

Popular throughout Spanish-speaking countries, Buñuelos doughnuts vary greatly depending on the region. In Colombia, for example, they're more like cheese balls, crispy on the outside and incredibly...

In some European countries, cake is called bread. Bread pudding is prepared for breakfast or any snack, and it's also quite quick to prepare. Its yeast-free base allows...

Mexican bolillos are a close relative of the French baguette. Just as delicious, mouth-watering, and crispy, they're made in the form of a small, oblong pastry with pointed ends.

Traditional apple charlotte, prepared in Europe since time immemorial, differs significantly from the apple sponge cake popular in the post-Soviet space. First of all, it...

Turkish börek is a meat-filled pastry made from sheets of the thinnest yufka dough, brushed with egg and layered with ground meat. Prepare the ground meat by frying it with onions and bell peppers, then place it on egg-brushed sheets...

Polvoron is a popular cookie throughout Spanish-speaking countries. Baked from shortcrust pastry with added nuts, it's incredibly delicious, very nutty, and simply melts in your mouth. In Mexico...

This delightful French lemon tart is so light, summery, and delicate. Its vibrant flavor and aroma simply fill you with a positive mood and energy. To prepare the tart, first bake the shell...

The famous French "Opera" cake, named after the Paris Opera, has become a classic of French confectionery, even though it's only just over 60 years old. "Opera" cake is...

Cassata is a Sicilian dessert made with a sponge shell filled with ricotta. Make individual cassatas, which require no baking. For the sponge, use...

A Swiss roll (called a "Swiss roll" in English-speaking countries) is quite simple to make: simply bake a sponge cake, spread it with raspberry jam, and roll it up. For the dough, you'll need...

Cross buns are a popular Easter pastry in Catholic countries of the British Commonwealth. They are traditionally baked on Good Friday from a rich dough with aromatic spices and...

This light and delicious meringue cake is shaped like the snow-capped peak of the highest point in the Alps, Mont Blanc (French for "white mountain"), which straddles the border of France and Italy. The filling...

Financiers are traditionally baked using ground almonds and egg whites. Although they were invented in the Middle Ages by Visitation nuns, their true popularity and...

Tourtière is an ancient closed pie originating from the Canadian province of Quebec. Considered a traditional Christmas pastry by all French Canadians, tourtière...

The most delicious puff pastry comes from kneading it with high-quality butter. However, since this process is quite long and painstaking, many housewives prefer to buy...

French Madeleines are traditionally baked in the shape of scallops using Genoese sponge cake with almond flour. Since the sponge cake contains no leavening agent, the dough is kneaded using...

New York cheesecake stands apart from other cheesecakes and has its own distinctive features that make it unmistakable. Firstly, New York cheesecake traditionally consists of three...

Christmas pudding, or plum pudding, is a staple of the British holiday table. According to Anglican church tradition, preparation always began several weeks before Christmas. In...

In cooking, we often encounter dishes that today have a touch of sophistication, but were originally created for economical reasons. French toast, for example, is essentially sweet croutons, one at a time...

Vegetarian cuisine is often considered boring, but in fact, with today's advances in production and globalization, vegetarians can prepare dishes and desserts that are in no way inferior to classic...

The exquisite crème brûlée originated in the 17th century. The English and Spanish still debate which recipe—English or Catalan—formed the basis for this French dessert. In...

An American buckle (from the English word "buckle" - to bulge) is a pie with berries (less often fruit) embedded in it, covered with a streusel made of flour, sugar and butter, which, when baked...

Croquembouche (from the French croquer en bouche – crunchy in the mouth) is one of the most prominent examples of French haute cuisine of the early 19th century. The dessert is made in the form of a large cone made of...

The royal charlotte is fundamentally different from the usual apple charlotte in its appearance, composition, and taste. The pompous design of this charlotte fully justifies its royal title. Such...

A light, beautiful, and delicious cake made with a creamy filling spread over a sponge base and decorated with fresh strawberries. The distinctive feature of the Frézier cake is its chic, strawberry-shaped design...

Once you've tried the Italian dessert Tiramisu, you'll never forget its legendary flavor, combining notes of coffee with a delicate, enveloping cream cheese filling. The classic recipe...

This puff pastry recipe differs from traditional puff pastry in that it's rolled out the other way around. While the classic French recipe involves wrapping butter in the dough, here the butter...

Pound cake is one of the most popular baked goods worldwide. Traditionally, its recipe called for one pound each of butter, sugar, flour, and eggs. But over time, the proportions changed, and...

Fluffy, golden-brown donuts are a treat you can't resist. They're even more delicious when fried with apples. Add coarsely grated apples to the dough and deep-fry.

Scottish shortbread is traditionally made from butter, sugar, and flour. This minimal set of ingredients is found in almost every home, and by mixing them together...

Beignets are a popular delicacy in French and Creole cuisine. While the French make fried beignets from choux pastry, in Creole cuisine they are yeast doughnuts, often square in shape.

Cake pops have recently become a popular holiday treat. They're mini cakes on sticks, shaped like a large lollipop, covered in icing and decorated with decorations. Cake pops are great because they're a dessert you can eat...

Treat yourself to a classic French meringue cake, the Dacquoise, which means "from Dac" as it originates from the French city of Dax. Classic Dacquoise is a fluffy, nutty meringue made from whipped...

Grilling chicken and vegetables at the same time creates a complete, delicious meal in just half an hour. Divide the grill grate into two zones: one for the chicken and one for the vegetables, using a tray made from...

A delicious and quick pasta with tomato sauce that requires no cooking. Make it by grating a oxheart tomato. It's very meaty, aromatic, and rich in flavor. Season with...

This pasta cooks in minutes and tastes simply amazing. All you need to do is boil some orecchiette (or abalone) and toss it with sun-dried tomatoes, a green salad, and cheese.

Instead of a regular potato side dish, make a delicious potato salad. Red potatoes are best for this; they don't overcook and hold their shape better in the salad, without...

This pasta salad combines the most traditional flavors of Italian cuisine: tomato, basil, and cheese. Toss cooked pasta with a pesto dressing and lemon juice and zest, thanks to...

English scones differ from other types of buns in that they are prepared quickly and are made with unleavened dough. Scones turn out golden brown, delicious, and soft on the inside. Bake them with a savory filling...

What could be more delicious on a hot summer day than ice cream? This delicacy has a history spanning over 4,000 years. It has evolved from an exquisite dessert of Chinese emperors to the most popular...

How many times have we seen American movies roasting marshmallows over a campfire, but it turns out that's just one ingredient in the incredibly popular American dessert, S'mores. Its name...

Cream cheese frosting pairs best with fruit. This tropical fruit cake recipe adds a particularly fluffy cream cheese frosting. This cake recipe is dedicated to a small,...

Mincemeat pie is a traditional sweet Christmas pie in English-speaking countries with a filling of chopped apples and dried fruits mixed with sugar, honey, aromatic...

Snickerdoodle cake is named after the cookie of the same name, which is very popular in America but virtually unknown in our country. The cookie itself is incredibly simple, and its specialty lies only in the sprinkles...

S'mores in the form of cakes are another way to bring in a sweet tooth. When heading outdoors, pack a picnic basket with some small treats, along with your favorite chocolate sauce and spread. And at the very end...

A cupcake cake is a lovely idea for a summer pool party. The dessert looks great and everyone gets a cupcake. For this unique cupcake cake, all you need is...

Hermann Chocolate Cake, also mistakenly called German Chocolate Cake, was invented in the United States and named after confectioner Samuel Hermann, who developed a special type of dark chocolate...

Meringue cakes always delight with their light, crisp texture and incredible flavor. One such cake is the Dacquoise, invented in the French city of Dax. Its name literally translates...

Clafoutis translates from French as "filled." This wonderful dessert, very popular among French housewives, is a casserole filled with cherries. Its texture...