Culinary recipes

Perfect mashed potatoes can be made with just three ingredients: potatoes, full-fat milk, and butter. Boil the potatoes in their skins, peel them, mash them while still hot, and...

Mashed potatoes turn out very airy and smooth if you strain them through a mashed potato sieve. And to make them even more creamy, add a whole package of cheese...

Even without an ice cream maker, you can make perfect ice cream at home that you'll be proud to share with your friends. It's delicious, chocolatey, and slightly creamy.

Homemade ice cream that's delicious and authentic, even without an ice cream maker. The ingredients are very few and all natural. For simple vanilla ice cream, mix...

These snow-white nut cookies are perfect for Christmas tea and delight not only with their flavor but also with the charming appearance of their crescent moons. Plus, they're easy to make...

Hermit cookies are a lighter version of gingerbread cookies from the New England region of America. Mix the dough with molasses, brown sugar, and spices like cinnamon, allspice, and ginger.

Chocolate chip cookies crack during the baking process, giving each one its own unique pattern, creating a vibrant and appetizing look. Knead the chocolate dough...

The recipe for these date balls is inspired by the traditional English date toffee pudding, a delicious and caramelly treat. Unlike the pudding, however, these balls don't require baking. Just...

These butter cookies, made with a mixture of flour, peanuts, and oats, are delicious, crisp, and crumbly. Roll the dough into small balls and stamp them with a deep...

Melba toast was invented and named after Australian opera diva Nellie Melba. They're made similar to Italian biscotti, meaning they're baked twice. Bake...

A very simple way to make chocolate milk toffee. All you need is a can of condensed milk and dark chocolate. Melt them together, pour them into a mold, and let them sit for a couple of hours...

These giant cookies, filled with delicious treats like M&M's, white chocolate chips, salted straws, and peppermint candies, will be a real highlight of your Christmas table and will captivate everyone with their...

Apple Pie à la Mode, or pie with a scoop of ice cream, comes in the convenient form of a miniature sandwich cookie, perfect for a couple of bites. It's easy to eat with your hands without getting messy, and it tastes just like...

You can always make your own condensed milk by simply simmering milk and sugar in a 1:1 ratio for 30 minutes until light brown. This full-bodied flavor of baked milk gives...

These sweet and crispy little tarts are made from a popular pastry in Spanish-speaking countries. Churros are a choux pastry dough that is piped into various shapes using a pastry bag directly into a hot...

Corned beef is not only a way to preserve meat for a long time, but also a delicious delicacy. Beef brisket is best for curing. Soak it for 10 days in a brine with spices and nitrates...

A casserole made with several root vegetables adds vibrant flavor, aroma, and interesting texture. Combine slices of sweet potato, potato, fennel, and celery root in a mixture of heavy cream and grated...

Traditional potato gratin is a potato casserole topped with a creamy cheese sauce, which adds a stunning creamy texture and flavor. But for those who don't eat dairy...

Kroshka-Kartoshka, or Twice-Baked Potatoes, is a delicious and unique appetizer. These carefully stuffed potato boats will enhance any holiday dinner. They're also perfect served in...

This festive casserole consists of two parts that can be prepared and refrigerated ahead of time. On the day of serving, combine them in a pan, bake in the oven, and serve warm. The bottom layer...

This potato gratin takes on a truly autumnal look with an assortment of small potatoes in a variety of colors and shades, capturing all the hues of autumn. Cut the potatoes in half, place them in a baking dish, and...

Make cinnamon rolls, but make them small enough to fit into the hollows cut out of baked pear halves. These miniature "lady's slippers" are a perfect treat with a cup of tea, which...

This delicacy is sure to please those who prefer solo cooking, as the cakes are prepared in individual cast-iron cocotte pans, similar to small frying pans. The dessert is moderately sweet and not cloying, with...

In American cuisine, there's a dessert called a S'more (from the English "something more"). Originally, this name referred to a unique sandwich often made by scouts, consisting of...

You know those bright '60s hippie-inspired T-shirts with a multicolored swirl pattern? They're incredibly beautiful, but likely quite challenging to replicate. So...

This wonderfully tender puree is complemented by the aromatic ripeness of Parmesan and black pepper. But of course, cheese alone won't make a side dish creamy and delicate, which is where the melted...

Welcome spring with new potatoes. The secret to this simple side dish lies in the perfect combination of the rich aromas and flavors of rosemary and garlic.

Mashed potatoes have been with us since childhood. We eat them at home, in kindergarten, at school, and even in the cafeteria at work. It's hard to imagine a more perfect and filling side dish. However, there's no limit to perfection, and taste...

Potatoes are found in almost any kitchen. This starchy root vegetable has long been a staple in most families' diets. And rightfully so, as they can be used to make a huge...

Remember the conversation about potato dishes on "Girls"? They can be fried, steamed, or boiled. But mashed potatoes, perhaps, hold a special place among them. It's a wonderful side dish that goes well with...

Peanut butter-filled chocolate candies are popular in the US; in this recipe, they expand to become a real cake. At first glance, the dessert might seem...

Baking these huge cookies is a great excuse to invite over and treat your peanut butter-loving friends. It'll be hard to resist eating such a delicious dessert, no matter...

Two iconic American desserts have combined to elicit countless admiring glances and compliments. The delicate cheesecake and richly chocolate-flavored brownie are beautiful to look at and...

"It's a super flavorful substitute for the usual mashed potatoes," says Michael....

Kimchi is a traditional Korean dish made from fermented Chinese cabbage with spices. It's easy to make at home by mixing the cabbage with spices and a spicy Asian sauce.

This dish is simple, delicious, and can be prepared in advance and baked just before serving. You can never have enough of this creamy, delicate puree. Just...

Merguez seasoning, along with harissa, is an essential ingredient in making spicy merguez sausages. It makes the sausages incredibly tasty, mouth-watering, and full of the flavors of Eastern...

This easy-to-make dish will make you want to make it again and again. Although served as a side dish, the mashed potatoes are sure to earn more compliments than a juicy piece of meat.

Merguez sausages, traditional in Morocco and throughout North Africa, are so delicious and savory that they have become popular beyond the African Continent. They have become popular in the Middle East and Europe.

A familiar mashed potato may still be based on the same mashed potatoes, but with a few tweaks, the familiar dish takes on a whole new meaning. If desired, you can omit the shallots...

Sweet potato puree with a spicy, smoky flavor – a combination of maple syrup, chipotle peppers, and adobo sauce, where the sweetness accentuates the spiciness of the smoked chili pepper. This puree can be served, for example, with...

You can brew delicious and invigorating non-alcoholic apple cider at home and enjoy it year-round, chilled in summer and warmed in winter. Cider is best brewed using...

To achieve a perfectly balanced spice blend, it's best to make it yourself. After all, unscrupulous spice manufacturers often add...

Fondant au chocolat translates from French as "melting chocolate." Preparing this exquisite dessert requires a certain amount of culinary skill, as you need to achieve...

Cheesecake has only recently become popular in Russia and is primarily perceived as a classic American dessert. However, this sweet cake was already being prepared in Ancient Greece, where it was...

The name of the English Banoffee pie comes from the fusion of the words "banana" and "toffee." These two ingredients make up the filling and the amazing, unforgettable flavor of this pie. The base...

This cake is made from layers of airy Viennese waffles with a raspberry curd cream and gooey chocolate ganache. And the best part is, you don't have to spend hours making it. Baking and...

This guacamole is a bit different from the popular Mexican version with tomatoes and onions, but it's just as delicious and very quick to make. Mash a ripe avocado with a fork and drizzle with the juice...

Gratin is a potato dish, essentially a casserole. The dish, or rather the cooking technique, originates in France and literally translates as "crust" (French: gratin). The French...

This light, vitamin-rich salad of fresh asparagus and fennel is delicious, aromatic, and unique. Finely slice the vegetables, add herbs, and dress with olive oil and freshly squeezed lemon juice.