Culinary recipes

The cake of the Magi is a traditional pastry in Catholic countries for the Feast of the Epiphany, commemorating the gift given to the infant Jesus by the Three Wise Men. Although in all countries...

This chocolate carrot cake, decorated with a sweet spiderweb, will grace your holiday table with its stylish appearance and captivate you with its delicious flavor. The layers are soft and moist with a spicy aroma,...

To char the eggplant, use slightly more coals, so you'll be left with glowing, hot coals at the end of the barbecue. Grill the eggplant for the specified time, but no longer, to...

Grill eggplants, brushing them with a mixture of hoisin sauce, hot sauce, and rice vinegar. These Asian-inspired eggplants will have a pleasant sweet-tart flavor and a luscious, shiny finish.

Besides being much healthier, steamed eggplants retain their original flavor completely. Enhance it with the nutty notes of sesame oil and lemon juice. And the seeds...

The Chelsea yeast roll recipe is based on the famous English raisin rolls of the same name. These sweet, sticky, and melting rolls have captivated the world with their texture and rich...

These soft, light, and airy buns combine the best of both worlds: the ease of making breakfast buns and a worthy substitute for the cookie of the same name. They contain a minimal set of ingredients,...

Japanese panko breadcrumbs, unlike regular breadcrumbs, are larger and fluffier. This quality makes breaded seafood, chicken, and vegetables crispier and less sticky.

Napoleon is a melt-in-your-mouth, tender, and unique pastry beloved by many. The classic Napoleon is made with puff pastry generously coated with custard. This recipe, along with custard...

Carrots contain more sugar than any other vegetable except sugar beets, which is why they were used to make sweet pastries back in the Middle Ages, when sugar and sweeteners were rare and...

A tart is a typical French open-faced pie with a filling laid out on a shortcrust pastry base with fluted edges. A tart can be either a dessert or a main course, provided the filling...

Galette is a term used in French cuisine to describe various types of flat, round, or otherwise shaped crispy cookies or flatbreads. For example, Breton galettes are...

Cheesecake is a dessert consisting of one or more layers. The base and thinnest layer consists of a mixture of soft fresh cheese (usually cream cheese or ricotta), eggs, vanilla, and sugar. The bottom layer...

The original name of this dessert is icebox cake, which literally translates as "refrigerator cake." It got its name from the way it's made—thin, crispy chocolate...

Focaccia is a flat Italian bread baked in an oven, similar in appearance and texture to pizza dough. Focaccia was made as far back as Ancient Rome, but today its origins are primarily associated with...

Eggplant slices with hummus, lemon zest, and parsley make a great side dish or appetizer. Rich in antioxidants and packed with protein, eggplant...

A calzone is an Italian crescent-shaped pie with a filling inside, which is actually a type of pizza. Traditionally, calzones are baked in an oven and filled with mozzarella,...

Is it possible to make meatballs without meat? Yes, if you substitute eggplant. Baking in the oven, eggplant develops a meaty flavor, making it an excellent base for meatballs.

Eggplant is considered to be native to India, but its flavor and nutritional value have earned it a worldwide following. Eggplants make excellent appetizers, especially when they're fried first.

Eggplant is a very healthy vegetable with a distinctive flavor and rich in nutrients and fiber. Therefore, dishes made with it are not only delicious but also healthy. Grilled eggplant...

A recipe for oven-baked eggplant and tomatoes from renowned Italian-American chef and host of the television show "Giada at Home," Giada De Laurentiis. This dish requires no...

Once you try this world-famous American egg white sponge cake, you'll see how true its name truly is. Its light, fluffy texture and snow-white color are achieved through...

These delicate shortbread cookies are sandwiched with a layer of jam, topped with icing, and topped with a candied cherry. This traditional British cookie is very similar to...

Among the many different puddings, Yorkshire pudding stands out because it's not a dessert at all, but rather a bread to accompany a hot meal. It's an oven-baked batter in the shape of a cake with a cavity...

A wonderful summer tart made with ripe, juicy plums on a nutty crust. It's also quite easy to make with minimal ingredients. Mix a crumbly shortcrust pastry with...

Despite the abundance of new, trendy cakes these days, the good old Napoleon cake can easily compete in taste. Soft and melt-in-your-mouth, this layered cake, drenched in custard, has long been...

Crostata is one of the oldest Italian pastries, dating back to the Middle Ages, when peasants baked open pies with a variety of fillings, depending on the season. Hot summers...

Strawberries in green salads are an unforgettable flavor combination. They add a unique twist to salads, with a subtle berry-tart aroma, a delicate summer flavor, a juicy texture, and...

You've probably encountered cake flour, pastry flour, or baking flour in recipes many times. It differs from regular flour in that it has a lower gluten content.

We all have premium wheat flour at home, which is ideal for baking pastries, pancakes, and buns. But if you decide to bake bread, you'll need bread flour...

Passata – tomatoes pureed in their own juice – will come in handy if you've harvested a large tomato crop, or frequently cook with them, especially Italian cuisine, and don't want to deprive them of such...

Try a malt milkshake, just like in a cafe. Malt powder imparts a warm, slightly nutty flavor, while condensed milk and a touch of molasses make it thicker and smoother. Just five...

Melissa De Arabian's delicate and airy egg white sponge cake is best garnished with toasted coconut flakes and bright orange slices.

Katya Lee's simple cauliflower pizza crust requires no dough. She simply chops the vegetables finely, then adds eggs and two types of cheese to create a crust...

This healthy pasta dish, with a delicious flavor and texture thanks to a sweet sauce of sautéed onions, fresh basil, and plenty of tender cauliflower, can be made in just...

This baked cauliflower appetizer is a lighter alternative to chicken wings because it tastes just like everyone's favorite Buffalo sauce: spicy, garlicky Sriracha sauce and...

A side dish that's easy to make in the oven in one pan is Guy Fieri's golden cauliflower. He adds a four-spice blend to this dish, including aromatic cumin seeds and turmeric,...

The key element of this delicious vegetable casserole is the thick cheese sauce that Ina Garten uses to complement the cauliflower. For the top layer, she uses a mixture of Parmesan and Gruyère cheeses, which impart...

A fantastically delicious cake that will be remembered for its soft, moist sponge, delicate, pudding-like filling, and intriguing combination of flavors. Refreshing mint contrasts beautifully with...

Brooklyn Blackout Chocolate Cake is a chocoholic's dream! A melting chocolate sponge cake with a chocolate pudding filling and chocolate icing. This dark cake was invented in Brooklyn during the...

Mostachon de fresa is a traditional Mexican dessert, believed to have originated in northeastern Mexico. Bake the cake base, mixing nuts and...

Sponge cakes are perfect for festive occasions; in summer, they can be decorated with garden fruits, and the classic combination of strawberries and cream never gets old. This cake not only decorates...

The marbled texture of this cake is achieved through a pre-molding technique. The pre-molded rolls, which are chocolate rolls with a nut filling, are then placed into the mold...

If you want to emphasize the cream in your dessert, a coffee-flavored mascarpone-based cream is indispensable. No-bake cakes for similar recipes are very conveniently made with...

This recipe makes more than just brownies—it's a blonde brownie, which can be baked with white chocolate. The recipe calls for toffee candies. However, if you don't have any on hand,...

Potato dumplings (Pol. pierogi), used as a salad base, are a fairly simple dish made from a pre-made ingredient. However, skilled home cooks typically avoid pre-made dumplings and make their own. For...

This is a very popular Turkish dish made with mini eggplants. These small, apple-sized eggplants are easy to stuff, and their unique appearance makes them a favorite among more...

Pasta sauces are a culinary art form, and perfecting them is never boring. Rigatoni, the short, tube-shaped Italian pasta, is perfect for infusing sauces. In...

Grilled vegetables seem like a complete meal in themselves. But what if you go further and make a summer salad out of grilled vegetables? Everything you need...

This moist sandwich is inspired by Italian cuisine, with eggplant pairing beautifully with basil and tomato sauce. An eggplant sandwich makes a great mid-day snack.