This chocolate cupcake recipe is inspired by a British oatmeal cookie recipe. Although they're baked as cute cupcakes perfect for tea, they still retain the texture of a cookie. You can also bake cookies - read more
In pre-Revolutionary America, until the late 18th century, Election Day was considered the second most important national holiday after Thanksgiving. Mass celebrations with feasts, songs, and dances were held on this day, and the main Election Day treat was... read more
This interesting method of roasting chicken allows you to hold the carcass vertically so that it cooks evenly on all sides and the skin gets beautifully browned. The chicken is skewered on an aluminum beer can and cooked on the grill in indirect heat. read more
In North African countries, including Morocco, the most common and traditional dish is tagine. It is made from lightly fried meat, simmered with vegetables and spices at a low temperature for several minutes. read more
Baked apple desserts are much healthier than regular pies, yet just as delicious, especially when the apples are topped with a delicious, crunchy topping like this crumble. The crumble is quick to make; you don't even have to roll out the dough. In a greased pan... read more
The semi-open French galette pie embodies all the delights of home-baked goods: ease of preparation, amazing taste, and a rustic presentation that emphasizes the taste of the baked goods over their presentation. After all, read more
Unlike regular cupcakes or muffins, cupcakes are always decorated with frosting and embellishments, giving them the appearance of miniature individual cakes. Like cakes, cupcake variations are endless. For example, bake spiced cupcakes by adding... read more
A sophisticated dessert of pears poached in Riesling, drizzled with wine syrup and garnished with cardamom-infused whipped cream. Riesling is ideal for this dessert, as it has delicate fruity, honeyed notes and pairs beautifully with... read more
If you've completely given up baking and don't have pies on your table, this one is sure to be a winner. It's based on a classic American pie, giving the dough elasticity and softness, and a flavor reminiscent of the fragrant forests of France. Exquisite - read more
shortbread dough, white wine, lemon juice, apples, cinnamon, cardamom...
Sweet pears are peeled and cored, poached in syrup, then stuffed with chocolate spread, wrapped in filo pastry, and baked. This dessert will captivate your guests with its striking, unusual appearance and exquisite taste, and you will be delighted with its simple... read more
Pears, filo pastry, walnuts, chocolate chips, red wine, port, dried cherries, cardamom, cinnamon...
Mexican chamuco buns are very similar to the famous Danish pastry, but differ in that they contain a larger amount of curd filling. They are also baked from yeast-raised puff pastry, which is cut into portions and filled with various fillings. read more
Cream cheese frosting pairs best with fruit. This tropical fruit cake recipe makes the cream cheese frosting especially fluffy. This cake recipe, dedicated to the small but nimble hummingbird, was created in the 1960s. read more
Kulfi is a frozen milk dessert made from condensed or evaporated milk. Unlike regular ice cream, kulfi is denser and creamier. Traditional Indian ice cream flavors include: read more
concentrated milk, condensed milk, black tea, cardamom, cream, pistachios...
Some types of cakes are made with fruit; they can be simmered in aromatic syrup or lightly poached. Using dried apricots as a base, you can create an extraordinary layered fruit dessert. When choosing ingredients, keep in mind: read more
The alcoholic base of this cocktail is rakia, a strong Balkan brandy with anise, typically served with ice and water. Bartenders soften the strong licorice flavor of rakia with spices and passion fruit puree. read more
Tagine is a Moroccan dish of vegetables and meat stewed in their own juices. In its native land, it's prepared in a clay pot with a high conical lid, also called a tagine. But if you don't have a special pot, you can also cook the dish in a cast iron pan. read more
Coconut toffees are a very popular delicacy in Thailand and Vietnam. Try making this exotic treat at home, as the ingredients are quite affordable and not at all exotic, and the recipe is captivatingly simple. read more
A delicious and warming eggnog is just what you need to get into the holiday spirit during the coldest time of year. In many Western countries, Christmas and New Year are associated with this drink. Unlike the classic, this recipe doesn't include... read more
Black pepper, star anise, allspice, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, apple juice, carrot juice, ginger ale, brown sugar, orange zest, nutmeg, eggs, rum, sugar, brandy, eggnog...
Fruit and berry lovers will definitely appreciate this dish. These delicate buckwheat pancakes are made with quinoa, a grain rich in protein and other nutrients that has a fairly neutral flavor on its own. This makes them ideal... read more
It's one of India's most beloved fast food options, and also one of the simplest: an ear of corn is slowly roasted over hot coals, squeezed with lime juice, and sprinkled with salt and cayenne pepper, along with whatever else you choose. read more
On her cooking channel, Aarti Sequeira offers an Indian-style Sunday dinner. "My secret to baked chicken: butterfly it, and it'll cook perfectly. And, of course, you need a very high temperature to get the crust..." read more
The recipe for biryani, a rice and meat casserole, was brought to India from Central Asia by the Mongols, who ruled India from the 16th to the 18th centuries. To this day, it is considered one of the most exquisite dishes and is especially popular in Northern India. This - read more
Real rabdi is simply milk that's brought to a boil, then simmered until almost all the water has evaporated and the mixture becomes thick and creamy. It's mixed with sugar, nuts (such as almonds or pistachios), and flavorings. read more
milk, cardamom, pistachios...
Time:1 hour 5 minutes plus freezing time Complexity: easily Servings: 4 - 6
Melissa De Arabian not only bakes the ham in a mixture of cinnamon and cherry preserves, along with horseradish for a hint of tang, but also serves the meat with the remaining glaze as a sauce so guests can customize their tastes. read more
Pork, white wine, cherry jam, horseradish, brown sugar, cinnamon, cumin, cardamom, lemon...
Make this healthy zucchini muffin with gluten-free flour, psyllium husks, and flavorful spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cardamom. It's a little sweet and soft. But best of all... read more
The secret to making this invigorating dessert is that the sponge cake is rolled on paper with powdered sugar, which will help you easily roll this fragrant roll with cinnamon and a light ginger filling into a tube. read more
While crispier than classic gingerbread cookies, these cookies share virtually all the same ingredients, giving them a warm, spicy flavor similar to their soft counterpart. To balance the cookie's sweetness, Alton... read more
A recipe for a rustic peach pie. The pie consists of a shortcrust pastry crust filled with peaches and spices. The top is decorated with a lattice-like pattern of shortcrust pastry. read more
A recipe for whole chicken smoked on the indirect grill grate, pre-rubbed with a warm mixture of ginger, lemon zest and mustard seeds, the remaining spices, cardamom, cinnamon and cloves, are placed on the coals for flavor. For - read more