All I had the energy to do on Friday was bake a batch of this shortbread. It was definitely a sick day! I cuddled up with a cookie and a cup of pumpkin spice tea, grabbed a big blanket and my favorite
Diples are a fried dough with nuts and honey. Here's chef Michael Psilakis's recipe for the Greek pastry.
Tasty date filled cookies, this Egyptian Ara'eesh recipe can be made plain crunchy or soft. A perfect snack anytime of the day. This is a childhood love, Ara'eesh is found in all pastry shops in
Hungarian cuisine, this cuisine belongs to Hungary, and to its primary ethnic group The Magyars.Hungarian dishes are cooked with meats, seasonal vegetables, fruits,fresh bread, dairy products and cheese.Hungarians love to enjoy their meat in stews, casseroles, as steaks. The mixing of different meats and vegetables in their dish is a traditional feature of this cuisine.Soups,desserts, pastries and the famous pancakes are the other important dishes of this Hungarian cuisine.I have been looking for a simple recipe from this cuisine for this month's long blogging marathon as we are cooking from around the world with country name starts with alphabets, since today"s alphabet is 'H',i picked immediately the Hungarian cuisine. While going through the google master, i got hooked immediately to their Palacsinta, the famous Hungarian pancakes or crepes. These crepes are almost as like French crepes.However most of the Central European pancakes are thin pancakes similar to the French crêpe. The main difference between the French and this Hungarian version of this dish is that the mixture for this crepes can be used straight away unlike that of the French crepes which is suggested to be left at rest for several hours. Palacsinta are made by creating a runny dough from eggs, flour, milk, and salt and frying it in a pan with butter or oil. Unlike thicker types of pancakes, palascinta are usually served with different types of fillings and eaten for lunch or dinner.One among the well known crepes of this Hungarian cuisine is the Gundel pancake (Gundel palacsinta), made with ground walnuts, raisin, candied orange peel, cinnamon, and rum filling, served flambéed in dark chocolate sauce made with egg yolks, heavy cream, and cocoa. But the Hungarian pancakes i picked for this blogging marathon is the simplest one, you can fill this palacsinta simply with any spread like apricot or strawberry jam, you can also go for sugar, grounded walnuts or poppy seeds. Some people may also fill their pancakes with sugared cheese, sweetened cocoa or simply with cinnamon powder. These thin crepes are dangerously addictive and my kids enjoyed this cigars shaped like crepes happily for their evening snacks. These crepes can be prepared very easily with simple ingredients,we loved it very much. However i prepared this crepes with eggs, an eggless version can also be prepared if you replace the eggs simply with buttermilk. Recipe Source: Budapestology 2cups All purpose flour 3cups Milk 3nos Eggs 2tsp Sugar 2tbsp Oil Take the eggs in a large bowl, beat with a hand mixer. Add the flour, sugar, milk and oil, beat everything well, the batter should be smooth and runny. Heat a crepe pan or a frying pan, heat some butter on medium heat, drop enough batter, turn the pan until the batter cover the bottom of the pan. This crepe should be thin, when its turns brown, flip and cook on the other side. Remove the crepe from the pan, continue the same process with the remaining batter. Put jam, marmalade or anything over the crepe, spread it and roll it carefully. Sprinkle some sugar in the top. Serve immediately. Check out the Blogging Marathon page for the other Blogging Marathoners doing BM# 44 An InLinkz Link-up
Easter Greek Cookies also know as Koulourakia are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. They are traditionally made around Easter but also perfect for a church day and festival.
This weekend has been boring for me cuz my husband is not home, thus there is no cooking as usual. However, after spending a dull half day, I could no longer stay put and decided to do something funnier than aimlessly surfing on the net..and no wonder it could be nothing but baking ! I've found this Italian cookie on seriouseat recently and saved it on my google drive in a list- to-bake category.. though it's unexpectedly made earlier than I thought ! The recipe ( adapted from here ) Ingredients ( make about 40 cookies ) For Cookies 1/2 cup ground almond ,toasted and cooled 2 cups all purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 16 tablespoons (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature scant 3/4 cup caster sugar 1 egg yolk (white reserved) 1 teaspoon vanilla orange zest from 1sunkist orange For Coating 1 egg white (reserved from egg above) 1 1/2 cups sliced blanched almonds Procedures In the bowl, put the ground almond (already toasted and cooled ) with flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir to combine and set aside. In a large bowl, beat together butter and sugar with an electric mixture until fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add egg yolk, orange zest, and vanilla; beat to combine. Add dry ingredients to the bowl and beat until it comes together into a dough. Divide dough into two equal pieces. Form each piece into a 2-inch wide log, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate 1 hour. Adjust oven rack to lower and middle positions and preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Cut the first log of dough into 1/4th-inch wide slices. Place egg white in a shallow bowl. Fill another shallow bowl with sliced almonds. Dip each cookie into egg white, then into sliced almonds to coat. Place on baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dough. Bake cookies until golden, about 15 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes then transfer to a wire rack.
Vasilopita, or Greek New Year's Bread, is a sweet yeasted egg bread scented with orange and traditionally served on New Year's day. A coin is hidden inside and whoever gets it has good luck for the year.
*This post is sponsored by Planted* We all need a good pick-me-up at the moment, and these delicious and decadent no-bake vegan coffee cheesecakes are exactly what you need after a long and stressful day! I’ve always loved coffee flavoured desserts. I really do think coffee is such an underrated flavour when it comes to desserts and so I’ve taken it upon myself to add to the coffee treat catalogue to show it a little more appreciation! This is my take on a vegan no-bake cheesecake. Super creamy and lush without having any dairy or gluten! The base is chocolaty as I think chocolate and coffee go perfectly together. Made with oats, cocoa powder with a little bit of coconut […]
Spiced sweet Greek cookies with walnuts, soaked in honey syrup (small batch)
Nanaimo Bars - building a better version. Try this revamped version of the classic Canadian treat with a more substantial base layer and an improved filling.
Crunchy on the edges and chewy in the middle this easy Anzac Biscuits recipe is an Aussie classic. These buttery, golden biscuits (aka cookies) can be thrown together and baked all in under 30 minutes.
Soft graham cracker cookie bars frosted with tangy cream cheese frosting and topped with silky salted caramel sauce.
These crunchy but chocolatey cigars are a great homemade gift! Ideal for Father's Day or as a tasty snack!
Adapted from The New York Times Notes: Plan ahead! This takes time to make and bake and chill — it must chill for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, before serving. You'll need a 10-inch springform pan for this recipe. Ricotta: You must use whole milk ricotta here. Low-fat will leave the cheesecake with a gritty texture. Calabro brand, sold at Whole Foods, is nice. If you are serving this the same day you are making it, bake it first thing in the morning. As noted above, this can be made a day in advance. Bring to room temperature briefly before serving. Fresh ricotta versus not: Fresh is best. My mother always uses fresh, but keep in mind you will need three pounds, which can get pricey. Most recently I made two using standard grocery store ricotta, and I still thought it was completely delicious, but several commenters have not had success with non-fresh ricotta, so I am advising to use fresh ricotta only here. Cooking times will vary dramatically depending on your oven, the pan you are using for the water bath and what type of fresh ricotta you are using. Start checking at 1 hour and 15 minutes. The cookie crust is more of a cookie dusting than a crust — it melts into the cheesecake making it almost undetectable. It's a subtle touch, but still really nice. Use whatever cookie you like, but I highly recommend the Jules Destrooper butter waffles if you can find them. This is what my mother always uses and what I use now, too. They are made of all good things — flour, butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla, salt, baking soda — and they are delicious to boot. You also could skip the cookie coating all together for simplicity. If you have a Thermapen (highly recommend!), use it to test the temp of the cheesecake, and remove it when it reads 150-155ºF. I have never done this, but the next time I make this, I'm tempted to skip the water bath, and bake the cake on a rimmed sheet pan at 350ºF for about an hour — I've seen a number of recipes that skip the water bath without issue.
Grandma's rotisserie chicken noodle soup recipe is the best. It's nourishing, warm, savory and comforting. Make a pot in 30 minutes.
Iconic Aussie Lamingtons are so easy to make and the perfect treat for Australia Day. With just 10 mins prep, this easy lamington recipe will leave you with fluffy sponge cakes wrapped in chocolate sauce and coconut. Grab a hot cuppa and let's dive in!
When a croissant meets a muffin amazing things happen!
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· Print RecipeThese Buckingham Palace Shortbread Cookies are rich, tender, and buttery. They were among the late Queen Elizabeth’s favorite sweets for her after…
Kolacky are cream cheese pastries that you can fill with your favorite fruit jam. You may want to double this recipe — these holiday treats go fast!
Chocolate-Dipped Orange Palmier Cookies is a quick and simple 4-ingredient recipe. They are known for their crunchy exterior and beautiful shape.
The other day I woke up in panic after " hearing " the fire alarm go off. In the midst of my dreamy haze, I ran to the kitchen, positive I'd be running into a room filled with dark, charcoal smoke and could practically hear our upstairs neighbor was cursing my name.&n
New Zealand Afghan Biscuits are crunchy chocolate and cornflake cookies, covered with melt-in-the-mouth chocolate icing and topped with a walnut half. A classic or the NZ kitchen, these sweet treats are loved by old and young alike.
These gluten-free and vegan sesame cookies are perfect for a unique treat anytime of day or addition to your holiday cookie tray.
From cheesecake, to brownies, cake, pudding, flan, and more. Make it extra special for dad by making one of these vegan Father's Day desserts!
WHETHER you like to enjoy them slathered in rich butter and sweet jam, or simply with a drizzle of honey, there’s one thing all Brits have in common and that’s the fact that crumpets ar…
Flavored with orange juice and cinnamon and topped with sesame seeds these authentic Greek olive oil cookies are going to be as crunchy as you like, as spiced as they should be, and extra delicious.
Gujiya peda — Indian cardamom fudge with a swirl of sweet, saffron-scented coconut pistachio filling — is a fusion dessert that tastes absolutely amazing! Dairy-free vegan gluten-free
Also known as Italian peaches! These adorable cookies are a must have for celebrations. Filled with ricotta and rolled in sugar.
Flavored with orange juice and cinnamon and topped with sesame seeds these authentic Greek olive oil cookies are going to be as crunchy as you like, as spiced as they should be, and extra delicious.
Salted Caramel Pot de Crème ~ I baked this luxuriously comforting caramel custard dessert right in my cutest Weck jars, and everybody went crazy for them!
Kourabiedes are popular Greek butter cookies topped with heaps of powdered sugar and made for special occasions.
Simple, classic rugelach cookies made with only a handful of ingredients and whatever fillings you like! They taste absolutely amazing.
Poppyseed rugelach are rich and flaky crescent-shaped cookies wrapped around a delicious poppyseed filling. It's a staple pastry to make around the holidays!
