Breads, muffins, pastries, and other oven-baked favorites.
BAKED STUFFED APPLES WITH ALMOND CREAM – A COZY, AROMATIC DESSERT Nothing smells more inviting than apples baked in the oven. This recipe fills tender apples with a rich almond
AMIGDALOTA: TRADITIONAL SKIATOS ALMOND PASTRIES – SIMPLE, AROMATIC, AND DELICATELY SWEET Amigdalota (pronounced with emphasis on “lo”) are classic almond treats from Skiatos Island. Traditionally shaped like pears and dusted
WEEKEND PLUM TART WITH A BUTTERY LATTICE CRUST This tender dough is easy to prepare by hand. My plums were fleshy but not overly soft, easy to slice, and during
DELICATE BUTTER STICKS COOKIE RECIPE Warning: These cookies are addictive! I placed them next to me at the computer, and before I realized it, I had nibbled through them all.
TURKISH PIZZA (LAHMACUN) – HOMEMADE AND QUICK VARIANTS Don’t be intimidated by this recipe! Turkish pizza, or Lahmacun, is now accessible for everyone. Prepare the dough from scratch if you
SWEDISH KARDEMUMMABULLAR – SOFT CARDAMOM SWEET BUNS FOR FIKA Stop, relax, and savor the moment—this is Swedish fika. Kardemummabullar are the stars of Swedish winters: soft, fluffy buns infused with
Traditional Turkish Semolina Halva with Walnuts and Cinnamon Discover a comforting Turkish dessert packed with warm spices and crunchy walnuts. This semolina halva is simple to prepare, fragrant with cinnamon
CLASSIC PLUM DUMPLINGS (GOMBOTI) — A TIMELESS TREAT These beloved plum dumplings require some effort but every minute is worth it. The memory of homemade dumplings brings warmth and joy—once
CLASSIC FRIED CHOUX DOUGHNUTS (LIGHT & FLUFFY) These popular doughnuts, beloved at festivals and street fairs, originate from a tradition of frying choux pastry dough. Though fried, they absorb little
HEALTHY BAKED DOUGHNUTS – LIGHT & FLUFFY Delicious baked doughnuts that skip the frying but keep all the fluff and flavor. Quick to prepare and perfect for a guilt-free treat!
CLASSIC FLUFFY DOUGHNUTS Golden, puffy doughnuts with a delicate white ring around the edges—signs of perfect rising and frying. A comforting treat to brighten any moment. 🕒 Prep Time: 1
TRADITIONAL ROMANIAN CHEESE FRITTERS Light, fluffy cheese fritters made with fresh urda cheese or ricotta, delicately spiced and fried to golden perfection. These homemade treats are perfect warm or cold,
QUICK YOGURT FRITTERS – SIMPLE & DELICIOUS A light and fluffy yogurt fritter recipe that’s easy to make and perfect for a sweet snack or breakfast. Crispy on the outside,
INCREDIBLY TENDER SPRITZ COOKIES WITH CHOCOLATE AND PISTACHIO These spritz cookies are unbelievably delicate and tender, melting in your mouth with each bite. Perfectly thin and crisp, they are elegantly
INTENSE CHOCOLATE SOFT COOKIES – REMINISCENT OF BROWNIES These rich chocolate cookies bring to mind a piece of classic brownie—soft and tender inside with a deep cocoa flavor. One of
CEREAL, HONEY & NUT COOKIES — DAIRY & EGG FREE, VEGAN FRIENDLY These wholesome cookies combine oats, nuts, and natural sweeteners without any milk, butter, or eggs. Perfect for fasting,
CROATIAN AMARETTI COOKIES – GLUTEN-FREE, 4 INGREDIENTS These traditional Amaretti cookies hail from the island of Rab in Croatia, where a similar almond tart is also popular. The original recipe
THE SIMPLEST 3-INGREDIENT PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES These super easy peanut butter cookies require just three ingredients and deliver a soft, chewy texture with a classic crisscross fork pattern. Perfect for
SOFT CINNAMON SUGAR COOKIES WITH A CRISP TOP CRUST These cookies are soft and tender inside with a thin, crispy crust on top—much like sponge cakes but even better, because
DOUBLE NUTTY COOKIES FILLED WITH BERRY JAM Today, I can only offer you the last cookies I had left, because for the first time in my life I was so
DELICATE ALMOND COOKIES FILLED WITH TANGY RHUBARB CREAM Enjoy these tender almond cookies filled with a refreshing, tangy rhubarb cream. Their buttery, crumbly texture pairs perfectly with the vibrant fruit
HOMEMADE LARGE LOAVES WITH SIMPLE SHAPING TECHNIQUE — MIX OF WHITE & RYE FLOUR Along with the recipe, I’m sharing an easy method to shape classic rustic loaves (franzele) that
FRENCH-STYLE FOUGASSE WITH OLIVES + BONUS MOZZARELLA BREAD ROLLS Enjoy the classic French fougasse, a beautiful leaf-shaped bread infused with olive oil and fragrant herbs, topped with chopped black and
SIMPLE WEEKEND FOCACCIA WITH GENOVESE PESTO & OLIVES (OR PLAIN OLIVE OIL FLAVOR) This is the easiest focaccia dough I’ve shared so far—perfect for a relaxed weekend bake. If you
LIGHT & AIRY FOCACCIA WITH CHERRY TOMATOES AND OREGANO — PERFECT LARGE HOLES AND SOFT CRUMB This focaccia dough turned out to be my best yet — with large airy
