If there is anything in this world that cannot go wrong when it comes to desserts, that must certainly be chocolate cake! No matter the shape, the size or the decor, chocolate cake is a fan favorite. But it can also be boring, therefore my proposal for today is this chocolate speculoos cake with a…
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{Anzac Cookies} – Fursecuri Anzac
Nowadays served during the Anzac Day (25th April) in Australia and New Zealand, Anzac cookies are said to have been shipped to the ANZAC soldiers (Australian and New Zealand Army Corps) by their wives or mothers during the war because the cookies could last for weeks without spoiling. Moreover, they were fairly cheap to make,…
{Cherry Chocolate Scones} – Scones cu cirese
Cherries are in full season here – red, pink, white, dark red, all sorts of colors are available. My favorites are the Amarena cherries, dark and slightly bitter, with plenty of flesh and juice, the kind of cherries that stain your fingertips and clothes… stains that bring many childhood memories back, the kind of stains…
{Gluten Free Chocolate Biscotti} – Biscotti cu migdale si ciocolata
Biscotti are twice baked cookies, or biscuits, originating from Italy. They are crunchy and dry, usually served with coffee. What’s interesting is that the word itself – biscotti – comes from a latin word – biscoctus – meaning baked twice. This cooking technique was used for certain baked goods in order to preserve them for…
{Homemade Petit Beurre} – Biscuiti obisnuiti
The first time I made these homemade Petit Beurre biscuits was for a Christmas years ago. I decorated them with royal icing and they were a hit! The dough is so easy to work with and the taste is simple, but delicious. It’s a basic recipe that I’ve written in my recipe notebook ever since…
