King Oscar II cake, also known as almond cake, is a delectable dessert comprising delicate almond meringue layers interspersed with luscious butter and egg cream. This confection is commonly referred to as “Oscar II’s cake,” named after the adored Swedish king who frequently featured it at his grand banquets. An added benefit of this treat […]
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Let’s explore the world of iced coffee, specifically Greek Iced coffee variations such as Frappe, Freddo Cappuccino, and Freddo Espresso. As the summer heat sets in, there’s nothing quite like savoring a refreshing cup of iced coffee. Interestingly, these three coffee beverages have their origins in Greece. While Frappe has long been hailed as the
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Every strawberry season, I always make macerated strawberries in Ouzo. Macerated strawberries are one method more than they are a recipe. It is one of the simplest techniques to bring out the taste and color of slightly under-ripe strawberries. I just prefer a splash of ouzo, just to get a hint of the anise taste.
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Pasteli, the ancient Greek energy bar, dates back to the Homeric era. This sesame and honey energy bar provided sustenance to Greek warriors during the Trojan War. It was a staple meal for the Spartan military before battles, offering them essential energy and nourishment. The classic recipe comprises honey and sesame seeds. However, you have
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Creamy pork tenderloin stew is a family favorite that I have cooked for many years. It’s a stew that is suitable for all occasions, from everyday dinner with the family, dinner with friends or to a dinner party. It’s a stew full of surprises where each bite has different flavours due to all the different
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When I crave something sweet and healthy, my go-to is peanut butter and honey candy. I like to call it surprise candy, as it can turn out either hard and crispy or soft like toffee, depending on the type of honey I use. This gluten-free treat comes together in under 5 minutes using just two
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Giant pasta shells stuffed with spinach and ricotta topped with parmesan and mozzarella and baked in a tasty marinara sauce. A perfect dinner for any day of the week and the entire family will love these. This dish is great to make ahead and cook later. The stuffed giant pasta shells are also great to
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Noblesse chocolate aka Milk Chocolate Crispy Thins is another favorite. Super easy to make, with just two ingredients. These super thin crispy chocolate treats is made with your favorite chocolate. You can use milk, dark or white chocolate. *This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. How to make Noblesse Chocolate -Crispy
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Moules Marinières a la Crème – mussels cooked in white wine, cream, garlic and parsley . Moules Marinières must be one of the best there is and in addition it’s quick to cook, it’s simple food, does not cost much and works perfectly as either an appetizer or a light lunch. The broth is an
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Semmelwrap is another kind of the classic Swedish pastry semla. Semla is a cardamom-flavoured bun filled with almond paste and whipped cream. It’s traditionally eaten on Shrove Tuesday. Semla is one of my favorites. Give it a try, it’s really worth it. Semmelwrap was invented by Mattias Ljungberg in Stockholm 2015. And it quickly became
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