Desserts

Filled Lemon Bomb Cookies

Filled Lemon Bomb Cookies

Filled lemon bomb cookies were made one day when I was playing in the kitchen and trying to create some magic. I wanted to make some soft lemon cookies with sweetened condensed milk, filled with lemon cream cheese filling. And it was a success! Filled lemon bomb cookies are easy and quick to make. The […]

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King Oscar II Cake aka Almond Cake

King Oscar II Cake aka Almond Cake

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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Macerated Strawberries in Ouzo

Macerated Strawberries in Ouzo

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

Pasteli -The Ancient Greek Energy Bar

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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Semmel-Wrap Another Kind Of Semla

Semmelwrap Another Kind Of Semla

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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Vasilopita – New Year's cake

Vasilopita – New Year’s cake

Vasilopita is the traditional Greek New Year’s cake or sweet bread like brioche. It has evolved from simple sweetened bread into any type of cake containing a hidden coin. Vasilopita is not just a cake,  It’s a beautiful custom and very tasty! There are so many different recipes for vasilopita and everybody shares their favorite

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