with Reka Csulak
I've heard about this gorgeous French sandwich in the 'It's Complicated' movie. Fortunately, nothing is complicated about the recipe. The gentleman, called Croque Monsieur has an elegant lady on his right: Croque Madame is wearing a lovely fired egg hat. These baked sandwiches could make a perfect brunch or quick dinner for all who is in a …
I always wanted to try and build this dramatic choux pastry tower we call croquembouche. A few months ago Betty Binon and Rodica Godlewski made and took pictures from a gorgeous one, decorated with flowers and leaves. It was so inspiring, so I wanted to create my own version. In this post, I will tell you, …
If you've never been to Sweden, but like to visit IKEA stores, you probably know this dessert very well. Swedes call it 'mandeltårta'. The crust of this almond cake doesn't contain any flour, only ground almond, so I think this cake could be a great option for anyone on a gluten-free diet. These Scandinavian cakes are …
This recipe is based on my grandma's sour cherry sponge. Sometimes she randomly prepares a large batch because she loves to surprise us with freshly baked cakes or some food, no matter when we visit her. This cake takes an important part of our family. I think since we were born, whenever we notice the scent of …
One of the best things on Earth is a good carrot cake. This time I've baked a loaf instead of the classic shape, even if the baking takes a bit longer. I decorated the loaf with pink rose petals, fresh-green lime zest and of course chopped walnuts. It's a perfect treat for the upcoming Mother's …
During my childhood, the only time, when I ate Floating island, was when the old lady from the neighborhood of my grandparents invited me to watch some old TV shows together. When I was there, she always prepared this dessert for us. It's still a very good memory, and this dessert always reminds me of …