This traditional Greek almond cookie is dusted with confectioner's sugar, has the delicious flavor of toasted almonds, and a delightfully crumbly, melt-in-you-mouth texture! Kourabiedes are sure to become part of your regular cookie rotation year-round and especially at … Continue reading →
Pandoro (Verona Christmas Bread)
The famous star-shaped sweet Christmas bread from Verona, Italy! This pandoro recipe takes some time to make but the effort is well worth it to enjoy this delicate vanilla-infused cake-like bread with its beautiful appearance, delicious flavor, and wonderful … Continue reading →
BEST Mincemeat Pie
If you've never experienced homemade mincemeat pie (aka mince pie) you don't know what you're missing! Leave the store-bought mince pies on the shelf and get ready to fall in love - nothing compares to homemade! Mincemeat pie, also called mince pie, has occupied a … Continue reading →
Vanillekipferl (Austrian Vanilla Crescent Cookies)
Buttery, vanilla-infused and delicately crumbly with a melt-in-your-mouth texture, these Austrian Vanillekipferl cookies will thoroughly win you over! Popular throughout Austria, Germany, the Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia and Hungary, these cookies are a popular … Continue reading →
Risalamande (Danish Almond Rice Pudding)
The most popular Danish Christmas dessert, Risalamande is a wonderfully creamy almond rice pudding that is served topped with a delicious cherry sauce! Risengrød, or rice pudding, has been a beloved dish in Denmark for centuries, a dish enjoyed by rich and poor alike. … Continue reading →
Mandelhörnchen (Chocolate-Dipped Marzipan Almond Horns)
Marzipan lovers, here's another one you've got to try! Mandelhörnchen, German for almond horns, are a naturally gluten-free sweet treat made out of marzipan, almond meal and sugar, then rolled in almond flakes and the two ends dipped in chocolate. Popular throughout … Continue reading →
Authentic Zimtsterne (German Cinnamon Star Cookies)
Among the most popular and beloved traditional German Christmas cookies, the holidays simply aren't the same without these Zimtsterne! It's that time of year to roll up your sleeves and get ready to fill your kitchen and home with the aroma of Christmas baking! And … Continue reading →
Black Olive & Fig Tapenade with Roquefort
A special thank you to Lindsay® for sponsoring this post. Today's dish features one of the most influential foods in the world's history - olives - and takes us to the Provence region of southern France. Olives were first introduced to Marseilles by the Phoenicians 2500 … Continue reading →
Heidesand (Traditional German Browned Butter Shortbread Cookies)
A traditional German Christmas treat, Heidesand are delicious shortbread cookies that are made with browned butter. A personal favorite, we made these every Christmas growing up along with several other German holiday classics, many of which I'll be posting, so stay … Continue reading →
Chocolate Butterscotch Pumpkin Streusel Cake
This cake represents a match made in heaven: Chocolate and butterscotch folded into a sweet and tender pumpkin cake, topped with a buttery walnut and cinnamon streusel, and drizzled with sugar icing. Yummmmm! … Continue reading →
White Chocolate Cranberry Pistachio Cookies
White chocolate, cranberry, pistachio cookies...the three traditional Christmas colors wrapped into one incredibly delicious bite! White chocolate, cranberry and pistachio cookies.....the three traditional Christmas colors wrapped into one incredibly delicious bite! … Continue reading →
Chocolate Peppermint Meringues
An elegant and delicious treat to enjoy during the Christmas season. Alternatively, use natural green food coloring and dip the chocolate in crushed green candy canes. These beautiful and yummy meringues are guaranteed to impress your family and friends! … Continue reading →
Cinco de Mayo Recipe Roundup!
Get ready to celebrate Cinco de Mayo! Here are six finger-licking recipes to help you gear up! … Continue reading →
Mint Chocolate Meringues
An elegant and delicious treat to enjoy for your choice of holiday themes: Christmas or St. Patrick's Day! … Continue reading →