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Italian Easter Egg Cookie with Eggs

Cudduraci, also called colluraci, collure or cuddhure, are traditional Italian Easter cookies from Calabria, the famous Southern Italian region which occupies the southern tip of Italy. These cookies are also...

Chef's Pencil Staff

February 27, 2023

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Armenian Easter Bread (Choreg)

Choreg (spelled also chorag or choereg) is a delicious traditional Armenian-braided yeast bread. Some choreg recipes are sweet while others are slightly savory, as the recipe varies from family to...

Chef's Pencil Staff

February 26, 2023

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Pâte à Choux (Choux Pastry) Recipe

Pate a choux is also called Choux paste or pastry or Chou dough and is a basic dough for many savory and sweet dishes. Pate a chou is the base...

Thomas Wenger

January 16, 2023

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Kenyan Chapati (Flatbread)

Kenya is home to a significant Indian minority as Indians migrated to Kenya following the creation of the British East Africa Protectorate in 1895. Indians brought with them their beautiful and delicious...

Aderinsola Adeosun

January 3, 2023

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Traditional Turkish Baklava Recipe

Baklava is a delicious, sweet pastry made with layers of phyllo dough, nuts, and syrup. It is a popular dessert in many Middle Eastern and Mediterranean countries and has a...

Feyza Kirmaci

December 8, 2022

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Heart-shaped Walnut & Cinnamon Cookies

Who doesn’t love cookies? In our house they are a big hit; if they could replace the soup and main courses, not to mention dessert, it would be great. But...

Paula

December 8, 2022

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Tiropita – Traditional Greek Cheese Pie

Tiropita, commonly referred to as Greek cheese pie, is a popular dish in Greece and is eaten for breakfast or as a mid-day snack. Although this dish is relatively easy to make,...

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November 20, 2022

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Apricot Jam Thumbprint Cookies

These apricot jam thumbprint cookies are among the simplest to make. Though simple, however, they are particularly delicate, soft, and delicious. The sweet-sour apricot jam completes this dessert, enhancing its...

Paula

October 14, 2022

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Mini Tomato & Mozzarella Tarts

I made these delicious tomato and mozzarella tarts for my baby boy’s birthday, and so special were they, I knew I also had to share them with you. They won...

Paula

October 4, 2022

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Mucenici Moldovenesti (Romanian Walnut-Coated Pastries)

Every year on the 9th of March, Romanians celebrate a tradition that evolved from the story of the forty martyrs of Sebaste, which is now in present-day Turkey. The forty...

Diana Oana

October 2, 2022

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Swedish Ostkaka/ Swedish Cheesecake

Catja Kroon

September 29, 2022

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Easy Parmesan Scones Recipe

Parmesan scones are, as the name implies, scones filled and topped with parmesan. These scones use more butter and baking powder (and/or baking soda) as the raising agent rather than...

Paula

September 14, 2022

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French Cupcakes (Brioche) Recipe

Lately I’ve been trying a few French pastry recipes. I started with these wonderful cupcakes and then continued with pains au lait and croissants aux chocolat. Today I’ll leave you...

Paula

September 14, 2022

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Taralli Recipe (Italian Pretzels)

Taralli is an old Italian recipe, originally from the southern region of Puglia. I saw this recipe on TV and knew I had to try it. Taralli are quite easy...

Paula

September 14, 2022

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Cheese & Turmeric Scones

Scones, or round, browned and flavored bread rolls, can be both sweet and savory. These cheese and turmeric scones, as you may have guessed, are great as an appetizer. Or...

Paula

September 7, 2022

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Pumpkin Bread Recipe

Who doesn’t like the smell of homemade bread, fresh out of the oven? Personally, I don’t know anyone who can resist. It can bring people together as they sit at...

Paula

September 6, 2022

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Pepper & Parmesan Rolls

Baked goods are a pleasure of mine. I love making them at home, smelling the aroma of freshly baked dough that fills the whole house and calls you into the...

Paula

September 6, 2022

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Apple Tarte Tatin

Apple tarte tatin is a traditional pie from France and one of the most popular French desserts. This caramelized apple pie is baked upside down and flipped right after. It is...

JeanBaptiste Lucas

February 23, 2022

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Choux Au Craquelin

Choux au Craquelin is a classic French dessert made with choux pastry that is both crunchy on the outside and super creamy inside. This recipe has been provided by French Pastry Chef...

JeanBaptiste Lucas

February 8, 2022

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Timbits

Canadians eat over 1 billion doughnuts a year – which wont surprise if you’ve driven through any major Canadian city as there is a doughnut shop on almost every city block....