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Zimtsterne (German Cinnamon Star Cookies)

Zimtsterne (German Cinnamon Star Cookies)

Zimtsterne are German cinnamon cookies often eaten for the advent season. Ingredients 4 egg whites 300 g powdered sugar 1 tsp cinnamon 350 g ground almonds or hazelnuts A little grated lemon zest Procedure Whip the egg whites until creamy.…

Polvorones (Spanish Shortbread)

Polvorones (Spanish Shortbread)

Polvorones are a type of Spanish shortbread quite popular in Latin America. Ingredients 1 cup margarine 1 cup white sugar ½ tsp salt 4 cups all-purpose flour 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract Procedure Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) Mix…

Raspberry Almond Shortbread Bars

Raspberry Almond Shortbread Bars

These raspberry shortbread bars are simply delicious! Stuffed full of fresh homemade raspberry jam and raspberry pieces, each bite fills you with a warm fuzzy feeling you can only get from such home-baked goodness. They are 100% vegan and gluten-free.…

Lemon Meringue Pie (Vegan)

Lemon Meringue Pie (Vegan)

Ingredients 1 baked vegan pie crust Filling 1¼ cup white granulated sugar ½ cup cornstarch ¼ teaspoon agar ¼ teaspoon salt 1 ¼ cup non-dairy milk 1 cup cold water ¾ cup fresh lemon juice 1 ½ tablespoons lemon zest…

Classic American Apple Pie

Classic American Apple Pie

A classic apple pie is a double-crusted pie filled with sweetened and spiced apples. The exact spices vary by recipe, but cinnamon is traditional. Ingredients Dough 12 ounces all-purpose flour 8 ounces cold butter, cut into ½-inch pieces 5–7 tbsp…

Oatmeal Cookies I

Oatmeal Cookies I

A tasty oatmeal cookie, just like those you remember. Ingredients ¾ cup (180 g) shortening 1 cup (240 g) brown sugar ½ cup (120 g) white sugar 1 egg ¼ cup (60 ml) water 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 cups (700…

Strawberry and Yogurt Eton Mess

Strawberry and Yogurt Eton Mess

Eton mess is a dessert of English origin consisting of a mixture of strawberries, pieces of meringue and cream, which is traditionally served at Eton College’s annual prize-giving celebration picnic on the “Fourth of June” (actually celebrated on the last…

Sticky Toffee Pudding (without dates)

Sticky Toffee Pudding (without dates)

Sticky Toffee Pudding (STP) is a rich, dense, gooey dessert originating from the United Kingdom that can now be found across the world. Often found on a pub’s menu, or in British or Commonwealth schools meals, this is a classic…

Sticky Toffee Pudding (with dates)

Sticky Toffee Pudding (with dates)

Sticky toffee pudding (STP) is a rich, dense, gooey dessert originating from the United Kingdom that can now be found across the world. Often found on a pub’s menu, or in British or Commonwealth schools meals, this is a classic…

Madeira Honey Cake

Madeira Honey Cake

This is the recipe for the traditional Madeira Honey Cake, usually made on Christmas but also all year round on the island of Madeira and originally named in Portuguese bolo de mel. It is made with “mel de cana” which…

Khanom Salim (Sweet Mung Bean Threads with Coconut Syrup)

Khanom Salim (Sweet Mung Bean Threads with Coconut Syrup)

Khanom salim (Thai: ขนมซาหริ่ม) is a traditional Thai dessert. It consists of sweet colored mung bean noodles served with coconut milk and crushed ice. Khanom Salim is one of the most famous Thai desserts due to its unique flavor, ingredients,…

Indian Ice Cream

Indian Ice Cream

Indian ice-cream or sxusem (pronounced “s-khushem”, with “kh” sound resembling the final sound in the Scottish word ‘loch’) is a dessert made by native people throughout the Pacific Northwest region of North America. Traditionally this foam was eaten at larger…