This recipe is for a Russian-style waffle cake, layered with caramelized sweetened condensed milk. Ingredients Waffles 6 eggs 1 cup white granulated sugar 200 g butter, melted 1 cup all-purpose flour Caramel 1 can (390 g) sweetened condensed milk 150…
Rich brownies are cake-like but are denser and not springy or gooey. Ingredients 4 ounces (110 g) unsweetened baking chocolate ⅔ cup (160 g / 1.6 dl) solid fat (e.g. margarine, butter, shortening, or lard) 2 cups (450 g /…
Reindling is a traditional pastry from Carinthia, southern Austria. Originally, it was served on festive days like weddings, baptisms or religious holidays (especially on Easter). It still plays a major role in Carinthian custom, but today there is no need…
Ingredients 1⅜ sticks (175 g / 6.2 oz) unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing ¾ cup (175 g / 6.2 oz) superfine sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 3 medium eggs 1¼ cups (175 g / 6.2 oz) self-raising flour 1…
Alexandertorte or Aleksander torte is a layered pastry filled with fruit preserves. Ingredients ½ lb (225 g) unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces 3½ cups (840 ml) flour 3 tbsp (45 ml) white granulated sugar 1 egg 1½…
Rainbow Jell-O is a multilayered, multiflavored Jell-O extravaganza based on a recipe from Kraft. This recipe takes about five hours to prepare, although the time is spent largely in waiting; it is therefore best to plan to intersperse it with…
Queen of puddings is a favourite English bread pudding served with an apricot glaze and a soft meringue topping. Ingredients 2 cups milk 3 oz (½ cup / 85 g) white sugar Zest of 1 lemon 2 oz (4 Tbsp…
Om ali is a traditional Egyptian dessert. Ingredients 1 package (17.5 ounces) frozen puff pastry sheets, thawed ½ cup chopped walnuts 1 cup chopped pecans 1 cup chopped hazelnuts 1 cup raisins 1 cup flaked coconut 1¼ cups white sugar,…
Pralin is pulverized praline (caramelized nuts), which is used as a topping or addition to dessert creams, cakes, etc. Ingredients ½ cup slivered almonds ½ cup white sugar 2 tbsp water Equipment Oiled baking sheet or granite work surface Procedure…
Ingredients 2 Pillsbury pie crusts ⅓ cup margarine (or butter) ⅓ cup onion, chopped ⅓ cup all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper 1½ cups pork broth ⅔ cup milk 3 cups pork, cooked 1 cup frozen corn, thawed…
Ingredients 2 tbsp sugar 2 tbsp softened unsalted butter ½ cup warm whole milk ¼ tsp vanilla extract 1 pinch of salt 2 eggs 1 tsp dry yeast 2 cups all-purpose flour Enough oil for deep frying (see notes) Roughly…
Ingredients 450 g (2 cups / 16 oz / 1 lb) cake flour, plus more as needed ½ tsp salt 2 tsp baking powder 3 tbsp caster sugar 5 tbsp cold butter, cut into pieces 1 egg 120–180 ml (½–¾…