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British Christmas Pudding

British Christmas Pudding

Christmas pudding is a traditional British dish served at Christmas time. British people in different regions may call this dish by different names. Traditional Christmas pudding can be served with coated butter, or sauce, or even cream. Moreover, it can…

Bløtkake (Norwegian Berries and Cream Cake)

Bløtkake (Norwegian Berries and Cream Cake)

Bløtkake is a traditional Norwegian dessert, usually reserved for special occasions such as birthdays. It is also served on Norway’s national day, May 17th. Ingredients Batter 4 eggs 100 g white granulated sugar 100 g flour 1 tsp baking powder…

Beef Pasties

Beef Pasties

Just like what Rick Steves ate on his ‘Travels in Europe’ show, when he visited Cornwall. Ingredients 2 cups (400 g) cubed cooking roast beef, in ¼-inch (65 mm) pieces 1½ cup (350 mL) cubed cooked potatoes 1 cup (240…

Beef Carpaccio I

Beef Carpaccio I

Ingredients 400 g high quality beef fillet 90 ml extra-virgin olive oil 1 small handful pine kernels, for toasting 50 g Parmesan, for shaving 1 dash of truffle oil, for drizzling (optional) Salt Black pepper Procedure Cut the beef fillet…

Banoffee Pie

Banoffee Pie

Ingredients 9 oz (250 g / 16 ea.) gingernut (or digestive) biscuits 10 oz (275 g / 2¼ sticks) butter 1 tin (400 g / 14 oz) sweetened condensed milk 6 oz (175 g / ¾ cup) caster sugar ¼…

Banana Cream Pie I

Banana Cream Pie I

Banana cream pie consists of a pastry shell pie filled with fresh sliced bananas in a vanilla pudding type base. A layer of whipped cream is added to the top. Ingredients Pie crust Grandma’s Pie Crust Pie filling ½ cup…

Baklava with Pistachio Nuts

Baklava with Pistachio Nuts

Ingredients Syrup 4 cups white granulated sugar 2 cups water 2 cinnamon sticks, each 3 inches long ¾ cups honey 1 tbsp lemon juice Nut mixture 1½ lb pistachio nuts 2 tsp cinnamon powder Pastry 1 lb phyllo dough, at…

Atropellado de Coco (Coconut and Sweet Potato Dessert)

Atropellado de Coco (Coconut and Sweet Potato Dessert)

Atropellado de coco is a traditional Yucatecan dessert, containing coconut and sweet potato. Ingredients Sweet potato Sugar Cinnamon Water Ground coconut Procedure Bake or steam sweet potato until soft, then mash it. Combine sugar, cinnamon, and water over medium-low heat…

Apple Pudding

Apple Pudding

Ingredients ¾ cup white granulated sugar 1 egg ¼ cup flour 1¼ teaspoons baking powder 1 pinch of salt 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup chopped walnuts or hickory nuts ½ cup chopped apples Procedure Beat sugar and egg until smooth.…

Apple Crumb Cake

Apple Crumb Cake

Apple crumb cake or apfelstreuselkuchen is a thin yellow cake with a thin layer of sliced apples and streusel on top. It is somewhat similar to apple crisp or apple cobbler, except that the base is a cake. The flavor…

Almond Meringue

Almond Meringue

Ingredients 4 oz (120 g / 3 ea.) egg whites 4 oz (120 g) superfine sugar 4 oz (120 g) almond meal Preparation Whip the egg whites to soft peaks. Add the sugar, a little at a time, and continue…

Marshmallows

Marshmallows

Marshmallows are a light, spongy confection made primarily with sugar and gelatin, although some recipes contain egg whites. Ingredients About 1 cup (125 g / 4.4 oz) confectioners’ sugar 3 ½ envelopes (2 tbsp plus 2 ½ tsp) unflavored powdered…