Cakes & PastriesZucchini Brownies
A whole zucchini in the batter, and nobody notices it: instead, they stay moist for three days.
1 hrEasy204 kcal
No ratings yetOrigin: American
Desserts
Sweet dreams: creams, ice cream, and little treats to spoon up.
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DessertsPeach Crumble with Oat Streusel
One kilo of peaches, one baking dish, forty minutes, and streusel that still crunches the next day.
1 hr 15 minEasy449 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: American
DessertsAperol Popsicles
A Spritz you can bite into: Aperol, Prosecco, and orange juice in a popsicle that actually freezes solid despite the alcohol.
6 hr 15 minEasy117 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: Italian
Cakes & PastriesZwetschgendatschi
Bavarian sheet cake made of yeast dough, densely topped with Italian prune plums, the pastry that marks the end of late summer.
2 hr 30 minMedium269 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: German
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Cakes & PastriesPanettone
The Milanese Christmas cake: tall, airy, tearable into shreds, and the result of two days of patience.
16 hr 50 minAdvanced323 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: Italian
DessertsChristmas Pudding
The British Christmas pudding: dark, dense, keeps for months, and is traditionally served flaming.
18 hr 40 minMedium515 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: British
Cakes & PastriesMince Pies
Small British Christmas tarts with a dried fruit filling, meat-free for two hundred years despite the name.
2 hr 5 minMedium306 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: British
DessertsTurrón
Spanish Christmas nougat made of almonds and honey, either rock hard or buttery soft, with nothing in between.
25 hrAdvanced241 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: Spanish
Cakes & PastriesGalette des Rois
French King Cake made of puff pastry and almond cream, with a figurine inside and a crown on top.
2 hr 5 minMedium567 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: French
Cakes & PastriesRoscón de Reyes
Spanish Epiphany wreath made of yeast dough with orange blossom water, the scent that defines January 6th in Spain.
12 hr 2 minMedium327 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: Spanish
DessertsChiacchiere
Wafer-thin Italian carnival pastries: fried ribbons of dough that shatter loudly when you bite into them.
1 hr 25 minMedium392 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: Italian
Cakes & PastriesBerliner
The carnival classic with the white ring: golden brown on the outside, airy on the inside, filled with jam.
3 hr 5 minMedium318 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: German
DessertsHomemade Protein Ice Cream
Creamy ice cream with 20 grams of protein per serving, made without an ice cream maker using Skyr, banana, and protein powder.
4 hr 10 minEasy216 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: International
DessertsRice Pudding
Creamy rice pudding that does not burn, and the explanation of why sugar only belongs at the end.
50 minEasy452 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: German
Cakes & PastriesTarte Tatin
Upside-down apple tart with caramel, the most famous kitchen accident in France, repeated on purpose.
1 hr 30 minMedium357 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: French
Cakes & PastriesMadeleines
Shell-shaped little cakes with the characteristic bump, and the cold shock that creates it.
2 hr 32 minMedium96 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: French
Cakes & PastriesColomba Pasquale
The Italian Easter dove, a yeast cake like panettone, just in the shape of a dove and with an almond crust.
16 hr 45 minAdvanced420 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: Italian
Cakes & PastriesPastéis de Nata
Portuguese custard tarts with puff pastry, baked in an oven as hot as it can go.
1 hr 50 minMedium205 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: Portuguese
DessertsTorrijas
Spanish Easter toast in milk and wine, the French toast of Andalusia, and significantly better than its German relative.
3 hr 40 minEasy320 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: Spanish
DessertsSticky Toffee Pudding
Date cake with hot caramel sauce, and the dates are soaked in baking soda water beforehand, not plain water.
1 hrEasy650 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: British
BreakfastSyrniki
Russian quark pancakes that are golden brown on the outside and almost pudding-like on the inside. The secret is that the quark must be dry.
35 minEasy366 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: Russian
DessertsKaiserschmarrn
Torn pancake with raisins and powdered sugar, and the egg whites are beaten separately.
40 minMedium592 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: Austrian
Cakes & PastriesSachertorte
Viennese chocolate cake with apricot jam and glaze, and the glaze must cool to 40 degrees.
5 hr 35 minAdvanced475 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: Austrian
DessertsNo-Churn Ice Cream
Whipped cream and sweetened condensed milk, two ingredients, no stirring in the freezer.
6 hr 15 minEasy353 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: American
BreakfastFrench Toast
Stale bread soaks up the egg mixture, while fresh bread just swims in it, which is why this recipe is perfect for leftovers.
22 minEasy647 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: German
Leftover CookingLeftover Egg Whites 3 Ways
Meringue, financiers or an omelet, depending on how many egg whites are in the jar.
1 hr 45 minMedium735 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: French
Leftover CookingLeftover Egg Yolks 3 Ways
Aioli, pasta, or custard, egg yolks are the more valuable leftover, and they only last two days.
30 minMedium1149 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: French
Cakes & PastriesEggless Loaf Cake
Vinegar and baking soda replace the egg, creating carbon dioxide and a moist, fluffy result.
50 minEasy252 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: American
Cakes & PastriesPumpkin Pie
American pumpkin pie with cinnamon, ginger, and cloves in a blind-baked shortcrust pastry base.
5 hr 25 minMedium333 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: American
Cakes & PastriesCut-Out Cookies with Royal Icing
Cut-out cookies with sharp edges and colorful royal icing, the American Christmas classic.
2 hr 50 minEasy110 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: American
Cakes & PastriesBûche de Noël (Yule Log)
French Yule log: chocolate sponge cake with buttercream, decorated to look like tree bark.
4 hr 2 minMedium456 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: French
Cakes & PastriesNew York Cheesecake
Tall, dense cheesecake on a butter cookie crust, creamy and without a single crack.
9 hr 45 minMedium484 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: American
Cakes & PastriesChocolate Chip Cookies
Crispy on the outside, soft and chewy on the inside, marbled with melted chocolate chunks.
12 hr 37 minEasy288 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: American
Cakes & PastriesApple Pie
American apple pie with a flaky lattice crust and a cinnamon-spiced apple filling.
4 hrAdvanced540 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: American
DessertsTiramisu
Layers of espresso-soaked ladyfingers and airy mascarpone cream with cocoa.
6 hr 35 minMedium610 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: Italian
DessertsMousse au Chocolat
Airy, intensely chocolatey cream made from just four ingredients, without cream in the original.
4 hr 25 minMedium466 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: French
DessertsPanna Cotta
Delicately wobbly cream with vanilla, turned out and served with berry sauce.
5 hr 30 minEasy431 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: Italian
DessertsChurros with Chocolate Sauce
Fluted piped pastries made from choux pastry, rolled in cinnamon sugar and served with thick chocolate sauce.
45 minMedium686 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: Spanish
BreakfastBelgian Waffles
Thick waffles with deep pockets, crispy on the outside and airy on the inside thanks to beaten egg whites.
40 minEasy508 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: Belgian
Cakes & PastriesMoist Lemon Cake
Pound cake with lemon zest, syrup soak, and white glaze, moist for days.
1 hr 15 minEasy446 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: International
Cakes & PastriesChocolate Muffins
Dark, moist muffins with a domed top and melted chocolate chunks.
37 minEasy334 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: International
DessertsCaramel Flan
Unmolded egg custard with liquid caramel, silky smooth and without a single bubble.
7 hr 20 minMedium340 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: Spanish
Cakes & PastriesCinnamon Rolls
Soft yeast rolls with a cinnamon filling under a thick layer of flowing cream cheese frosting.
3 hr 8 minMedium492 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: American
DessertsCrêpes
Paper-thin French pancakes with lacy edges, sweet or savory.
1 hr 10 minEasy510 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: French
DessertsCrème brûlée
Silky vanilla custard beneath a glassy caramel crust that shatters when tapped.
5 hr 5 minMedium400 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: French
BreakfastFrench Toast
Bread soaked in an egg and milk mixture, fried until golden brown, and served with maple syrup and berries.
25 minEasy522 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: American
BreakfastFluffy Buttermilk Pancakes
Extra thick, cloud-soft American pancakes, the star of any Sunday breakfast.
25 minEasy391 kcal5(1)Origin: American- Desserts
Fudgy Chocolate Brownies
Crispy crust on the outside, soft like fudge on the inside, these brownies are addictive.
40 minEasy387 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: American 
ChristmasMoist Cinnamon Stars
Marzipan soft cinnamon stars with a glossy meringue topping, just like from the Christmas market and the highlight of any cookie tin.
1 hr 42 minMedium97 kcalNo ratings yetOrigin: German