Cakes, Tarts

Today we open our Russian Monday section with the recipe of “Medovik” – Russian Honey cake dedicated to all athletes competing at the Olympic Games in Sochi! The mere…

For a simple tasty breakfast, try this old-time country style recipe. Sprinkle these large puffy cakes with sugar and cinnamon for a delectably simple dessert. Inspired by Tomas Keller…

Quick breakfast cakes are made from the same type of batter as muffins. They share the same uneven, sometimes cake-like crumb. They are bread we fill with nuts and…

You have probably noticed by now how much I like to use props for my styling and photography: a variety of dishes, cups, cutting boards, flowers, napkins etc. Yes,…

Approaching winter holidays are always filled with fabulous flavor. Well in advance of the actual holidays we set up the tree, stock up on our favorite foods, fetch marinades…

The rich chocolate sponge, moistened with brandy and cherries, is still one of my favorite of all the chocolate cakes. The dark chocolate cherry cake is a perfect party…

The inspiration for this cake came from American holiday traditions. All favorites (pumpkin, cranberries, cream cheese, and liqueur) in one cake. It’s a wonderful dessert for a holiday party…

Prior to the opening of their Hotel Tatin in Lamotte-Beuvron, France in 1894, Stephanie and Caroline Tatin discovered a sweet treat that will soon lead to one of the…

Yes, I have to admit, I do have a sweet tooth and bake something sweet quite often. In my family, 4 o’clock afternoon tea is a cherished tradition. Tea…

The apple harvest upon us and we are searching for interesting recipes with apples. On a rainy day when leaves start changing colors having a cup of hot herbal…

This is a simple cake: moist, lemony and delicious for breakfast.…

A good, quick dessert cake for a family supper. Hazelnuts add an unusual nutty texture to this moist and delicious cake. Honey makes a sweet and smooth glaze. Can…

Summer is the perfect time to enjoy berry tarts and galettes when berries are flooding the farmers’ markets. If you can’t find the mulberries, use what you have for…

Dear readers, today in “Russian Monday” I would like to introduce popular dessert dish named “Charlotte”, or in Russian pronunciation “Sharlotka” – apple cake. The recipe is very simple…

No-Bake Yogurt Strawberry Cake is a light and refreshing dessert for a summer’s day. The simple, fresh taste of berries combines with creamy yogurt, and the color contrast looks…

I wanted to bake this tart for quite some time. It has a special crust and the recipe is by pastry genius Pierre Herme. Ingredients include hardboiled egg yolk,…

I created this recipe when thinking about how I could convert one of my favorite desserts, cannoli, into a  Chocolate Orange Cannoli Cupcakes. Incredibly easy to make, decadently chocolatey,…