Ingredients Chocolate Cake 1 cup unsalted butter ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 2 cups granulated sugar 4 large eggs 1½ cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp vanilla extract ¼ tsp salt 1 cup chopped pecans (optional but traditional) Marshmallow Layer 3–4 cups mini marshmallows Chocolate Frosting ½ cup unsalted butter ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder ¼ […]
MOIST MARBLE CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE DRIZZLE With its soft texture, swirls of vanilla and chocolate, and shiny chocolate sauce on top, this marble cake is the perfect tea time treat! ⸻ Ingredients For the Cake • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened • […]
Gluten-Free Cinnamon Rolls (Soft, Gooey, Bakery-Style) Ingredients For the Dough 2 ¾ cups gluten-free all-purpose flour (with xanthan gum included) ¼ cup granulated sugar 1 packet (2¼ tsp) instant yeast ½ tsp salt ¾ cup warm milk (110°F / 43°C — not hot!) ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted 1 large egg (room temperature) 1 tsp […]
🌀🍯 Greek Kataifi (Shredded Phyllo Pastry with Nuts & Syrup) Serves: 12–16 Prep Time: 30–40 minutes Bake Time: 60 minutes Rest Time: 2–4 hours (for syrup absorption) Ingredients For the Kataifi 1 lb (450 g) kataifi pastry (shredded phyllo) 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, melted 2 cups chopped walnuts, pistachios, or a combo 1 […]
Soft Glazed Lebkuchen Bars (German Spice Bars) Fragrant, chewy, warmly spiced, and finished with a shiny lemon-sugar glaze — just like classic German Lebkuchen but baked into easy bars. Ingredients Dry Ingredients 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour 1 cup (200g) brown sugar 1 cup (100g) ground almonds or ground hazelnuts 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 […]
Gavros Tiganitos (Fried Anchovies) Crispy, golden anchovies with a squeeze of lemon — the ultimate Greek seaside meze! Ingredients • Fresh anchovies – 500 g (cleaned) • Flour – 100 g • Olive oil (for frying) • Lemon – for serving • Salt Instructions Rinse anchovies, pat dry, and lightly salt them. Coat with flour, […]
Sweet Creamy Jam Balls About This Recipe Sweet Creamy Jam Balls are a no-bake confection consisting of a creamy, often nut-based dough that is formed into balls, indented, filled with jam, and then rolled in coatings such as powdered sugar or coconut. This type of dessert is common in various European cuisines, particularly as a […]
Party Pies (Aussie Mini Beef Pies / Mini Meat Pies) Golden, flaky, buttery pastry filled with rich, saucy beef — the classic Australian favourite. Ingredients Beef Filling: 1 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 500g (1 lb) beef mince / ground beef 1 beef stock cube (or 1 tsp beef […]
CHICKEN CURRY extra spicy “my version” Ingredients: • 1.1 kilograms chicken leg quarters • 200ml coconut cream • 750ml water • 2 ½ tbsp curry powder • 2 medium potatoes • 1 large carrot • cooking oil • fish sauce • red and bell peppers • salt and pepper Spices [grind or chop] • 2 […]
DECADE-OLD NUTELLA BROWNIE Ingredients • 200 g butter • 200 g dark chocolate • 1 cup granulated sugar • 3 eggs (at room temperature) • 1 cup flour • 3 tablespoons cocoa • A pinch of salt • 1 teaspoon vanilla • 1 cup Nutella (for the filling) • • Extra 3–4 tablespoons Nutella for […]