The Kitchen

Moist apple and almond cake with a whipped cream topping

The name of this pastry immediately evokes images of autumnal forests and busy little tree dwellers. The exact origin of the name "squirrel cake" is difficult to pinpoint today. It likely stems from the generous filling of crunchy almonds and fresh apples. These very ingredients make the pastry wonderfully moist and provide a delightful texture.

Sweet and savory pan sandwich with Camembert and strawberries

Some dishes have the potential to transform an ordinary breakfast into something truly unique. This pan-fried sandwich with Camembert and strawberries is one such dish, guaranteed to put a big smile on your face first thing in the morning and carry you through the day with deliciousness. Exciting textures and unusual flavors combine to create a truly comforting meal.

Recreate the Bake Off mystery box challenge with this three-tiered lemon cake

What sets this recipe apart from a basic lemon sponge cake is its balance of textures and flavors. A light and airy sponge is complemented by a smooth, velvety cream filling, which contrasts beautifully with the tangy lemon flavor. The glaze, made with freshly squeezed lemon juice and sugar, soaks into the cake, ensuring that every slice has an intense citrus flavor, further enhanced by generous layers of whipped cream and lemon curd.

Receta de Nuriye: Şır Börek (Çibörek)

Şır börek (or çibörek) is a type of raw pastry made by placing a minced meat filling inside a thinly rolled-out dough, sealing it, and frying it in oil. Associated with Crimean Tatar cuisine, the filling is placed raw in the dough and cooks during frying. In Turkey, it is quite popular in Eskişehir. While çibörek recipes are generally made without yeast, this recipe uses leavened dough.

Caramelized figs: the recipe for this sweet preserve and how to use it

Caramelized figs are a sweet late-summer preserve, ideal for making when you have plenty of fresh figs available, so you can enjoy these delicious sugary fruits even in the winter.

Pamela Anderson’s signature vegan cinnamon rolls

At her home in Vancouver Island, Pamela Anderson starts Sunday mornings off sweet with these labor-of-love cinnamon rolls. Brought down still warm in their cast-iron pan to the end of the pier at her remodeled Ladysmith, BC home, Anderson savors these fluffy, sweet rolls, from her cookbook I Love You: Recipes from the Heart, with family and friends, accompanied by strong black coffee for guests.

Cottage cheese gives scrambled eggs a creamier texture.

The ricotta cheese beaten with the eggs and cooked over medium-low heat gives a silky texture without overpowering the egg flavor.

Chocolate dessert recipes that deserve their own fan club

19 chocolate desserts that deserve their own fan club.

Very good tofu wok

Crispy fried tofu, crunchy vegetables and a rich, spicy garlic chili sauce make an irresistible combination.

Vegetable soup becomes Irish soup with just one more ingredient

The arrival of autumn heralds soup season, and there are plenty of recipes to warm you up and savor with every sip. But if you're looking for a simple way to elevate your favorite vegetable soup, give it a creamy Irish twist. Just two to four tablespoons of your favorite Irish butter are all you need to sauté the vegetables for an even more delicious dish.

Banana tahini chia pudding with peanut butter chocolate sauce

Basic chia puddings have nothing on the complex balance of bitter and sweet in this nutty recipe from the Smorgasbowl cookbook. Make the night before, and wake up to this nourishing, satiating breakfast that’s ready to enjoy straight from the refrigerator.

Introducing "wagon stew": the hearty comfort food cowboys devoured on the trail

Come on, folks! Wagon stew was a warming, comforting meal that cowboys often enjoyed at the end of the day after herding cattle on the old frontier. A hearty mix of beef, vegetables, and potatoes, it was the perfect way to replenish energy after a long day of hard work in the open air. On long cattle drives, cowboys generally ate whatever they could carry during the day, like jerky, a classic roadside snack. For meals, the group would gather around a wagon, essentially a mobile kitchen ("chuck" was slang for food).

Crispy marble waffles with cocoa and hazelnuts

Waffles are a top choice for many when it comes to uncomplicated baked goods. Whether for a leisurely weekend breakfast or an afternoon coffee, freshly baked waffles are always a good idea. Two-tone marble waffles offer a particularly delightful alternative to classic white batter.

Fluffy vanilla yogurt waffles for the perfect breakfast

Is there any occasion that doesn't call for freshly baked waffles? Hardly. Whether as a sweet treat on Sunday morning, a cozy accompaniment to afternoon coffee, or even a savory dinner in a modified form, waffles are always a good idea. No wonder: the batter is quick to mix, and the result fills the kitchen with an irresistible aroma. Our vanilla yogurt waffles are no exception.

Penne with sausage and stracchino cheese, ready in 10 minutes: the dinner-saving recipe that everyone will love

Penne with sausage and stracchino cheese is the perfect solution for those who want to bring a rich and delicious dish to the table with minimal effort. This recipe plays on the contrast between the bold saltiness of the browned sausage and the melting sweetness of the stracchino cheese, which together create an irresistible cream without the need for cream.

Mixing fresh rosemary and coarse salt: what is the purpose of this ingredient in your dishes?

Did you have leftover fresh rosemary and coarse salt? By combining these two ingredients, you can create true culinary wonders. Let us explain why.

Penne: recipes, best sauces, and ideas

Few people know that it was the Genoese who invented penne in the 19th century and named them that way because the two slanted cuts at the ends resembled the fountain pens of the time.

Pineapple juice tenderizes the meat and gives the barbecue a tropical flavor

Among barbecue marinades, pineapple juice is sweet, slightly acidic, and softens tough meat until it falls off the bone.

Tom's meadow soup with butter-fried chanterelles

Ängamat is a fantastically delicious soup made with Swedish harvest vegetables. This recipe also includes butter-fried chanterelles.

Why pilsner is best served in a tall glass

A light and refreshing pilsner gains character when served in a narrow glass, designed to preserve freshness, foam and color.

Red Velvet Cupcakes

Even though I do give instructions below as to how to make these into one big Red Velvet Cake, I like them so much more as cupcakes.

Joan Roca: For this Spanish chef, the most delicious starter is prepared with 500g of prawns and the juice of half a lemon

Having guests over and don't know what to serve as a starter? Spanish chef Joan Roca has created a dish with prawns and lemon juice. It's delicious and, above all, very refreshing. Recipe.

Chicken Katsu

Chicken katsu is one of those things that’s genuinely hard to mess up and yet somehow tastes so much better homemade than most places serve it. Crispy panko crust, juicy tender chicken inside, and in my mom’s version, thinly sliced onion pressed into the breading before it gets fried.

Gemelli with anchovies, tomatoes and mascarpone

Quick, simple and, much as I hate the word, tasty. I know no self-respecting Italian would let tomato seeds sully a sauce, but I do so very happily, and it’s the gloop inside the halved cherry tomatoes that adds cohesion to the spicy, tangy creaminess.

Quick and easy fried banana dessert: prepared with rice paper

Banana rice paper dessert is a practical treat made by filling rice paper sheets with bananas caramelized in brown sugar and butter, then frying them in a pan. The crispy texture of the paper as it heats up, contrasting with the soft banana filling, makes it unique.

Chefs reveal the secret to achieving crispy chicken skin

The key to irresistibly crispy chicken usually lies in the cut you choose and the cooking method, whether you prefer juicy thighs or a roast chicken for everyone.

Spinach with pinenuts and sultanas

This is a fabulous side dish with a plain roast or piece of meat or fish, but is good enough to be relished alone, even for those who are not vegetarian.

Vegan pumpkin whoopie pies

These vegan pumpkin whoopie pies are the fall treat you absolutely need in your life! Made with two soft pumpkin cakes sandwiched with luscious vegan cream cheese filling, every bite is like an explosion of pumpkin season in your mouth.

Easy and delicious creamy parsnip soup with honey recipe

Duck cutlets in the oven