Weekends in the Kitchen and Beyond
After a couple of weeks of baking holiday cakes and cookies, I was in need of baking something quick and easy. I returned to my all-time favorite, the chocolate chip cookie. But since it’s wintertime, and winter and spices tend to go hand-in-hand, I decided to try out a spiced chocolate chip cookie to shake […]
I was interested in finding new Christmas desserts from around the world, and I came across this traditional Spanish dessert called “Marquesas.” I was especially thrilled to learn that these cakes use mainly almond flour and are gluten-free. I was looking for a traditional yet gluten-free dessert for my mom for Christmas, so Marquesas fit […]
Honey-based gingerbread cookies are a Polish specialty. The city of Toruń is particularly known for their gingerbread cookies. The cookies date back to the Medieval times–I love them just for this reason! While Christmas-themed gingerbread cookies are made in our home during the holiday season, these cookies can be enjoyed anytime of year. Wedel is one brand that we […]
One of my favorite flavors is peppermint, especially when incorporated into something chocolaty. Take a break from counting calories this holiday season and try out these mind-boggling 3-layer mint cream brownies. There are a few extra steps and added waiting times involved to put this together, but, you should still go for it. Make the […]
Out of my top 3 Polish Christmas treats, this has got to be no. 1. Slathered in a chocolate glaze, layered with plum/prune filling, this spicy honey cake is to die for. Working with honey is always tricky though. This year was no exception. First, I had to heat up some honey. I added sugar […]