Baklava
This homemade baklava combines crisp layers of buttery phyllo pastry with a sweet, spiced walnut filling.
Though it requires some patience to assemble, the process is straightforward and results in a beautifully golden, syrup-soaked dessert.
Rich, ...read more
Banana and Coconut Muffins (with a hint of cocoa)
It had been a while since I last shared one of my famous muffin recipes, so to keep the tradition alive, here’s a new twist. Ever since I brought back my beloved toaster from Madrid (it’s nothing fancy, but it’s mine and I’ve gotten the hang ...read more
Carrot muffins
These carrot cake muffins are rich, aromatic, and full of warm spices, with crunchy walnut pieces in every bite.
Despite the extra effort of grating carrots and preparing the mix, they rise beautifully and deliver a moist, flavorful result.
Perfect ...read more
Cinnamon Apple Dessert (or a Twist on Apple Compote)
This simple apple dessert highlights the natural sweetness and health benefits of one of the world’s most popular fruits.
Apples are gently simmered with cinnamon and sugar until soft, creating a warm and comforting treat.
Quick to prepare and ea ...read more
Cinnamon Rice with Cranberries and Saffron
First of all—and a bit late—Happy 2013 to everyone! This Christmas has been anything but relaxing; I haven’t stopped for a single moment. In fact, I’m still on holiday (or rather, “pseudo-holiday,” since this is nothing like lying on a to ...read more
Lime and Grapefruit Cupcakes
I'm sorry, I just can't help it. This week I gave in to the temptation to make cupcakes again.
Today’s recipe is adapted—I think that having made so many muffins in so many different flavors gives me the confidence to just make them up on the ...read more
Pain d’épices (French spiced bread)
We continue with international cuisine saga with one of my favorite French buns, spiced sweet bread. I have been buying it for a while, trying different versions and brands and observing it carefully until today, when I have finally jumped into the p ...read more
Rice Salad with Lime and Melon
More rice—of course, it couldn’t be any other way (at this rate, my eyes are going to turn slanted!). This recipe is seasonal, and here’s a clue: melon. Have you figured it out? Exactly—summer and its rice salads: fresh, vibrant, and full of ...read more
Strawberries infused with balsamic vinegar with spiced yogurt
This elegant dessert combines strawberries infused in a sweet-and-sour balsamic syrup with a delicately spiced homemade yogurt.
Inspired by chef José María Arzak, it blends refined flavors with simple techniques, resulting in a sophisticated yet a ...read more
XS-sized cinnamon rolls (the famous cinnamon rolls)
This week I decided to take a break from cupcakes and try something a little different. As you might expect, my American side came out when I thought of these cinnamon rolls—or rather, mini cinnamon rolls—because even though you can’t really te ...read more
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