I’ve been making macarons for years now, but I do remember the start being quite terrifying as everything I read online about macarons painted them in the image of a very difficult dessert to make. And they do are difficult, but in the meantime I found desserts that I feel are much more difficult to…
Pistachio and Momofuku are two terms that I absolutely love, therefore it should surprise no one that I finally put them together in a pistachio Momofuku cake. I love pistachio for its green vibrant color and rich taste and Momofuku through its simplicity of approaching desserts and layering. During my first years of baking, Momofuku…
Red Velvet is a well-known cake that needs no introduction, but this version with dark chocolate offers a unique twist. Typically, Red Velvet is associated with refreshing, tangy flavors. However, this recipe stands apart with its rich, intensely chocolaty profile and crunchy texture from crisp crumbs. Each slice of this Dark Chocolate Red Velvet cake…
Dark chocolate and coffee form a classic pairing in pastry, the best example being the iconic Opera cake. The two flavors enhance each other beautifully, making this chocolate and coffee entremet a refined, airy, and creamy dessert perfect for special occasions. What sets this entremet apart, beyond its taste and appearance, is the crunchy layer….
Dubai chocolate has conquered the world! Or so it feels. Anywhere I look I see either a tablet or some dessert that has a layer of pistachio kataif filling. And I am not one to complain because pistachio is my favorite dessert flavor. I am here for it in fact, enjoying every second of it…
Autumn is a great season, although not my favorite. I am a summer girl, that’s for sure. However, I do appreciate the abundance of autumn. All these colors are gorgeous and the pears, the apples, the pumpkins are delicious with their flavor, smoothness, crispness even. But from all the fruits, pears are my favorite. There’s…
Chocolate truffles are a must for any pastry passionate. They are easy to make and offer the greatest satisfaction when enjoyed. Not only they are chocolatey, but can also be infused with plenty of other flavors, from a simple vanilla (by simple I do not mean boring however), to a more complex or even daring…
Pears are so delicate! I guess that is why I love them so much! No matter how you cook them, they are tasty, textured and have a gorgeous color. However, they need to be paired with ingredients that can make them shine, otherwise the risk to overpower them is quite high. I find spices, wine,…
Mini Tonka Banana Tarts are a delightful fusion of classic pastry techniques and exotic flavors, offering a sophisticated dessert that takes the common banana and turns it into something that your taste buds will enjoy so much! Each bite is an indulgent experience, made with premium ingredients and flavors, crafted with care for taste and…
Sea Buckthorn is one of the fruits that one grows up with as a Romanian. It is considered to be very healthy and kinda stimulating for one’s immune system and we store it in honey for the winter and eat it in the morning on an empty stomach for its health benefits during the cold…