No yeast in a recipe is a good thing. As soon as I hear no yeast anything, I visualize a flat baked bread or pastry. Before, I thought if I didn’t put yeast in my […]
Tag: sweet treats
Homemade Marshmallows Recipe
Homemade marshmallows are what I like to call these fluffy, airy, and melt-in-your-mouth creations. If your throat is itching, grab a marshmallow! The gelatin helps soothe throat pain. I haven’t been baking lately, but these […]
Vatrushki (pastries with cheese filling)
What are Vatrushka Buns? They are sweet buns that are somewhat similar to a danish, made with a sweet simple dough recipe and stuffed with cheese filling. Vatrushki makes a great on-the-go breakfast option or […]
Meringue Jam Filled Tartlets
Making individual meringue jam-filled tartlets is a wonderful addition to your dessert table. It’s hard to put into words how tasty these sweet, crunchy, and creamy these individual desserts are, but I can tell you […]
Sweet Winter Trees Dessert
Sweet winter trees are nutty, soft, chew, and so so good! They are the perfect addition to any winter or holiday party and look super cute with some “snow” sprinkled on top.
Lemon Yogurt Layer Cake with Lemon Buttercream
If you’re a lemon dessert lover like I am, meet this Lemon Yogurt Layer Cake with Lemon Buttercream! It’s moist, sweet, creamy, and loaded with fresh lemon zest. And if the cake layers aren’t filled […]
Mom’s Homemade Bubbly Buttermilk Crepes
These homemade crepes are thin, bubbly, and delicate with buttery crisp edges. Made on the stove and cooked on a regular skillet. They’re ready for your choice of sweet or savory fillings and toppings. There […]
Easy Homemade Cranberry Jam
This cranberry jam is one I like to make for Thanksgiving and Christmas family meals. I especially like serving it with brunch, along with toast and muffins. While it can be easy enough to cut […]
Pryaniki – Honey Peppermint Cookies
Peppermint cookies (also called pryaniki) will melt in your mouth and become a holiday staple! These cookies are a childhood favorite. Russian pryaniki goes back to the traditional Russian kitchen, they were first baked for […]
Simple Homemade Cranberry Juice
If you love cranberries, you will love this sweet and refreshing cranberry juice that has a mildly tart taste and a whole bunch of nutritional benefits. This red-colored drink is usually popular during the holiday […]
Vanilla-Glazed Pumpkin Muffins
As soon as the cold breeze starts, it means it’s time to make these scrumptious Pumpkin Muffins! These pumpkin muffins are perfect for autumn mornings and afternoon snacks. The fall aromas of cinnamon, nutmeg, and […]
Bird’s Milk Cake Recipe (Ptichya Moloko)
Bird’s Milk Cake recipe is one of my favorite cakes. It’s also known as Ptichye Moloko. What’s inside the Bird’s Milk Cake? This cake is made with an easy, soft, and moist sponge cake. Then, […]
How to Make Chocolate Ganache in 3 Minutes
I use this as my complete guide for making homemade chocolate ganache, and so can you! There are just 2 ingredients and the uses of this ganache are endless. It can be used not only […]
Crepe Cake with Cream Custard and Chocolate Ganache
Once you have mastered the easy crepe technique, this cake is all about gently stacking and not overfilling on the cream. Mastering the crepe technique is indeed easy when you are using my easy crepe […]
Easy Baklava
This sweet, decadent Baklava brings an irresistible crunch packaged in a no-fuss, easy recipe. It’s jam-packed with layers of phyllo dough and walnut-y goodness – your taste buds will thank you. Oh, Baklava. Sweet, sweet […]
Pumpkin Roll with Ricotta Cream
A pumpkin roll is a fall favorite in our home. And this recipe is packed with pumpkin goodness, a sweet, smooth ricotta cream, and is baked to perfection. Deliciously spiced, moist, and irresistibly decadent – […]