Who can say no to an ultra-moist, extra chocolate-filled, vanilla-crazed cake? The combination of chocolate and vanilla is pure joy for most of us. There are plenty of alternatives out there. But sometimes, it just does not cut to bake that regular cocoa or devil’s food cake. You feel the urge for some deeper aroma […]
If you love authentic bread, you are going to fall in love with the Turkish flat brad Bazlama. It is enjoyed with many delicious spreads all around the Balkans, Mediterranean, and the Middle East. You can stuff it with your favorite food and prepare a festive sandwich, wrap your traditional meat dishes, or dip it […]
Butter cookies make everyone smile instantly. They are crispy, delicious, full of flavor, and insanely addictive with a hot cup of coffee! Maybe, they should be labeled as natural dopamine triggers. Most people enjoy these cookies during the holiday season. However, it is year-round fun for me, except maybe for the super-hot July and August. […]
I love Chinese food, and there is something magical about stir-frying. Add some oil in a wok, bring the temperature to high, and place any meat or vegetable you like in it. You can be sure that it will come out delicious! My favorite ones include chow-mein, spicy chicken, beef with broccoli, and fried shrimp. […]
If you fancy berries, you will love this fluffy berry cake recipe. Serve it with delicious icing on top and amaze your friends. The only special ingredient you might need is probably berry syrup. Other than that, we use regular stuff that you probably already have in the kitchen. Also, please feel free and pick […]
Here is another classic artisan bread recipe that no bread fan can say no! I have been making this recipe for years now. You will love the complex flavor and strong texture inside the loaf. However, it is not difficult to bring this together. Indeed, it is pretty easy to accomplish if you follow my […]
Did you know that simit is one of the most popular foods in Turkey? It is traditionally sold on the street. Just take a walk on any major avenue, and you will encounter a simit seller with a special food cart literally in five minutes or so. It is a delicious snack that you can […]
Neapolitan pizza is the king of all pizzas for me. I know everyone has a personal favorite, and some people tend to add tons of different toppings to their pizza. But to me, the simpler, the better! Note that it takes 24 hours to prepare the Naples style pizza. So, the amount of ingredients is […]
Chocolate chips (or chunks) cookies are probably one of the most popular snacks on the planet. They are so easy and quick to make. Even better, it only takes around 15 minutes to prepare some. However, there are some tricks that you should be aware of if you want to bake delicious cookies. For example, […]
The most important ingredient for tasty bread is patience! We all want to make some loaf on the run and expect it to look like the ones on the shelves of Artisan bakeries. Unfortunately, it is a bit difficult to attain a well-risen bread with crispy crust if you don’t provide the necessary fermentation period […]