Recipes

Ermine Frosting (Flour Buttercream)

Named for its beautiful white color and creamy texture, ermine frosting was the original topping for red velvet cake until…

5 years ago

French Cruller Doughnuts

French Crullers are delicate doughnuts made from Pâte à Choux dough, fried and dipped into a sweet glaze. They’re light,…

5 years ago

Russian Buttercream Frosting

This incredibly rich and silky buttercream has been popular in Eastern Europe for generations. The sweetened condensed milk makes it…

5 years ago

Brown Sugar Scones

What’s a tea party without scones? These are the perfect marriage of the larger, more crumbly classic scone and the…

5 years ago

Italian Fig Cookies (Cucidati)

Stuffed with a paste of figs, dates and nuts flavored with a hint of bourbon, these pretty Italian cookies are…

5 years ago

Italian Sesame Cookies (Giuggiulena)

These festive Italian cookies are similar in crunchiness to biscotti and are great for serving with (or dipping into) coffee…

5 years ago

Italian Style Cream Puffs

Chocolate chips, roasted pistachios and a cherry on top bring texture and flavor to this Italian version of a classic…

5 years ago

Irish Potato Pancakes (Boxty)

Boxty is the Irish version of the potato pancake, served on St. Patrick’s Day and anytime comfort food is called…

5 years ago

Irish Soda Bread

Baking soda (bicarbonate of soda), flour and buttermilk are used to create this simple, traditional Irish staple. The bread was…

5 years ago

Chocolate Strawberry Cupcakes

Dress up these easy-to-make cupcakes for a special occasion with strawberries dipped in chocolate and a big dollop of fresh-made…

5 years ago

Red Velvet “Let’s Make Whoopie” Pies

Put a smile on your sweetheart’s face with these lovely little red velvet confections on Valentine’s Day, but keep this…

5 years ago

Conversation Heart Cakes

Express your love on Valentine’s Day with freshly baked tiny cakes that say exactly how you feel in an original…

5 years ago