How to Make Hungarian Chocolate Rum Torte (Kati Tészta)

Slice of Kati Tészta (Hungarian Chocolate Rum Torte) with burnt caramel shards and a sprinkle of sea salt, with a stack of chocolate bars blurred in the background.

There are some recipes that carry more than just flavor — they carry memory, comfort, and love. This Hungarian chocolate rum torte, known as Kati Tészta, is one of those timeless treasures. It’s a traditional Hungarian layered pastry made with tender dough, filled with a luxurious chocolate cherry rum filling, and topped with a rich chocolate…

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Easy Roasted Salmon with Mustard Sauce: Quick and Delicious

There’s something special about family recipes passed down through generations. They carry with them memories, tradition, and a comforting familiarity. I’m excited to share a twist on one of my family’s oldest recipes—roasted salmon with a tangy, savory-sweet mustard sauce passed down through generations. Easy Roasted Salmon with Mustard Sauce : A Delicious Twist on…

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How to Make Decadent Hungarian Marzipan Mocha Cake

Decadent marzipan mocha cake with one slice cut, surrounded by spring flowers and two slices on a plate with mini forks.

This scrumptious Hungarian Marzipan Mocha Cake is steeped in culture and history and above all, is the perfect blend of flavors. It’s a tender sponge filled with creamy homemade almond marzipan, layered with crunchy toasted almond slices and enrobed in a velvety, rich chocolate mocha frosting. In addition, it’s an easy-to-make indulgent experience that elevates…

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Maria’s Hungarian Apricot Ruffled Tart

Hungarian Ruffled Tart

This delightful tart recipe feels like a true treasure, discovered tucked away in a file of old recipes that belonged to my husband’s grandmother from Budapest. Lovingly typed in Hungarian, this recipe is a glimpse into the past, and its personal connection makes it all the more special. The name of this confection in Hungarian…

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Raspberry Pastry Cream and Cake Filling

Raspberry Pastry Cream

Raspberry Pastry Cream is a velvety, vibrant filling that can elevate almost anything. Whether you’re using it to fill cream puffs, eclairs, cakes or cupcakes, or just serving it in a dish with fresh berries and whipped cream, it’s the perfect embodiment of spring in a bite. My personal favorite way to enjoy it is…

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Raspberry Coconut Lafayettes

These delightful Raspberry Coconut Lafayette Cakes were a beloved staple of my childhood, created by our family bakery, Sugar & Spice. I haven’t tasted them in years, but the memory of their irresistible flavors stayed with me, sparking a desire to recreate them—and even elevate the taste I remember. The cake itself is moist and…

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Lillian’s Grasshopper Pie

Lillian's Grasshopper Pie recipe cut slice on a plate and full pie in the background with a blue napkin.

Some recipes just have a way of making you feel like you’re home, and for my husband Doug, Lillian’s Grasshopper Pie is one of those. Every time his family visited his grandparents in northern Michigan, they’d be greeted by this vibrant green, velvety pie with a crisp deep chocolate crust. The filling is light, airy,…

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Ellen’s Harvest Ginger Cookies

Harvest Ginger Cookies Stack

Holiday food traditions have a way of wrapping us in warmth and joy. And the memories these Harvest Ginger Cookies evoke are just as comforting and delightful as the cookies themselves. Soft and pillowy, these cake-like ginger cookies are infused with warm holiday spices and two harvest-inspired flavors—an orange cream cheese frosting and a vibrant,…

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Merry Cranberry Citrus Curd

Merry Cranberry Citrus Curd Finished

This Merry Cranberry Citrus Curd tastes as bright and tangy as it looks, packed with the perfect mix of tart cranberries, sweet orange juice and zest, and a touch of fresh ginger. Its refreshing and vibrant flavor elevates so many desserts and instantly feels like the holidays. As a long time lover of citrus curds,…

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Josephine’s Italian Wedding Cookies

holiday wreath with round Italian Wedding Cookies on top and a blue and white gingham bow Italian Wedding Cookie Recipe

JUMP TO RECIPE Unlike me, my grandmother Josephine never really had a sweet tooth, so making dessert was a rare, special treat. But during the holidays or when guests came over, she’d always whip up a batch of Italian Wedding Cookies. These little bites of heaven were soft, crumbly, and topped with a delicate ballet…

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