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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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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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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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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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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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These dreamy Brown Butter Irish Lace Cookies are crispy, delicate, and light as air! With a rich, buttery toffee flavor, they’re simple enough to enjoy with a cup of tea, yet special enough for holidays or guests. Their unique texture and preparation cause them to spread thin during baking, becoming so transparent that you can…
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The recipes of our childhood are always the most delicious, especially when they’re wrapped in memories of loved ones. This vintage recipe for chocolate chip biscuits creates perfectly toasted, crunchy, biscotti cookies that are bursting with rich chocolate chips. They have a delicate, refreshing hint of citrus that beautifully complements the chocolate flavor. They are…
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Jewish Apple Cake is one of my favorite celebrations of the fall season. It has a moist texture and rich flavor, both of which are enhanced by an added burst of delicious, gooey cinnamon-sugar apples. Traditionally made in a tube or bundt pan, I find making it as a quick bread is a nice alternative…
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Go to School Cookies might just be the yummiest cookie I have ever tasted! They pack an explosion of deep chocolate flavor, are chewy on the interior with crunchy edges, and are finished with a blanket of creamy almond-vanilla frosting. They are the quintessential after school treat with a glass of milk and are a…
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