This Italian almond cake, known as torta Elvezia, features almond-meringue layers (almond dacquoise) sandwiched with a rich buttercream and finished with toasted flaked almonds. Gluten-free and elegant, this cake serves about 12 people and is ideal for celebrations. This almond dacquoise cake follows naturally from other nut-based meringue layer cakes like Sans Rival (cashew dacquoise), … Read more

Since I first posted this recipe, I’ve created an updated version using oat flour. An easy, healthy single-serve tiramisu: a soft, fluffy coffee-soaked buckwheat sponge layered with a creamy protein-rich filling and finished with cocoa powder. Ready in about 15 minutes — perfect for breakfast. This is not a traditional tiramisu — there are no … Read more

One sauce I relied on a lot while eating raw was this sun‑dried tomato spread. It pairs beautifully with salads, raw crackers, zucchini noodles, or as a sandwich spread. The recipe is embarrassingly simple — just a handful of basic ingredients — but it adds creamy, bright flavour to many dishes. I’ve been using it … Read more

It’s official — doughnut trifles are the easiest and most delicious way to make a trifle. Layer doughnuts, whipped cream, fresh berries and lemon curd for a quick, crowd-pleasing dessert. This year has become the unofficial Year of the Doughnut in my kitchen. After experimenting with doughnut ice cream sundaes, doughnut-flavored ice cream, and grilled … Read more

This lemon drizzle cake is a 9×9 square cake with poked holes filled with a bright lemon drizzle and finished with a tangy lemon cream cheese frosting. It’s moist, tender, and overflowing with fresh lemon flavor from the batter through to the frosting. Simple to make yet impressive to serve, this lemon drizzle cake has … Read more

Baked Oats Namak Pare — a savory, crunchy snack made with whole wheat and oats. This is a healthier take on the traditional namak pare and is easy to prepare. After sharing an indulgent Mithai Cheesecake, I wanted to post something lighter and more wholesome. Namak pare are one of my favorite snacks — back … Read more

That southern favorite: chicken fried steak. It can be the best meal you’ve ever cooked or a frustrating disaster. Ever breaded a cube steak only to have all the coating slide off in the pan? Or end up with lumpy, unappetizing gravy? I’ve been there — until I perfected the method below. Here’s the secret … Read more

Chinese Eggplant Cook Eat World By Lee Jackson ↣ Published on: July 23, 2019 Last Updated: December 9th, 2025↣2 Comments↣ My creamy Chinese eggplant is a comforting, umami-rich stir fry. A glossy, sweet-and-salty sauce clings to tender eggplant pieces, making it a quick, satisfying dish for weeknights or a simple dinner on rice. This simple … Read more

Blackstone Chopped Italian Subs are an incredibly simple and satisfying griddle recipe. Turn a routine sandwich night into something special by using your Blackstone griddle. Chopped deli meats crisped and warmed on the griddle make an outstanding sandwich. Chopped deli meat crisped and warmed on the griddle for a pretty amazing sandwich! How to make … Read more