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Today I bring you a show-stopping dessert, one that dresses up a table and invites celebration at the mere mention of its name. This raspberry mille-feuille with vanilla diplomat cream, made with homemade puff pastry, is an absolute delight. I assure you that as soon as you present it at the table, they’ll give you applause. And at the first bite, you’ll receive a heartfelt ovation.

Today I bring you a recipe with the scent of the countryside and a fresh, sunny spring. I invite you to travel to any of Spain's colorful lavender meadows or those of Provence, France, without leaving home, with every bite of these lavender-glazed cinnamon rolls.

Whether you love spicy food or it's not your thing, today I'm going to tempt you with this delight in the form of cheddar and chili rolls, tender and warm they go down wonderfully. These slightly spicy cheese buns are the perfect excuse to gather everyone at home around the table. And if you prefer them without the spicy touch, you can omit the chili with complete peace of mind.

Today I invite you to put a twist on torrijas, pain perdu, or French toast, which, although not the same, could be called half-sisters. We’re not going to fry them in oil or cook them on the griddle with a knob of butter, but with this Crispy French Toast Pudding recipe, we’ll turn brioche bread into a true spectacle.

If you adore cinnamon rolls, with their delicious topping and intense flavor, this Pan cinnamon roll will feel like a dream come true. A cinnamon roll, wrapped inside another roll that is wrapped in a third, and finally wrapped in a fourth and last one, forming a large cinnamon roll, perfectly baked, generously covered with a wonderful cream cheese and butter frosting and rounded off with the aroma and taste of cinnamon. Could you ask for more? I don’t think a response is necessary!

If there is a traditiona sweetl that never fails at parties and celebrations, those are the crispy fried flowers with sugar and cinnamon. With their delicate shape and light texture, these little golden wonders have been passed down from generation to generation, becoming a staple of Spanish homemade baking.

The oil sweet bread or "pompe à huile" is a traditional bread from Provence, in southeastern France. Its texture is not as fluffy as brioche, but its flavor is unique and very aromatic. Although in its region of origin it is usually made during the Christmas season, I assure you it's worth breaking that custom and enjoying it for breakfast or as a snack at any time of the year.

There’s something magical about making homemade focaccia: that moment when the dough begins to transform, the aromas of garlic and Parmesan fill the kitchen, and you know you’re creating something special. This recipe has it all: a crispy, golden crust that smells divine, a soft, fluffy interior that soaks up the finest olive oil, and the unmistakable touch of Parmesan that elevates every bite.

Can you smell it? That cinnamon-bread aroma fills the whole house and all my senses, which is why I couldn’t keep this recipe to myself! It’s a delightful bread! This cinnamon and raisin bread is very easy to make. It requires little kneading and I call it bread... although it would be just as fair to call it cake, since it sits somewhere between the two (it’s a bread that needs rising, but you won’t have to do a long kneading).

Perfect for a party snack or a family breakfast, this Brioche chinois con crema de limón that I'm sharing today is on the list of family favorites. Besides being very tasty and tender, it has the advantage of being one of those treats you can enjoy again and again, since, by simply changing the filling cream, it will never be the same.

Semlor, or semla (singular), are one of the most traditional pastries of Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Norway and Estonia. They consist of a cardamom bun filled with almond paste and whipped cream. In my case, I chose whipped cream and mascarpone, because to my taste, besides having a better texture and body, they are much richer.

The Swedish buns, known as 'Kanelbullar' (kanelbulle, singular), have become a culinary treasure of Swedish tradition. These buns, intricately twisted, imperfect and individual, capture the warm essence of cardamom from southern India. Cinnamon and cardamom are the most popular fillings, topped with Swedish pearl sugar on the cinnamon ones and a touch of sugar with cardamom on the cardamom ones. I encourage you to try them because they are delicious!