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At Christmas, there are desserts that need no introduction — and the French Yule log is one of them. A timeless classic, known for its tender genoise sponge, smooth and creamy filling, and that chocolate coating that resembles a log of firewood, making it instantly recognisable on any festive table. Elegant, comforting, and rich in history, it’s one of those sweet treats you’re always eager to make when the holiday season comes around.

Have you ever made gnocchi at home? Although the most traditional are homemade potato gnocchi, these sweet potato gnocchi with honey and browned butter are a real delight and I assure you that making them is not difficult. This is an easy and quick recipe, and very impressive. Also, these sweet potato gnocchi are much more colorful and, sautéed in browned butter, sage and garlic, just as I suggest, the result is truly very flavorful.

As you may already know, I love fresh pasta. Making it, cooking it and savoring it. I like it in all its forms and with any sauce or accompaniment. Since I also enjoy adapting recipes (forgive me, purists), today I bring you these Spaghetti with cuttlefish and shrimp ragù, a delicious dish with lots of summer flavor, because I believe seafood dishes taste like summer.

In case there was any doubt that I love it, today we're making fresh pasta! With a few changes, though, because instead of using wheat flour, we'll make it with semolina to achieve a more rustic texture, with more fiber and protein. And also more porous, so it will absorb flavors better. You'll see how, this way, the recipe for semolina spaghetti with cherry tomatoes and marinated fresh tuna turns out incredible and very tasty.

How about making fresh pasta at home? I assure you there's nothing simpler and the result is wonderful. To give it a more intense flavor and a livelier color, this time we'll make it using only the egg yolks. So get the flour and eggs ready to make this excellent pasta all'uovo recipe: Egg spaghetti with sautéed asparagus.

Yes, I know it's summer and it's hot. I also know that just thinking about turning on the oven makes you want to fan yourself, but I assure you that when you try this roasted onion and garlic focaccia you'll forget the 250º C temperature it needs to bake at, because you'll want to make it again at the earliest opportunity. That's why I wanted to share this recipe today, despite being in the middle of a heat wave.

If you've ever tried tapenade and loved it, today I suggest an adaptation of this olive pâté, which is made in no time and is finger-licking good. It's usually made with black olives and you can also find it with green olives, but the two types are not usually mixed. This homemade tapenade uses olives from both varieties; you'll see how perfectly the combination works.

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!

Sometimes it can be hard to get the little ones at home — and some grown-ups too — to make a happy face when it's time to eat vegetables. But with these egg nests with vegetable spaghetti, you'll see everyone asking for seconds. This recipe is perfect for combining colorful vegetables, creating nests as eye-catching as they are nutritious, which will look stunning with the egg in the center.

If you're looking for a quick, simple dessert that never fails, these lemon and cheese mousse cups are the perfect choice. With very few ingredients and no need to complicate things in the kitchen, you'll have a fresh, creamy, and flavorful dessert ready in no time.

These vegetable and brie tartlets are one of those little pleasures I always have on hand, whether for a quick family dinner or when I want to impress with a simple but delicious appetizer. The recipe combines the fresh flavor of garlic-sautéed vegetables with the creamy touch of brie, creating an irresistible mix. And don't forget to add honey when serving! It's the contrast that completes the dish, trust me.

There's no better way to put a smile on your guests' faces than by serving this garlic bread with snacking cheese at dinner. They'll go crazy! It bakes up crispy on the outside and incredibly soft on the inside, with the outstanding, delicious flavor of the cheese blend and garlic. Certainly an occasion to make the saying come true: you won't leave even the crumbs!