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Some recipes are born to make those seated at the table happy, and these filo pastry nests with brie, jam, and nuts are one of them. They are light, crispy bites with a creamy center and that sweet–savory contrast that always works.

Let’s make a mozzarella and pesto pull-apart bread shaped like a Christmas tree! Delicious and shareable, festive and easy to prepare with the step-by-step instructions I’ve included in this recipe.

There are traditional dishes that should be cooked and savored at least once in a lifetime. An example is the French onion soup I’m sharing today. A soup in a casserole, cooked slowly, that only asks for a bit of patience so the result is as spectacular as the classic recipes always are. If you haven’t had the chance to try this soup with gratinéed cheese, don’t miss this casserole recipe. If you already know it, you know as well as I do that the aroma and flavor of this French onion soup are incomparable.

I'm sure these salmon blinis with dill chantilly will become your star appetizer. It's a recipe that meets the three main requirements for success: it's very easy to prepare, it's ready in very little time, and the result is excellent. Also, by simply varying the ingredients, you'll have a go-to recipe to change things up and surprise family or guests.

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 homemade tocino de cielo recipe—this traditional Spanish dessert with over 500 years of history—has many fans and, besides being a perfect dessert to enjoy with the family on Sundays, is also an ideal recipe for using up egg yolks when you have a surplus*.

This Easter, I invite you to join us in preparing a recipe that brings the spirit of spring straight to our table: the French recipe for Pâté de Pâques (Easter pâté). This dish, rooted in the heart of the Loire Valley in France, is more than a simple meal; it is a symbol of celebration, combining the delicacy of pâté and the tradition of Easter eggs in a perfect harmony of flavors and textures.

Discover the art of making beef stew in a pressure cooker, a recipe that transforms beef and vegetables into a sublime, comforting dish, perfect for those who value time without wanting to give up flavor. At the heart of modern cooking, the pressure cooker emerges as an indispensable ally, allowing us to enjoy tender, juicy cuts of beef in less time than traditionally required, without compromising the richness of the flavors that define a classic stew.

You might not know that this traditional dessert, Pears in Wine, which you've surely heard about, is an extremely easy recipe to make. Besides being delicious and elegant! Dive into the fascinating tradition of Red Wine Poached Pears!

One of the treats that cannot be missing from any homemade dessert cookbook is the apple tart. Whether in its most classic version with a puff pastry base or baked upside down under the illustrious name Tatin, any preparation that combines a crispy pastry with apples is a guaranteed success. And that is exactly what you will get with this apple tart with caramelized walnuts in croûte.

These charming Italian cookies, known as Cantucci or almond biscotti, are a crunchy delight that has captivated palates for generations. Similar to carquiñolis, their characteristic toasted almond flavor and crunchy texture make them a favorite choice, especially during the Christmas holidays.

Roast pork with apples is one of those recipes that never goes out of style in my home. Since my childhood, the tempting aroma that fills the kitchen when this dish is cooking has been synonymous with special moments and family celebrations. The flavor of juicy, tender pork combined with the natural sweetness of caramelized apples, which blend in every bite, creates a symphony of flavors that awakens the senses. And it's super easy to prepare!