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Chicken in wine with morels is a classic choice that combines the best of comforting cuisine with a touch of elegance. This recipe, perfect for holidays and celebrations, highlights the flavor of the chicken in a rich wine and morel sauce that will delight all your guests. Served with a side of fresh pasta, this dish becomes the centerpiece of a festive table, full of unmatched flavors and irresistible aromas.

In the wide range of appetizers and bites that delight palates around the world, confusion often arises about the terms used to describe these culinary treats. Let’s demystify some of these common terms and clarify the differences between canapé, montadito, pincho, and other classic appetizers. At the end, I leave you links to some recipes I think you’ll love to see (and enjoy!).

Which appetizer will you like best? I think that among these canapé and little toast options we bring you today, you won't know which to choose... Because they're all delicious appetizers! Plus, making them takes very little time but they'll make a wonderful impression at your special lunches and dinners. Check out the appetizers we bring you! I hope you find them inspiring. Let's go for them!

Back to the cold, back to the oven! I think it's a wonderful ally in the kitchen, because it lets me stop worrying about watching the stove and the result is always fantastic. And this onion tart is good proof of that — you'll see why in a moment!

Now that the cold has arrived, there’s nothing better than a comforting cream soup to go into the casserole. This time, with our classic mushroom cream soup recipe, which we prepare in the cast iron casserole. The heady aroma of mushrooms sautéing in the kitchen evokes a sense of warmth and familiarity, like a hug in the form of flavor. The process is a delight for the senses, from the gentle sizzle as they cook to the irresistible aroma that unfolds gradually.

This Italian-style mushroom risotto is a dish that appeals at any time of year, but especially in autumn. I'm sure you'll like it so much you'll want to enjoy it again and again. An exquisite recipe that combines the creaminess of risotto with the woodland flavor of the mushrooms and the always-special touch of Parmesan cheese.

If there’s one thing that makes a holiday traditional in my house, it’s bringing to the table some filled wafer rolls or "neulas", as we always call them at home. We love them! They are never missing from the Christmas and Easter table, and we bring them out after dessert, alongside the turrones or tea cookies, at coffee time. They’re a perfect sweet bite to finish the meal, and they’re very easy to make at home!

The filled little rolls are a great option to serve a very complete and visually appealing dish. Today, these mini rolls are filled with lamb, pine nuts, raisins, and spices — an exquisite recipe you'll make very easily.

I bring you a braided bread very traditional in countries like the Czech Republic or Slovakia. Its name is vianočka and it is a soft sweet bread with a delicious hint of vanilla. Its name comes from the word vianoce, which means Christmas, and the braid originally represented baby Jesus wrapped in his little blanket. But nowadays it is not made only at Christmas; it is enjoyed throughout the year.

There are recipes that are incredibly simple to make and that, moreover, deliver a surprising result. Like these Millionaire’s Shortbread bars.

It's a winning combination, however you look at it. This is a three-layer bar: buttery shortbread, toffee cream, and dark chocolate coating… Impossible to say no to this temptation.

For avid home cooks and grateful diners, nothing is more eagerly awaited at this time of year than having on the table any dish that smells, tastes, or evokes Christmas. Traditional stews are welcomed with joy every year because they are part of those moments that are etched into our memories. But new recipes are also expected to delight your guests, and this Christmas tree stuffed with basil pesto will achieve that goal.

Few snacks are as quick and elegant as these chocolate-covered hazelnuts, or hazelnut bites, as we call them at home.