WHAT ARE MANDELBROT: Mandelbrot, a delightful and crunchy treat, is often referred to as Jewish biscotti. With its Eastern European origins deeply rooted in Jewish culinary tradition, the name ‘Mandelbrot’ is derived from German and Yiddish, translating to ‘almond bread.’These treats are a beloved staple, particularly during Jewish holidays like […]
These coffee chocolate chip cookies are a coffee lover’s wildest dream; each bite is a harmonious blend of rich coffee notes and gooey pockets of chocolate. WHY YOU’LL LOVE THESE COOKIES: Espresso + Chocolate: A match made in heaven, just like a classic love story, they bring out the best of […]
Danish wedding cookies are petite confections renowned for their rich buttery taste and distinctive nuttiness derived from the toasted pecans. These small round cookies are elegantly coated in powdered sugar, creating a delightful blend of sweetness and nutty flavor on every bite. WHAT ARE DANISH WEDDING COOKIES? Danish wedding cookies, […]
Learn how to make Cuccidati (Italian fig cookies) from scratch, a delicious shortbread cookie filled with a flavorful paste of dry fruits, nuts, and different spices. “Cuccidati,” also known as “Sicilian fig cookies,” is a traditional Italian cookie shortbread filled with dried fruits, nuts, and spices. I like to call […]
You will be pleasantly surprised by trying these Italian sesame cookies; imagine a delicate crunch giving way to a rich, nutty sweetness, accompanied by a subtle hint of orange and vanilla. Italian sesame cookies are called “reginelle” and originated in Sicily, in the city of Palermo. The taste is halfway […]
Madeleines are bite-sized French cookies with a buttery center and crispy edges characterized by the shell shape and signature hump. Delicate, with a subtle hint of lemon and vanilla, is the perfect treat to serve with a cup of tea. WHAT ARE MADELEINES: Madeleines are tiny shell-shaped sponge […]
Italian hazelnut cookies called ” Baci di dama,” in Italian, translated to English “lady’s kisses,” are sandwiches of shortbread cookies, usually made with hazelnut or almond flour and filled with a dollop of melted dark chocolate. A LITTLE BIT OF HISTORY: They were created in the region of Piedmont, in northern Italy, during the 19th […]
“Alfajores de maicena” are delicious South American cookies. It is a luscious layer of “dulce de leche” sandwiched between two crumbly and melt-in-your-mouth cornstarch cookies. WHAT ARE ALFAJORES: Alfajores are famous Argentinian cookies popular throughout Latin America, Spain, and Israel. It consists of two discs of cornstarch butter cookies filled […]
These brown butter chocolate pecan cookies are easily one of the best cookie recipes I have ever made. Gooey dark chocolate combined with nutty brown butter and toasted crunchy pecans, these cookies are a one-way trip to heaven. INGREDIENTS TO MAKE BROWN BUTTER CHOCOLATE PECAN COOKIES: Butter: Butter is an essential […]
These salted caramel diamond cookies are buttery and melt-in-your-mouth shortbread cookie with the addition of salted caramel. I honestly can’t think of a more addictive combo. I’ll need to make enough to avoid fighting for the last cookie in my house. Ingredients to make caramel french diamond cookies: Sugar: I use […]
Hey, I'm Luca, a professional chef and content creator from Italy currently living in NYC. All the recipes are tested multiple times to make sure that they are delicious and easy to replicate at home.
