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Easy Hanukkah donuts.

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Hanukkah donuts, also called “sufganiyot” in Hebrew, are pillowy balls of deep-fried dough filled typically with strawberry jam. They are similar to other doughnut recipes like Berliner or bomboloni.  WHAT ARE SUFGANIYOT? These delicious deep-fried donuts have been around since the 16th century. They are traditionally eaten at Hanukkah, the […]

Breakfast, Dessert, Special dessert

“Maritozzi” Italian sweet buns.

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Maritozzi is a fluffy brioche bun filled with fresh vanilla-infused whipped cream, and it is Roman’s favorite breakfast! WHAT’S MARITOZZI? Have you ever heard of “Maritozzi”? Those delicious Italian sweet buns are a Roman staple. A delicate brioche made with the best Italian olive oil, filled with vanilla bean whipped […]

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No-bake tiramisu truffles with Nutella® filling.

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These no-bake tiramisu truffles with Nutella® filling are exactly the treat you need when you crave tiramisu but are too lazy to make it.   I like to make them and stick them in the freezer, and I just pop them in my mouth whenever I want; it’s awesome.   Ingredients […]

opened can of dulce de leche
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Dulce de leche

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I fell in love with dulce de leche while living in Spain, where my Argentinian friends introduced me to this delicacy.   Churros, alfajores, and pancakes, to name a few, dulce de leche elevate every dessert, and best of all, it’s ridiculously easy to make.   What is dulce de leche:  “Dulce […]

banana pudding in a mason jar, topped with caramelized bananas and cookies.
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How to make banana pudding from scratch

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The first time I tried the banana pudding from Magnolia bakery, I almost passed away from how good it was! BUT, when I started looking for the recipe online, I found out it is made with Jell-O and store-bought cookies…What???       As a chef and kitchen nerd, I refuse […]