Christmas Season

On this page you can find my complete list of The Christmas Season Recipes, click here to go directly to the recipes.

What does Christmas Season mean? Decorating, caroling, celebrating, exchanging of Christmas cards, gifting, festive eating, baking and drinking.
Which word resembles Christmas the most? Joy, birth, Jesus, gingerbread, mulled wine, champagne. This is what Christmas represents for me. Everyone gives his or her own meaning to Christmas to have a special end of the year.

In the Christian world Christmas presents the memory of the birth of Jesus Christ. Baby Jesus who was born in Bethlehem, in poor conditions of the hard times. My celebrating of this festive season presents the memory. The memory, meditation, inner calmness and rest. Summarizing of the year, expectation of the New Year. The Happiness of what I have, what I have achieved, the emotions about what I have missed, what I have lost, what I would like to do differently or improve. Not all is happy and bright. More meaningful and deeper thought take over. The most important is the hope, which always, should be present.

Let me thank you for the support you give me as my readers. I wish you all a blessed Holiday Season. Whenever you celebrate and whatever you do. Most of all, whoever you celebrate it with.
Shop, Eat and Love, Kristina.

Having a child myself, I like to create more festive atmosphere in our little home, too. Therefore, let me present you My Dining Ideas and The Christmas Menu: ‘Duck Feast’ and ‘Christmas Full-flavoured Salmon’.

Do not forget to check out ideas for gifts in my shop and All of the Christmas Baking Recipes listed below.

Festive Banana Loaf

To tell you the truth, this festive banana loaf is loaded with holidays. Therefore, it consists of many ingredients that ...
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Smooth Walnut Cake with Fruits

The Mother’s Day. How do you treat your moms? Perhaps something healthy, light and easy going. Despite of my mom’s ...
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Individual Cheesecake Cupcakes

This dessert will always resemble a great memory as I made it for my family to reveal the gender of ...
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Scrumptious Tomato Veggie Sauce with a Tender Smoked Beef Roast

This recipe is really one of the comfort food meals that noone can deny, perhaps the vegetarians. However, the veggie ...
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Beautiful Carrot Roll

Do you love carrot cakes as much as I do? I usually know them as juicy and cake like texture ...
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Fresh Cheese Roll

Parties, weddings, any kind of festive occasions of my childhood reminds me of this recipe - Fresh Cheese Roll. You ...
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Luxurious Chocolate Bars

Seeking some inspiration for a birthday of your little one? Try out my new Luxurious Chocolate Bars, you cannot go ...
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Chetna’s Mango, Cardamom and Coconut Cake

When I think about the great chef Chetna Makan, the first thing that goes through my head is mango and ...
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Satisfying Potato Gratin

What’s not to love? So creamy and yummy at the same time, always accompanying some lovely fish, barbecue or just ...
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Russian Black Tea Cake

Why is the black tea called Russian? Perhaps Russians drink a lot of black tea? Or it is because since ...
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The Best Chocolate Cake Ever

The Best Chocolate Cake Ever, seriously. Inspired by my favourite Chetna Makan’s Recipe. To be honest, you cannot go wrong ...
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Juicy Poppy and Sour Cherry Cake

Have all and your beloved ones a very merry Christmas Time and a happy holiday in love, health and laughter ...
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Marble Plum Slice

This easy cake is beautiful, tasty and healthy, what else to add: Marble Plum Slice. It isn’t too sweet, the ...
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Homemade Mille-feuille Strawberry Cake

Today, I consider myself a grown-up. I am so proud that finally, after all those years, I made my very ...
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Oreo Ferdy Ant Cake

Aren’t you fed up of new chocolate cake recipes? NO. And why anyway? Today I will present you the Ferdy ...
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Refreshing Apple and Pear Tart

What about a Refreshing Apple and Pear Tart! Everyone remembers this flavour already from childhood. Luxurious taste of a fruit ...
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Spiced Up Duck Roast with Oranges

A beautiful piece of scrumptious meat, veggies, fresh herbs and spices, oranges and wine. Let's get the party started - ...
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Posh Gorgonzola Bruschetti with Figs

Posh Gorgonzola Bruschetti with Figs (inspired here) - Incredible flavour, it is even emberassing how easy it can be. Anyway, ...
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Slow-cooked Gingerbread Rabbit

Rabbit and gingerbread is the combination I have ever wanted to try. I've known it as a traditional recipe cooked ...
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Royal Chicken Salad

The second I saw this salad recipe I knew I had to try it. Figure it out for yourself: a ...
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Pretty Vanilla Pudding Roll

Inspired by my favourite Slovak baking show - Pretty Vanilla Pudding Roll. I couldn’t please my boyfriend more. This has ...
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Shiny Mirror Glaze Cake

My first Mirror Glaze Cake to celebrate my favourite day of the year - my birthday. What do you think? ...
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Beautiful Sour Cherry Pie

Do you know any other beauty that is so easy and delicious? Butter crust pie, homemade marmalade, some extra sugar, ...
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Sweet Morning Treats

Wonderful sweet yeast dough, filled with flavoured creamy quark and my favourite plum marmalade - Sweet Morning Treats. The great ...
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Prague Beef Goulash

I've already offered you a classic Beef Hungarian Goulash Recipe as I've known it since my childhood. It presents a ...
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Famous Lemon and Mango Curd Sponge Cake

There are these recipes that you see once and you just have to make them. Sometimes even shortly and more ...
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Fulfilling Rabbit Pâté

Today is the day that I treat myself to some nice pieces of organic rabbit livers. Fresh, smooth and juicy! ...
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Ombre White Chocolate Cake with Raspberries

This is an absolute lovely summerish treat: Ombre White Chocolate Cake with Raspberries. The inspiration comes from my favourite Slovak ...
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My Mama’s Satisfying Trifle

This scrumptious treat has been my base of sweets for a very long time. Basically, every time my mom didn’t ...
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Czech Beef Roast with Smooth Veggie Sauce

One of the best meals the Czech cuisine has to offer. You can try it anywhere in the world, however, ...
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Luxurious Ferrero Rocher Cake

Luxurious Ferrero Rocher Cake - this is totally a stunning treat for any kind of festive event or a sweet ...
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Spicy Salty Sticks

Spicy Salty Sticks are a great alternative to my Party Cheesy Sticks Recipe. Instead of cheese and fresh yeast dough, ...
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Traditional Chimney Cake

I come from Slovakia and no matter how many countries produce this beautiful sweet treat, Traditional Chimney Cake originates in ...
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Juicy Apple Pie with Pecan Streusel

I think I don’t need to introduce this scrumptious American classic: lightly sweetened pastry dough, filled with lots of caramelized ...
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Pecan and Quince Cheesecake with Cream Cheese Frosting

My new addition to The Birthday Tarts is Pecan and Quince Cheesecake. I was gifted with a beautiful homemade jar ...
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Crunchy Smoked Ham with Curry Dip

While I was preparing for my winter annual cabbage soup, I treated myself to a good piece of a smoked ...
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Easy Vanilla Cookie Slice

This slice has a significant importance to me. I prepared it during the first Christmas Season when I met my ...
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Chocolate Love Tart with Cranberries and Truffles

I think today is the day for a real chocolate treat. Few layers of a humble chocolate cake, filled with ...
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Sexy Cranberries

Fall, Winter, these are the seasons, which belong to these beautiful shiny fruits found in acid bogs. Cranberries are a ...
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Smooth Ricotta Pancakes with Red Berries and Homemade Peanut Butter

Happy Valentine’s Day to everyone. I know many people do not like this commercial holiday, but I do. It doesn’t ...
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Romantic Duck Breasts with Colourful Potatoes

Duck breasts represent the Rolls Royce of the meat, at least for me. Nutrition wise, lean duck breasts are extremely ...
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Fudgy Coffee Cake Slice

In this very recipe I wanted to connect 2 of the things my boyfriend likes so much - coffee and ...
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Dutch Festive Oliebollen and Appelflappen

Hello New Year! The major part of the Dutch food, excluding the wonderful cuisines of minorities living in the Netherlands, ...
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Snowy Coconut Cake

Firstly, I wanted to mention that this cake feels like one of my oldest recipes. However, I see that it ...
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Colorful Russian Vinaigrette with Goat Cheese

Thanks to my fellow blogger Culinary Mosaic, I present you her wonderful and easy Vinegret Salad. I couldn’t come up ...
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Nutty Chocolate Loaf

Nutty Chocolate Loaf is one of my old family recipes that I am very attached to. It is an old-fashioned ...
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Christmas Gingerbread Roll

I remember when I have tasted this roll for the first time. It’s been a gathering at my friend’s, I ...
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Festive Pâté with Onion Chutney

The rule number one with any kind of Pâté is the quality. I offer the basic and very natural Pâté, ...
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Egg White Coconut Cookies

Let’s bring some Christmas spirit back to our homes. This is a great way how to process your leftover egg ...
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Scrumptious Vanilla Layered Cake

Happy Birthday to my little one. As I previously mentioned my baby isn’t into sweets, especially not cakes. Weird I ...
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Turkey Roll with Celeriac Mash

Valentine’s Dinner 2017. My intention was to balance the taste and include something from both our preferences. Me going for ...
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Glamorous Pumpkin Pie

Two years ago, when someone mentioned the pumpkins, I was rather reserved. I didn’t really know what to do with ...
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Nutty Strudel with Italian Gelato

At least once a year, promise to yourself to make a humble strudel dough. This dough isn’t too tricky. The ...
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Juicy Pulled Pork

Easy going, fast for preparation and stunningly good - Juicy Pulled Pork. This one has been one of my favourite ...
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Butternut Squash Chocolate Loaf

Pumpkin projects continue this Fall too. This time of the year, I had mood to bake something warm, welcoming and ...
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Olive Oil Pear Slice with Cranberries

Olive Oil Pear Slice with Cranberries - I have almost lost this recipe. I remember that it always works out ...
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Creamy Mushroom Risotto

New season, new projects - mushrooms. The Rolls Royce of the Fall specials and vegetarian meals as well. This time ...
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Banana Chocolate Cupcakes

What kids love the most? I would go for chocolate, banana fruits and cupcakes. Of course, there are more than ...
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Basic Cookie Dough

There is plenty of a store-bought cookie dough in the package, but wouldn’t you dare to make one for yourself? ...
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Peanut Butter Cookies

Cookies are a very thankful snack. You can use any flavours you have mood for, savoury or sweet. Kids usually ...
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Czech Sweet Festive Classic

Valašské frgále - Czech sweet festive classic, incredibly delicious and crazy satisfying! These beautiful yeast cakes are originated, accordingly to ...
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Lovely Whim Cake

I think I got to dig a bit in our family history. Thanks God my mom can help. Sometimes I ...
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Easy Chocolate Sponge

During my years on Highschool I used to go to a coffee shop every Tuesday afternoon. Besides the large cappuccino, ...
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Easy Creamy Brussels Sprouts

Brussels Sprouts are great and healthy winter veggies. So easy to work with, so many variations to be made. For ...
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Hokkaido Spaghetti

Better and best combination, inspired by a wonderful Austrian magazine - Hokkaido Spaghetti. This combination cannot get any tastier. The ...
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Romantic Almond Trout with Cranberries

This is one of my very old but definitely impressive recipes - Romantic Almond Trout with Cranberries. You cannot get ...
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Colorful Crostini

Sexy appetizers for my Valentine’s Menu, the more choice, the better. Healthy Lentil and Zucchini Spread, Stunning Bresaola with Dijon ...
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Valentine’s Honey Cake

Such a beauty - rich, smooth and incredible delicious Valentine’s Honey Cake. Impress your beloved and have a bite of ...
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Beef Vodka Stroganoff

This recipe is very common in my small family. We love it, especially during The Christmas Season. I ask for ...
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Christmas Pie

As I mentioned previously, in the countries I come from, we have had a long tradition of baking, especially during ...
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Easy Vanilla Custard

Does your baby like porridge as much as mine? Except those days, when I do not follow our strict routine, ...
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Christmas Full-flavoured Salmon

This is a truly very light, tender and tasty dish. Even the skin is delicious - Christmas Full-flavoured Salmon. Inspired ...
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Duck Feast

Oh Yeah! I have been working on this chapter already a long time. It is quite a dispute to decide ...
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Luxurious Austrian Cookies

Cookies, I am going to present you today, have its origin in my new homeland of Austria. In the Upper ...
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My Bratislava Rolls

Last year I posted my favourite Christmas Breakfast. This year I got a bit into Christmassy spirit while I was ...
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St. Nicholas Special

Following my article about St. Nicholas, I am presenting you one of my St. Nicholas Specials. This year special are ...
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My Easy Chestnut Purée

So healthy and delicious at the same time. Reminds me of winter days, snow and Christmas markets. The smell of ...
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My First Strudel

Decadence of all, I present you My First Strudel. The master of desserts, originated in my home land as well, ...
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Glazed Smoked Ham with Pumpkin Fritters

A stunning glaze for any kind of holiday special, accompanied by potato-pumpkin fritters and blue cheese dressing. This is a ...
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Birthday Festive Brioche

The best breakfast ever, for the small ones and grown ups, too - Birthday Festive Brioche. My daughter isn’t too ...
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Pink Vanilla Cupcakes

Easy Pink Vanilla Cupcakes Classics, a perfect cupcake base for any other topping. The dough itself is little thicker, so ...
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Celebration Cake

This cake has been inspired by a famous Hungarian dessert called Somlói galuska. Traditionally, it consists of a sponge cake, ...
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Roe Deer Stew in Red Wine with Apples

Wild animals in the season, like deer, represent cold winter evenings but also an unique taste of full meat flavors ...
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Coffee Cake with Cardamom and Walnuts

A beautiful mix of flavour: coffee, cardamom and walnuts can really impress anyone. Enjoy and bake with me! I got ...
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My New Year’s Brioche Breakfast

In countries I come from, this is the most popular breakfast among grown ups or little ones. Vianočka, as we ...
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Kapustnica: New Year’s Cabbage Soup

This cabbage soup is a true blast after any party, especially on the New Year’s. Kapustnica is another traditional recipe ...
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Nile Perch with Christmas Potato Salad

Nile Perch with Christmas Potato Salad is a combination of our long-term tradition and my innovation. In the countries I ...
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Christmas Raw Roll

Another luxurious dessert, memories of Prague. Many thanks go to my very good friend Zuzka - Christmas Raw Roll. A ...
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Christmas Breakfast

Christmas breakfast should always be a little bit more special. Don't you think so? It implies to any other holiday ...
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Coconut Cookies

Coconut Cookies are a perfect addition to the Christmas classics. This dough has a very smooth and luxurious taste. All ...
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Cardamom Cookies

Delicious Cardamom Cookies. Cardamom seeds are commonly used in savoury and sweet dishes. Cardamom has a wonderful aroma, which lightens ...
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Impressive Almond Baskets

I woke up this morning and my list of cookies has been completed. Almond Baskets belong to my very favourites ...
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My Florentine Cookies

Another world classic, personal favourite of my mom. A beautiful pastry dough, topped with a caramel-nutty-like mixture, finished with a ...
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Special Linzer Cookies

Linzer cookies are perhaps one of must in countries I come from. Beautiful layers of butter cookies filled with homemade ...
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My Lovely Gingerbread

My Lovely Gingerbread is indeed very lovely and unusual from the typical one. It does not consist of honey and ...
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Raw Rum Balls

A beautiful, yummy and sweet bite - Raw Rum Balls. I was gifted with a beautiful jar of pickled cherries ...
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My Vanilla Crescent Cookies

I almost do not want to share the wonderful family recipe for My Vanilla Crescent Cookies. They are that much ...
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Lebkuchen

Today, I present you one of My Saint Nicholas Day Specials - Lebkuchen. The Latin word “adventus” means “coming”. The ...
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Duck Breast 2 kinds

Feast of St. Martin is celebrated traditionally on the 11th of November when the autumn has been completed. St. Martin ...
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My Appeltaart with Crème Anglaise

Appeltaart with Crème Anglaise is simply a must in our family. The Origin of this lovely recipe comes from my ...
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Nutty Pancakes with Glazed Fruity Relish

The world's classic with a twist - Nutty Pancakes with Glazed Fruity Relish.The tradition of the Nutty Pancakes comes from ...
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Dutching Curd Cake with Blueberries

In 1828, Dutch chemist named Van Houten invented a new technique of using a large hydraulic press to separate the ...
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