Here’s another one to add to your favorite carrot recipes! Finnish Carrot Bread Rolls! These bread rolls are a comforting combo of softness and sweetness, and they’re not even that complicated to prepare! To be honest, this was a bit of a surprise for me. I’ve been living in Stockholm for more than ten years…
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Tuscan Rosemary and Raisin Buns
Traditionally served during Easter, ‘Pan di ramerino’ or Tuscan Rosemary and Raisin buns are quite easy to make at home. You don’t need to travel to Italy to enjoy these deliciously-sticky and shiny buns! I’ve been told that this Italian Easter bread used to be sold to people coming out of the church, during Easter….
Sicilian Brioche
Sometimes called ‘Italian brioche’, it’s the perfect match for almond granita! You can enjoy a Sicilian Brioche for snack or breakfast — same as how Sicilians prefer it! As promised on my last post (Almond Granita), today I am sharing a recipe for Sicilian Brioche. It does not matter which part of Sicily you ask…
Orange & Mandarin Ricotta Pancakes
Pancakes, hands-down the easiest breakfast I can come up with – and I don’t know why, but for some reason, I always associate pancakes with weekend breakfast…? (Is it just me who feels that?) Every time I make pancakes, I feel that I am going to be just ‘chilling’ the whole day. 😀 But every…
Piadina
Piadina is an Italian flatbread that is popular in the region of Emilia-Romagna and San Marino. There are tons of kiosks in the street (or along the beach in Rimini) that sells this bread; you can find it in either savory or sweet version. For savory, it’s often served with prosciutto, soft cheese, and some…
Basil Focaccia
Almost every part of Italy has their own version of focaccia. Some make theirs thin and crunchy, some a bit thick, and some just somewhere in between. They also put different kinds of herbs and toppings on it. One of the popular ones is using thinly-sliced onions on top, or a combination of rosemary…
Orange Blueberry Muffins
I know, I know, another blueberry muffin recipe?! I feel your pain. But hear me out! Like you, I have tried various blueberry muffin recipes; best homemade blueberry muffins, banana blueberry, honey blueberry, lemon blueberry… But, have you ever had an orange blueberry muffin? Ha! Same here! (I hope you said you haven’t yet…
Lussekatter
Every 13th of December, Sweden celebrates my favorite among their customs, the Lucia celebration. During this time, girls and boys are dressed in white, full-length gowns, and they sing together. One of the girls would be Lucia and she would be wearing a crown of candles on her head, while the rest would be…
