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Afghan Firnee

Firnee is a sweet, cardamom-infused Afghan pudding that is usually reserved for holidays and special events, although it’s really not too hard to make. Cardamom is a staple, but from there each hostess puts his or her own personal stamp on the dish – rose water, nuts, fruits, etc. –...

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Russia: Pashka

Cooking Time: 30 minutes + at least 8 hours to chill
So, I was trying to decide what to make for Easter, and I started seeing all sorts of Facebook ads persuading me to make Paskha – a Russian Easter dessert typical across many Eastern Orthodox countries. It’s traditionally made during Holy Week using foods forbidden during Lent (dairy, eggs), and then brought to...

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Marshmallow Creme Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cornflake Cookies

Cooking Time: 1 hour + 1 hour to chill
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Do you ever find yourself at 10:30pm – having already made two batches of cookies, personally addressed nearly a hundred Christmas cards, wrapped close to 30 presents, and run about a dozen last minute errands – thinking, “maybe I should make just one more batch of cookies.” No? That’s because...

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Bolivia: Salteñas

Salteñas originated in the city of Tarija, but are now sold by street vendors all throughout Bolivia – often as a mid-morning snack.  Legend has it that the recipe originated with Juana Manuela Gorriti, an Argentinian woman who later married Bolivian President Manuel Isidoro Belzu. Gorriti grew up very poor,...

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Estonia: Küpsisetort

Cooking Time: 30
After making the campfire cake, I needed a break from complex baking projects but still wanted to participate in this month’s Bakeolution. When I found this Estonian layered cookie cake, which requires no baking and minimal ingredients, I knew it was just the thing. Traditionally made as a back to...

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S’mores Campfire Cake

Cooking Time: 3 hrs
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I’ve been wanting to make a campfire cake for some time now, but hadn’t yet found the right occasion. I figured I’d bring it to work Bakeolution one of these months, but so far this year I’ve been pretty focused on international recipes. When I decided to have Courtney’s birthday...

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Sweden: Prinsesstårta

Cooking Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
This one holds a special place in my heart, probably because this is how I remember princess cake:     At a small cafe in Stockholm with my dear friends the Abbondantes during what was an amazing galavant across Europe. I remember walking the streets of Stockholm – probably looking...

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Serbia: Vasa’s Torte

Cooking Time: 75 minutes hour + 2 hours to chill
This traditional Serbian cake is flavored with walnuts, chocolate and fresh oranges.  It’s light (in consistency, not calories!) and not too sweet, made up of three layers: a nearly flourless walnut crust, held up by egg whites; a walnut cream, flavored with orange zest and a touch of dark chocolate,...

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New Zealand: Pavlova

Cooking Time: 1 hour 20 minutes, plus an hour or so to cool
On Friday, geologists announced the discovery of a viable contender for an 8th continent: Zealandia.  The landmass is almost entirely submerged by water, except for its highest mountains: New Zealand.  What a coincidence it was that that very evening I planned to travel to New Zealand, not to celebrate the...

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