Polish Easter Poppy Seed “Mazurek” (Gluten Free and Dairy Free)
Welcome to a sweet celebration of Polish Easter with a traditional cake called “Mazurek”, which name probably comes from a traditional Polish folk dance or tribe inhabiting the Mazovia region of central Poland. This thin, very sweet cake, richly decorated…
Gluten Free Walnuts Pfeffernüsse
These small round and soft gingerbread cookies are popular in Germany, Denmark and the Netherlands during the Christmas season. Pfeffernusse, which means Pepper Nut, gets its name from a white pepper added to the dough along with other spices. They…
Homemade Panforte Nero (Gluten Free and Dairy Free)
Panforte is an Italian chewy and spicy delicacy with its roots back to the medieval Siena. A traditional Panforte is a combination of nuts, dried fruits, honey, and aromatic spices, creating unique flavors and textures. Often enjoyed during festive seasons,…
Zimtsterne – Gluten Free German Cinnamon Star Cookies
Hey there Cookie Enthusiasts! Today, we’re taking a flavorful journey to Southwest Germany with a treat that not only tastes amazing but also is naturally gluten free and dairy free – Zimtsterne. Zimtsterne – Cinnamon Stars, which perfectly describes their…
Homemade Gluten Free Shortbread Sandwich Cookies
With the holidays coming up and chilly evenings settling in, it’s the perfect time for homemade cookies. Close your eyes and imagine the smell of buttery shortbread blending with smooth chocolate ganache— a classic combo that simply melts in your…
Grain Free Carrot Cake with Ricotta Frosting
Here it is! My second carrot cake recipe. Grain-free two layered cake made with almond and coconut and topped with delicious ricotta frosting. I love the combination of warm spices, velvety cream filling and textures of shredded carrot and…
No-Bake Dark Chocolate Cheesecake
The recipe for this no-bake cheesecake was created some time ago. So I thought that Easter would be the best moment to share it. Rich, dark chocolate and utterly delicious! This gluten-free and lactose-free chocolate cheesecake is a must-have…
Gluten Free Christmas Almond Cookies
The inspiration for this recipe was the traditional Italian Christmas delicacy – Ricciarelli. Ricciarelli are very aromatic, soft, almond cookies from Siena, often flavored with candied orange peel and sprinkled with powdered sugar. What is great about them is not…
Gluten Free Quinoa Pierogi with Potatoes and Cheese
Traditional polish cheese potato pierogies are made with mashed potato, farmers cheese and caramelized onion. In my recipe I substitute farmers cheese with original feta cheese, which is easily available. You might also like my other recipe for dumplings: Gluten…
Gluten Free Mini Dumplings with Wild Mushrooms (Uszka)
Christmas Eve Dinner is a pretty important polish tradition . It consists of 12 meatless dishes. One of them and first on the table is Uszka served with beetroot soup called barszcz. Uszka are small, water-boiled dumplings in the…
