Halva

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A confectionery product originating from India. It is very popular in Turkey, Russia and the Balkan countries. It consists of caramel and crushed oilseeds. It comes in many varieties, among which the most popular are: sesame halva, nut halva and sunflower halva.

Cassata

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A traditional Sicilian torte comprising sponge cake soaked with cherry liqueur and a mass made ??of ricotta cheese filled with candied fruit and dark chocolate.

Cinnamon

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A very popular spice. It comes in the form of a powder or in the form of thin cinnamon bark rolls. Added to cakes, desserts and beverages, it enriches them with its sweet and spicy taste. Very aromatic.

Nuts and dried fruit

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A mixture of dried or candied fruit used in confectionery. It consists of hazelnuts, cashews nuts, walnuts, almonds, raisins, prunes and apricots.

Immersion blender

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An immersion blender, sometimes called a stick blender, is the ideal solution for any housekeeper who appreciates space in the kitchen. It is a small, very handy appliance and at the same time very useful in the preparation of meals, smoothies and cakes.The market of small household appliances offers a wide range of blenders at … Read more

Brownie

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One of the most famous American cakes, whose name comes from its brown color. Simple to prepare, made of flour, eggs, fat, dark chocolate and vanilla extract.

Apple Pie

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(Eng.) apple pie – charlotte. A shortcake or a semi-shortcake which is extremely popular in the United States. It is stuffed with apples mixed with sugar and cinnamon; it can be served with whipped cream. Also known as the American Pie.

A Lá Mode

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The dish will be served with ice cream.

Blind Bake

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Pre-baking a pastry shell, often with a weight to prevent the pastry from rising. 

Bain Marie

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A large pot containing boiling water in which smaller containers can be set to cook food slowly. Also known as a water bath. 

Baklava

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It is a very sweet dessert popular in Greece, Turkey, Armenia and the Balkan countries. It is made of layers of filo pastry filled with honey and walnuts or almonds. Baklava is topped with frosting or syrup made of sugar, honey, water, lemon juice and sprinkled with finely chopped pistachio nuts. Served as the culmination … Read more

Baking powder

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Also called chemical yeast.