Tag: Baking

Slice of torta pasqualina on a plate
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Torta Pasqualina

Originally from the northwest coastal region of Liguria, this savory torte (torta salata) has become part of many Easter (pasqua) meal spreads throughout Italy.

Jars of orange marmalade
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Torta Maria Luisa

A simple yet elegant cake from Colombia and El Salvador. Moist layers of white cake are spread with fruit preserves, stacked and sprinkled with powdered sugar.

Torta di mele Italian apple tart
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Torta di Mele

Torta di mele is a typical Tuscan dessert. Tuscans are known for finding all kinds of ways to use up leftover bread, and day-old bread is best for this recipe.

Plantain cake with a serving portion cut out.
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Torta de Plátano

A deliciously simple twist on banana bread, what makes this version of torta de plátano particularly Colombian is the addition of white cheese and guava paste.

Finished tarte tatin
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Tarte Tatin

This ridiculously easy-to-make apple tart was purportedly created by accident at the Hotel Tatin south of Paris as a way to save an apple pie gone wrong.

Persian layered rice and chicken dish on a platter
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Tah Chin

Tah chin is a dramatic Persian rice dish. Partly cooked rice is flavored with saffron, yogurt and egg yolks and then layered in a dish with chicken or lamb.

Freshly baked sweet potato pie
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Sweet Potato Pie

Sweet potato pies are an old Southern American favorite. Compared to that Thanksgiving standby, the pumpkin pie, sweet potato pies are a little bit denser and richer.

Serving of strawberry shortcake with whipped cream
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Strawberry Shortcake

Strawberry shortcake is a classic American early summer dessert. It comes together quickly and easily and is the perfect way to finish a picnic in May or June.