Kulich (кулич) is a tall, cylindrical sweet bread that is served for Easter in Russia, Ukraine and Belarus. It is traditionally paired with paskha, a sort of cheesecake.
Tag: Desserts
Kulich
Koulourakia
(Greek Easter butter cookies)
Sweet koulourakia twists and braids are a traditional cookie accompaniment to any Greek Orthodox Easter celebration.
Khao Niao Mamuang
(Thai sweet coconut rice with mangoes)
This luscious dessert is a form of rice pudding that is paired with mangos at the peak of their ripeness. S
Hamantaschen
(Israeli Jewish filled tricorner Purim pastries)
Ashkenazi Jews celebrate the two-day Purim holiday with hamantaschen, a simple, three-cornered pastry sweet with a variety of fillings.
Halva
(Persian rose-scented sweet)
Halva is a popular sweet found throughout the Middle East. Many varieties are made with tahini or semolina flour.
Granita al Limone
(Italian lemon ice)
Popular in Sicily and with a rougher texture than sorbetto, the Italian ice called granita is an easy-to-fix palate cleanser or finish for any summer meal.
Glazed Pumpkin Spice Cookies
(American cinnamon-scented baked treat)
Fall is pumpkin season, and these pumpkin cookies are perfect for Halloween, Thanksgiving or as a treat for raking up all those leaves.
Gingerbread Men
(English spiced Christmas cookies)
The English have traditionally shaped ginger-scented dough into men, animals and Father Christmas for the holidays. This recipe is always a favorite with kids.
Gajar ka Halwa
(Indian, Pakistani sweet carrot pudding)
Gajar ka halwa, or carrot halva, is a favorite Indian and Pakistani dessert, a little like a pudding, with a beautiful color and a wonderful sweetness.
Crêpes Suzette
(French thin pancakes with orange sauce)
One of the most popular and well known crepe recipes, crêpes Suzette is a bewitching dessert of thin pancakes in a rich orange-butter sauce.