Baking

Portugal

National Dish Portugal: Pão de Ló de Ovar (Recipe)

Meet Pão de Ló de Ovar, one of Portugal’s sweetest secrets! This traditional sponge cake hails from the coastal town of Ovar …

Portugal

Meet Pão de Ló, the airy Portuguese sponge cake that has been gracing tables since the 18th century. With its feather-light crumb …

Portugal

Discover Bolo de Mel da Madeira, one of Portugal’s most treasured sweet traditions! This rich, spiced honey cake brings …

Portugal

Meet Bolo de Arroz, one of Portugal’s most cherished little bakes! This tender rice cake has a moist, gently sweet crumb …

Portugal

Meet Apple Tarte Tatin, a beloved upside-down apple tart that has earned a treasured place on Portuguese dessert menus. Glossy, …

Portugal

Treat yourself to Tarte de Amêndoa, the beloved almond tart that turns up in Portuguese homes and café counters alike. A buttery, …

Philippines

Discover Silvanas, one of the Philippines’ most irresistible sweet treats! These delicate frozen confections layer a crisp …

Philippines

Meet Inipit, a soft and tender Filipino pastry that has long had a place at the heart of family celebrations. Two delicate layers …

Netherlands

Meet the Zwartwoud Cake, a showstopping Dutch take on the classic chocolate-and-cherry gateau. Tender layers of rich chocolate …

Netherlands

Meet the Zeeuwse Bolus, a glossy, cinnamon-scented coil of sweet pastry from the Dutch province of Zeeland. Sticky with a …

Netherlands

There is something irresistibly cosy about a warm apple dumpling, the Dutch treat known as appelbol. A juicy, spiced apple is …

Netherlands

Say hello to the Tompoes, one of the most instantly recognisable treats in the Netherlands. Two crisp sheets of puff pastry …