Festive Baking

Uruguay

National Dish Uruguay: Torta Negra (Recipe)

Meet Torta Negra, Uruguay’s beloved festive bake! This deeply rich, dark chocolate cake is laced with dried fruit and …

Spain

Bring a taste of an Andalusian Christmas into your own kitchen with Mantecados de Estepa, the wonderfully crumbly shortbread …

Philippines

Meet Sans Rival, the showstopping Filipino dessert whose French name means “without rival” — and it certainly lives up …

Netherlands

Meet Sinterklaasbanket, one of the Netherlands’ most cherished festive treats! This golden pastry wraps a fragrant almond …

Netherlands

There is no more Dutch way to ring in the New Year than with a plate of warm oliebollen. These deep-fried dough balls are crisp on …

Netherlands

Meet Kruidnoten, the bite-sized spiced biscuits that fill Dutch kitchens with warmth every winter. Tied to the much-loved …

Netherlands

There is no Dutch Christmas table quite complete without a kerststol, the rich, fruit-studded sweet bread that brings warmth and …

Netherlands

Meet Duivekater, a wonderfully airy sweet bread from the Netherlands that fills the kitchen with the warm scent of cinnamon and …

Morocco

Discover Kaab el Ghazal, one of Morocco’s most treasured sweet treats! These delicate, crescent-shaped pastries hide a …

Lebanon

Meet Maamoul bil Tamr, the dainty date-filled cookies that grace Lebanese tables at Ramadan, weddings and every festive gathering …

Lebanon

Discover Ma’amoul, one of Lebanon’s most treasured sweet traditions! These delicate, filled cookies marry a tender …

Lebanon

Discover Ghraybeh, one of Lebanon’s most cherished sweet treats! These delicate, melt-in-the-mouth shortbread biscuits are …