Festive Treats

Thailand

National Dish Thailand: Look Choup (Recipe)

Meet Look Choup, one of Thailand’s most enchanting desserts — tiny, jewel-bright fruits sculpted by hand from sweetened bean …

Spain

Discover Buñuelos, one of Spain’s most irresistible sweet treats! These golden, deep-fried dough balls are wonderfully crisp …

Portugal

Say hello to Broinhas de Mel, the little Portuguese honey biscuits that turn any kitchen into a festive bakery. Sweet, fragrant …

Philippines

Meet Pastillas de Leche, a tender little milk sweet that captures the heart of the Filipino dessert table. Made from nothing more …

Netherlands

Meet Gevulde Speculaas, the spiced almond-filled pastry that fills Dutch kitchens with the warm scent of the festive season. A …

Netherlands

Meet the chocolate letter, one of the most charming sweets in the Dutch festive calendar. Cast in the shape of a single initial …

Netherlands

Discover Amandelspijs, the sweet almond paste at the heart of so many Dutch treats! Smooth, fragrant and irresistibly moreish, it …

Germany

Bring a little festive magic into your kitchen with Nürnberger Lebkuchen, Germany’s most famous spiced gingerbread. Made …

Germany

Meet Frankfurt Marzipan Balls, the dainty marzipan biscuits that turn up on German coffee tables every Advent. Crowned with three …

Germany

There is nothing quite like the smell of fresh Christmas cookies drifting through the kitchen during Advent. From rum-punch …

Croatia

Meet Paprenjaci, Croatia’s beloved spiced honey biscuits — often called the country’s answer to gingerbread. Rich with …

Croatia

Meet Medenjaci, the fragrant honey biscuits that fill Croatian kitchens with the warm scent of spice every festive season. Soft, …