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Mexican Three-Milk Cake

By on May 25, 2009 in Desserts, Mexican, Recipes

The subtle sweet and creamy flavours of this traditional Mexican dessert come from the delicious glaze. The milky glaze should be poured over the cake when it is mostly cool and refrigerating overnight helps the cake moisten and absorb the fruity juices.

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Scandinavian Rice Pudding

By on May 18, 2009 in Desserts, For Kids, Recipes, Rice, Scandinavian

Rice pudding is a low fat and delicious dessert that combines the sweet flavours of vanilla and almond with creamy rice and tasty raisins.

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Sri Lankan Love Cake

By on May 18, 2009 in Desserts, Recipes, Sri Lankan

This popular cake has many variations, with some recipes calling for butter and others insisting against it. Others dispute the use of just egg yolks or the whites as well. Regardless, this sweet and spicy cake is a treat for any occasion.

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Imqaret

By on May 15, 2009 in Desserts, Maltese, Recipes

Imqaret are a Maltese sweet, date-filled pastry that is served piping hot from take-away stands. They require anisette, a sweet liquorice-flavoured liqueur popular in France, Portugal, Mexico, Italy and Spain.

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Maamoul

By on May 15, 2009 in Desserts, Lebanese, Recipes

Maamoul are traditional Middle Eastern biscuits served on special occasions. They have a sweet, shortbread-like crust and a sweet yet nutty filling.

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Semolina and Almond cake

By on May 15, 2009 in Desserts, Greek, Recipes

Try something new and delicious with this light but flavoursome cake. It’s distinctive flavours and subtle texture means it simply melts in your mouth.

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Strawberries in Bavarian Cream

By on May 13, 2009 in Bavarian, Desserts, Recipes

This delightfully sweet dessert can be eaten on its own or made as a filling or icing for cakes.

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Sachertorte

By on May 13, 2009 in Austrian, Desserts, Recipes

This traditional Austrian torte has become a symbol of Austrian delicacies worldwide. Many Viennese chefs claim its uniquely rich chocolate flavour relies on the best quality ingredients with no additives; pure sugar, flour, eggs, chocolate and jam. It is quite a complex recipe to follow, but will be well worth the effort in the end.

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Apple Strudel

By on May 13, 2009 in Austrian, Desserts, Recipes

Also called apfelstrudels by Austrians, these tasty cinnamon-dusted treats are easy to make and easier to enjoy.

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Tropical Fruit and Coconut Pie

By on May 13, 2009 in Brazilian, Desserts, Recipes

This yummy dish is a Brazilian favourite. The coconut complements the tropical fruits superbly to give you a little taste of paradise from your own kitchen.

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