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A forkful of rich dark chocolate cake Gâteau au Chocolat Fondant de Nathalie. The rest of the slice of cake is visible on a floral plate in the background

Mini Dark Chocolate Cake: Just Enough of a Good Thing

Gâteau au Chocolat Fondant de Nathalie is an exquisite, melt-in-your-mouth dark chocolate cake that wows everyone who tastes it. It’s such a rich cake, however, that baking a full recipe is just too much. Enter the Mini Gâteau au Chocolat Fondant de Nathalie, a twenty percent recipe that incorporates a tasty addition from one of the many bakers who wrote about this lovely cake back in the early food-blog era. This post may contain affiliate links, meaning that I get a commission if you take advantage of the offer (thank you!).
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Blood oranges and herbs. Image shows four blood orange halves, along with several oranges, a sprig of rosemary, a sprig of thyme, and sprigs of parsley are visible

Roast Pork Tenderloin with Blood Oranges

Roast Pork Tenderloin with Blood Oranges has everything I want in a winter dish—a little bit indulgent, but also bright and flavorful. This dish uses blood oranges as a marinade, in the sauce, and as a garnish. Serve this for an occasion or for a work-from-home weeknight—again, my kind of dish! This post may contain affiliate links, meaning that I get a commission if you take advantage of the offer (thank you!).
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Pomegranates at Split's Green Market helped to inspire Spiced Pomegranate Sorbet

Spiced Pomegranate Sorbet: An Homage to My Travels in the Balkans

Inspired by all of the gorgeous pomegranates I encountered in my Balkan travels, Spiced Pomegranate Sorbet is as delicious as it is beautiful. This post may contain affiliate links, meaning that I get a commission if you take advantage of the offer (thank you!).
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a cup of Kuhano vino (Croatian Mulled wine) in a Advent U Zagreb cup with christmas lights in the background

Kuhano Vino: Get in the Holiday Spirit with Croatian Mulled Wine

When the weather outside gets frightful, warm up with a cup of Kuhano Vino (Croatian mulled wine). Perfectly spiced, not too heavy, and a cinch to make, this festive wintry treat is sure to make it into your holiday (or, you know, February) rotation. This post may contain affiliate links, meaning that I get a commission if you take advantage of the offer (thank you!).
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Vietnamese Coffee Ice Cream serving suggestion with whipped cream and coffee. A Vietnamese coffee phin is in the background.

Vietnamese Coffee Ice Cream

Beat the heat with Vietnamese Coffee Ice Cream. Intense Vietnamese robusta coffee transforms coffee ice cream into something bold and absolutely delicious. Based on David Lebovitz's wonderful coffee ice cream recipe. This post may contain affiliate links, meaning that I get a commission if you take advantage of the offer (thank you!).
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Olive Tapenade

Make Olive Tapenade for Your Next Apéro

Make Olive Tapenade for your next apéro when you don't feel like cooking. Easy and versatile, this will become your favorite salty snack. This post may contain affiliate links, meaning that I get a commission if you take advantage of the offer (thank you!).
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