Tag: pastry

Rose Conchas in basket and on board, top view
Breads, Desserts

Eggless Rose Conchas

Inspired by Mexican Week on Season 13 of The Great British Baking Show, we set out to put our own spin on Mexican pan dulce. Rose conchas were the result: with sweet rose craquelin topping and fluffy bread, they are fun to look at and eat. Craquelin is a crispy pastry topping that elevates these […]

Rose danish braid on tray with oven mitt top view
Desserts

Rose Danish Braid

With Valentine’s Day coming up, what better to enjoy with the person or people you love than a rose danish? These danish braids are flaky and tender, and filled with rose cream cheese, possibly the best flavor invented. The pink filling peeks out of the danishes, creating a stunning looking pastry. This danish recipe makes […]

Eight cranberry scones on a plate, viewed from the side
Sides

Chocolate and Cranberry Scones

I realize I’ve tagged this as “American cuisine” even though scones are a reputed British Thing. But after a bit of research I think I can certify these are American scones. (In short, Brits make them plainer and then add toppings.) No matter the nationality, these chocolate and cranberry scones are moist, buttery, soft, lightly […]

Spinach empanadas birds-eye
Sides

Mini Spinach and Paneer Empanadas

These mini empanadas are my ultimate comfort food. However, making them is a bit of a project. Solution? Have a friend cook the filling while you roll the dough or grab a second set of hands for help assembling. Even though these empanadas take a good part of the afternoon to make, I truly think […]