Oreo Cupcakes

by SandraWidick // March 12, 2021 // No Comments

Growing up I didn’t eat Oreos because they were not very popular in Peru but we did have a similar cookie called “Charada” (charade), very similar, crispy chocolate cookie filled with a vanilla cream and they were one of my... Continue reading →

Walnut Linzer Cookies

by SandraWidick // December 14, 2020 // No Comments

Linzer cookies are my favorite cookies for Christmas. They are so pretty and delicious that you will want to eat them all. I have some recipes for Linzer cookies here on my blog but I am always trying to come... Continue reading →

Grapefruit Bundt Cake

by SandraWidick // December 11, 2020 // 2 Comments

Christmas is just around the corner and one of the things I love the most is to host this holiday in my home. This year will be a little different but I will make sure to have a great dessert... Continue reading →

Snowball Cookies

by SandraWidick // December 4, 2020 // No Comments

Perfect cookies for a cookie swap or gift boxes. These treats are made with toasted pecans, vanilla, flour, powdered sugar and butter. Yes, just 5 ingredients! These cookies can have different names: snowball cookies, Russian tea cakes or Mexican wedding... Continue reading →

No Bake Oreo Mini Cheesecakes

by SandraWidick // July 10, 2020 // No Comments

Happy Friday!! Here is a fun and no bake cheesecake recipe using an old time favorite cookie: OREO!! It’s too hot here in California that using my oven right now is not a good idea if having my A/C on... Continue reading →

Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

by SandraWidick // July 9, 2020 // No Comments

I’ve always been the kind of person who likes eating cookies. I think it’s my mom’s fault because she always had cookies at home when I was a kid. We really didn’t have chocolate chip cookies in Peru back in... Continue reading →

Black Forest Cake

by SandraWidick // June 10, 2020 // No Comments

Black Forest Cake is a chocolate cake originally from Germany. It is usually a 3 layer cake filled with a tasty cherry filling frosted with a vanilla cream frosting. If you want your cake to have a nice cherry flavor,... Continue reading →

Pantry Cookies

by SandraWidick // May 29, 2020 // No Comments

I always have snacks at home like dried fruit, nuts and chips. Also, because of my baking I have different kinds of chocolate chips and chunks. Today, I decided to show you how to bake one of my favorite treats... Continue reading →

Healthier Tea Cake

by SandraWidick // April 21, 2020 // No Comments

I love eating cake with my cup of tea. This is a great option if you want to use dried fruit and nuts. This recipe does not use any kind of fat (butter or oil), I’m using apple sauce instead.... Continue reading →

Sigh of Lima (Suspiro Limeno)

by SandraWidick // March 13, 2020 // No Comments

This Peruvian dessert is one of the most popular specially during the holidays like Easter. The base is a creamy mixture made with sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk and eggs. It’s topped with a delicious meringue that you can add... Continue reading →

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