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The Greatest Of All Time*
The Greatest Of All Time*

Birria needs no introduction. A tortilla bursting with succulent shredded goat meat dipped into a brick-red consommé laced with chiles and Mexican herbs. This Jalisco variant might not have cheese pulls but it carries a colourful story nonetheless.

The Return of the Christmas Cookies
The Return of the Christmas Cookies

From the traditional Lebkuchen and favourite Vanillekipferl to the classic Zimtsterne and addictive Pfeffernüsse, these treats are a mainstay in any German household during Christmas.

Intensely Yours, Pistachio
Intensely Yours, Pistachio

A decadent loaf cake that is intensely pistachio - from its sponge and pistachio praline middle to its glaze and pistachio-white chocolate cream. Every bite is almost like a homage to the green nut.

Lorraine, She Was Called
Lorraine, She Was Called

A vessel for crispy smoked streaky bacon, almost caramelised onions, and a savoury eggy filling tinged with nutmeg. It’s a pie by another name – a quiche and one famously called Lorraine.

A Better Pumpkin Pie
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A Better Pumpkin Pie

This recipe is technically a Flan Parisien – a French tart filled with eggy custard, and the pumpkins play a supporting role here. The bright orange squashes are roasted in the oven until its skin tears away easily, and then lightly tinged with sweet spices. Don’t fret over its darkened top – the burnt skin gives off notes of caramel. The aged maple whipped cream adds a touch of the season.

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A Hug From A Pie 🍑🥧
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A Hug From A Pie 🍑🥧

Pie demands your attention and time. It requires patience and a calm presence. In that moment, there is only you and the dough. And yet, pie often intimidates and rightly so, there’s so much room for error despite requiring only a few ingredients. The humble pie is not as easy as they say.

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Give me a follow.

View fullsize Amp up the citrus 🍋 with homemade candied lemon, burnt lemon powder, and lemon balm leaves. Well summer did give me lemons, so I made limoncello tiramisu. Recipe here: https://www.cafebirke.com/journal/limoncello-tiramisu-recipe #recipe #baking #
View fullsize Summer just calls for something cool and a tad sharp. This limoncello tiramisu features layers of thick mascarpone cream, tart lemon curd, and sponge fingers soaked in limoncello. It’s a real delight on warm days. Recipe here: https://www.caf
View fullsize It’s giving lemons #fruit #lemon #stilllife
View fullsize The rhubarb is tinged with black pepper and the custard steeped with lemon thyme for a touch of savoury. Recipe: https://www.cafebirke.com/journal/rhubarb-custard-tart #baking #tart #rhubarb #custard