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They are a favorite among the Polish for their rich and interesting flavor.

A scrumptious dessert made with bread cubes, apples and a bit of cinnamon. Tastes amazing when served with hard sauce or ice cream.

Barbecued squid grilled hot and fast over hardwood coals, served with lemon-garlic butter and Thai sweet-hot chili sauce. The simplest seafood preparation that turns out tender, smoky, and never rubbery.

An elegant sophisticated Masterchef dinner. Duck with wine sauce, bone marrow and sautéed spinach.

Forest fettucine with morels and breast of pheasant: handmade morel-powder pasta tossed in a morel cream sauce, topped with seared pheasant breast and buttered fiddlehead ferns. Spring foraging season on a plate, fine-dining style.

Gebackenes Euter, traditional German breaded and fried cow's udder. A centuries-old nose-to-tail dish with a veal-like texture and a crackling golden crust.

Roast chicken with 40 cloves of garlic in a French-style white wine pan sauce. Garlic mellows to a sweet, spreadable paste. Pureed back into the sauce for unbelievable depth.

Indulge yourself into these decadent chocolate cookies that can satisfy anyone's sweet tooth!

Czech kolaches made with soft yeast dough and a homemade apricot filling. These pillowy rolls get an indentation pressed in the center to hold sweet fruit puree.

Bite-sized sweet mini muffins dipped in melted butter and rolled in cinnamon sugar. Tender, nutmeg-spiced, and perfect for gifting or brunch platters.

Upside-down rhubarb muffins with a caramelized brown sugar and butter rhubarb topping. Warm nutmeg-spiced muffins flipped to reveal a sticky, tart rhubarb crown.

New Orleans-style shrimp and fettuccine simmered in shrimp stock, white wine, and butter with mushrooms, tomatoes, and seafood seasoning. Finished with a swirl of butter for a rich, silky sauce.

Chocolate covered chocolate cheesecake with a cookie crumb crust, rich chocolate filling, and glossy ganache coating. Triple chocolate indulgence baked in a springform pan.

Leave the flour in the cupboard, because you don't need it for this delectable dessert that will have your mouth watering after each bite.

A simple cake adorned with a rich caramel frosting and sprinkled with crunchy chopped pecans is a comforting dessert that combines the satisfying sweetness of caramel with the delightful texture of pecans. This inviting treat is perfect for sharing with friends and family, or simply indulging in a moment of pure confectionary bliss.

German baked spinach with Emmentaler cheese, sauteed in butter with onion and garlic, seasoned with nutmeg and paprika. A bubbly, cheesy vegetable gratin from the German kitchen.