405 nest egg recipes

Fave dolci, Italian almond cookies shaped like fava beans with ground almonds, orange flower water, lemon zest, and cinnamon. A traditional Southern Italian sweet.

Bite-sized wheat germ gem cookies rolled in toasted wheat germ for a nutty, crunchy coating. Brightened with orange zest and vanilla, these little rounds are a wholesome cookie jar staple.

Russian-style fried batter puffs made from choux dough with a hint of orange zest, drizzled in warm honey and dusted with cinnamon. Light, airy, and crispy on the outside. Makes about 28 puffs in just 30 minutes.

This simple recipe downsizes the cheesecake but enlarges your love for the decadent treat.

Old-world warm beer soup spiced with cloves, cinnamon, and lemon zest, thickened with milk, flour, and egg yolk. A traditional European comfort drink-meets-soup.

Berry-banana-walnut bread with mashed strawberries or raspberries, banana, orange zest, cinnamon, and nutmeg. A fruit-packed quick bread with a blueberry variation included.

Orange-scented sweet crepes rolled around a cinnamon-sugared cottage cheese filling. A Central European-style blintz made in a cast iron skillet, served for breakfast or dessert.

Orange cube muffins with a crackling sugar-cube top dipped in orange juice. A vintage quick-bread recipe that builds flavor into every last crunchy bite.

Pumpkin bars built on a spice cake mix shortcut: a press-in crust topped with a pumpkin custard layer, finished with chopped pecans. Thirty-two festive holiday bars from one box of mix.

Pasta flora is a Greek lattice tart with cognac-spiked butter pastry filled with apricot marmalade and finished with a crisscross dough top. Sliced into bakery-style squares.

Orange cherry biscotti: twice-baked Italian cookies studded with dried cherries and zested orange. Crisp, dunkable, and nearly fat-free. Pairs with coffee, tea, or sweet dessert wine.

Pressure cooker ricotta cheesecake: a creamy Italian-style cheesecake with golden raisins and lemon zest, steamed to perfection in just 20 minutes under pressure. No cracks, no water bath fuss.

A buttery, moist and delicious cake, whoever has it will definitely give you a big "wow".

Honey orange biscotti with pecans, orange juice concentrate, and orange zest, twice-baked until crunchy. A low-fat Italian cookie perfect for dipping in coffee or tea.

Orange cake filling made with fresh orange juice, lemon juice, and orange zest cooked over a double boiler. Bright, citrusy, and thick enough to hold between layers.

Gateau sec aux noisettes: a French hazelnut macaroon tart with flaky pastry, raspberry puree, ground hazelnut filling, slivered almonds, and a caramelized sugar glaze. Elegant patisserie at home.