Category: General Info

round-shaped baklava with chopped-up pistachio nuts

A Gugelhupf is a yeast based cake, traditionally baked in a distinctive circular Bundt mold. It is popular in a wide region of Central Europe, including southern Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Croatia, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Poland and Alsace.

Alternative names: Gugelhopf, Guglhupf, Kugelhopf

Main ingredients: Yeast dough with raisins, almonds and Kirschwasser

Region or state: Central Europe

Places of origin: Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Alsace

plural form of the Italian word “pignolo” (meaning: pine nut)

Pignolo is a macaroon typical of Sicily, Italy. It is a very popular cookie in all of southern Italy, and in Sicilian communities in the United States.

Soft… with mustard

Fattoush is a Levantine bread salad made from toasted or fried pieces of Arabic flat bread combined with mixed greens and other vegetables, such as radishes and tomatoes.