These savory meat-filled doughnuts are somewhere between fluffy doughnuts, fried buns, and traditional Eastern European belyashi. Soft yeast dough surrounds a juicy meat filling, creating a crispy golden outside and tender center. They are perfect as a snack, lunch, or party food. The filling idea is adapted from a traditional meat doughnut recipe.

Italian Wedding Soup traces its origins to Italy, where it was called "Minestra Maritata," meaning "married soup." The name refers to the blending of ingredients like meat and leafy greens, a tradition dating back to ancient Roman times when similar soups were made with whatever was on hand.

Makes 4 servings

Portobello mushrooms are actually fully grown cremini mushrooms, and their large “steak-like” caps were embraced by chefs as a vegetarian grilling star in the 1980s. When grilled, they absorb flavors beautifully—making them the perfect base for a salty, creamy feta filling with fresh herbs.

A tender hot‑milk sponge, soaked with fragrant coffee and layered with airy mascarpone cream, this cake brings together the softness of a classic sponge and the cozy charm of tiramisu. Each thin layer melts into the next, creating a light, balanced dessert that feels both simple and quietly indulgent.