This isn’t your average cobbler recipe, but it is probably one of the easiest ones you can find. Instead of a layer of fruit, you’ll find a buttery sauce that makes itself (!!) while the cobbler is baking. The topping is similar to warm, fluffy snickerdoodles, making it the best parts of a cookie and a cobbler combined. This entire dessert magically comes together in the oven, so it’s just the thing to serve when you don’t feel like rolling and baking off individual cookies.
The process of this cobbler might feel a little strange. Pouring hot water over the top of batter will feel wrong, but trust the process. When the cobbler is done baking, the water and butter will turn into a sauce that keeps the batter soft. Serve this cobbler warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and you won’t hear a single complaint.
This cobbler can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge or 2 to 3 days. Similarly, you can pop a whole or leftover cobbler into the freezer for up to 3 months! Just be sure to thaw in the refrigerator before reheating and serving.
Have you seen Netflix’s hit documentary Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zone? It offers a glimpse into the lives of the people who live in the Blue Zones, areas of the world where residents consistently live to over 100 years old. These residents are not only centenarians, but they also live without the burdens of chronic illness. Several factors are at play here, but diet plays a significant role. Foods like whole grains, vegetables, beans, fruit and seafood are prioritized—ingredients that are also found in many Mediterranean soup recipes.
Greece and Italy are home to two of these zones, so it’s no surprise that similar foods are found in the Mediterranean diet. You’ll find white beans, lentils, chickpeas, whole-wheat pasta, vegetables, seafood and lean proteins like chicken in these Mediterranean soup recipes. Many of them are heart-healthy Mediterranean recipes, but that’s not the only reason to enjoy them. All of these recipes taste delicious and contribute hearty flavor to your weekly meal plan.
Brothy soups made with Mediterranean herbs and spices are plentiful here, with a few creamy soups interspersed for those wanting something a bit richer. There are options for gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan soups, too, so there is a soup here for everyone. One thing they all have in common is that every recipe is easy to make. Even if time isn’t on your side, you can still whip up delicious Mediterranean recipes at home.
We love a good, simple cake recipe, and this Swedish visiting cake may just be one of our new favorites. Each slice is bursting with almond flavor and coated with an irresistibly sweet and crunchy topping made with slivered nuts. It’s the perfect snack cake to serve with coffee or hot tea the next time you have company.
What we love most about this easy cake recipe is how quick it is to throw together. Mix the topping in one bowl and the almond-flavored cake batter in another. Bake it in a 9-inch baking pan until it’s lightly golden, and you have a totally delicious last-minute dessert or sweet breakfast treat you can serve on the fly. No fancy cake decorating skills are required; just dust the top with a generous amount of confectioners’ sugar and serve it. This Swedish visiting cake will become a fast favorite.
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