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On this episode, Christopher Kimball travels to the Saxon villages of Transylvania with author Irina Georgescu to learn the secrets of Romanian baking. Back at Milk Street, we make Romanian Creme Fraiche Cake (Lichiu), a sweet yeasted dough with a lemony filling and a custard topping.
Best Recipe You’ve Never Heard of: Romanian Crème Fraîche Cake
Next up is a new spin on apple pie, Romanian Apple Pie with Cinnamon and Walnuts.
Last but not least, Meringue-Topped Cake with Cherries!
Best Recipe You’ve Never Heard of: Meringue-Topped Cake with Cherries
Season 9: CHRISTOPHER KIMBALL’S MILK STREET TELEVISION explores the world in search of techniques and ingredients that can transform your home cooking, producing bolder dishes with less time and effort. Season nine features gorgeous on-location travel segments, and mouth-watering dishes and recipes, from over a dozen countries — including Italy, Mexico, Romania, Austria, South Korea, and Malaysia — along with segments filmed at their headquarters at 177 Milk Street in downtown Boston. Each episode introduces viewers to cooks from around the world, showcasing how their inspiration results in faster, easier, and bolder recipes.
CHRISTOPHER KIMBALL’S MILK STREET TELEVISION: Season 9 Preview
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