Get the latest recipes from Esilenna http://www.grouprecipes.com/people/esilenna I don't like cheesecakes, and I don't like cakes, but I find this cake sublime. It's quick and easy to make, and keeps well in the freezer if stored in appropriate containers. Oh, and it's delicious! http://www.grouprecipes.com/41326/ice-creamcheese-cake.html Ropa vieja is a popular dish in a surprising array of countries and consists of shredded beef, vegetables, and a tomato sauce. I found this particular version in Le Cordon Bleu: Complete Cooking Step-by-Step http://www.grouprecipes.com/39293/ropa-vieja.html A tasty hot and sour soup, Japanese style. http://www.grouprecipes.com/38225/japanese-beef-soup.html A tasty no-bake cheesecake flavoured with raspberry jelly (Jello). http://www.grouprecipes.com/38224/karolines-cheesecake.html A spicy roast chicken that is quick and easy to cook and tastes delicious! Even if you don't baste, the chicken still turns out juicy and tasty,making it a great dinner party dish as all of the prep is done the day before. http://www.grouprecipes.com/38223/spicy-roast-chicken.html In Norway, Kransekake is almost considered the National Cake. Traditionally used for both weddings, christenings, Christmas, and the 17th of May (Norwegian Constitution Day), it's deliciously almondy and jaw-ache inducingly chewy. A fantastic cake, and I've yet to meet someone who doesn't like it. http://www.grouprecipes.com/38137/kransekake-or-norwegian-ring-cake.html A dreamy coffee and chocolate flavoured dessert. I'm not a cake person, but even I love this one! http://www.grouprecipes.com/38132/tiramisu.html A flavoured sugar for use in baking or just to add a hint of vanilla to coffee or tea. When I've used up my vanilla sugar and forgotten to make some more, I use store-bought. It's never as good as the home-made version though. http://www.grouprecipes.com/38129/vanilla-sugar.html A tangy berry sorbet. http://www.grouprecipes.com/38128/blueberry-sorbet.html Like all classic dishes every Norwegian family has a slightly different version of kjottkaker, and everyone's mother always makes the best. This recipe comes from my grandfather, and is one of my all time favourite dishes. http://www.grouprecipes.com/38124/kjottkaker-or-norwegian-meatballs.html