Fresh cranberries are a real seasonal treat. Chances are most of us rarely see cranberries in our local supermarket until just before Thanksgiving and ending right around Christmas. Fresh cranberries, unlike blueberries or raspberries, are insanely tart and a tad bitter when raw. While you could try eating a handful of them, I would not … Read more
While it might sound fancy, you don’t need to go to a fancy brunch place to get delicious crepes suzette. The perfect concoction of butter, sugar, orange, and fire can be made simply at home. Worried about the flame? Check out the tips below to help manage your expectations and maximize safety. What are Crepes … Read more
When it comes to cookies, chocolate chip is king. But close behind for me has always been peanut butter. Not just normal peanut butter cookies, but Butterfinger peanut butter chip cookies are the way to go. What are Butterfinger Peanut Butter Chip Cookies? Butterfinger peanut butter chip cookies take everything we love about chocolate chip … Read more
Crepes are truly amazing. They exist somewhere between a pancake, tortilla, and an omelette. They work for both savory and sweet applications. While they may seem like fancy restaurant food, I promise they might even be easier than pancakes to make, as there is no leavening agent to mess up. What are French Crepes? The … Read more
My fiance’s mom loves to make desserts, and one of the desserts she’s always told me is so easy to make is no bake cheesecake bites. They’re great for parties or family gatherings, and it’s simple to add various flavorings to them. After trying hers a couple times and seeing how addicting they really are, … Read more
I think we can all agree there is nothing quite like the smell of freshly baked chewy chocolate chip cookies coming right out of the oven. If the smell doesn’t reel you in, the first bite of that warm, chewy goodness will draw you in for more cookies than you should probably eat in one … Read more
One of my favorite seasonal drinks is eggnog. Love or hate it as a beverage, I think it is underused when it comes to baking. What do you get when you put eggs, sugar, and cream together? Custard! One of my favorite uses of custard is in bread pudding. That heavy, sweet, slightly spicy texture … Read more
If you have never tried panna cotta you are missing out. The texture is somewhere between jello, pudding, and creme brulee. But lucky for us, it is basically as easy as jello to make. That is right if you can make jello you can make this “fancy” Italian dessert to amaze your friends and family. … Read more
Bought too much bread and now its gone stale? Don’t throw it out! Turn it into delicious decadent bread pudding. This is what just happened to my fiancé and I after our engagement party. We bought around 40 churros from Costco for our party, and ended up coming home with 10-15 left overs at the … Read more
As we head into the fall and winter season two things are generally on my mind. First, this is when most foods start getting spiced. Second, fruits start hitting the end of their season, so I need to figure out a way to use them before they go bad. If you ever wondered why fall … Read more
