Sweet and Savory Recipes to Share and Enjoy
This buttercream uses egg yolks to make a custard-like frosting that’s so good you’ll hardly believe it! The closest thing I might compare it to is pastry cream, but because of the butter, it’s stable and you can use it to pipe with very sharp definition. What is French Buttercream? French buttercream uses egg yolks,…
View RecipeThese chicken cutlets are stuffed with cheese and spinach then wrapped in bacon making for a flavor-packed, protein filled meal. These wrapped cutlets look impressive, especially when sliced open, but are very easy to make and come together in a snap! A Few Tips and Pointers If you can’t find chicken cutlets in your grocery…
View RecipeThese Valentine’s Day cookies come out of the oven fully decorated! All the color and wow factor without the need to mix up batches of royal icing! I made them with some pink sanding sugar rolled into the pink stripes for an extra sparkly pop but they look just as nice plain. How do You…
View RecipeI love poached eggs! So many people order them at restaurants but are intimidated to make them at home. It’s so much easier then you think! All you need is a pot of water, a spoon, a fresh egg and a splash of vinegar! A few Tips and Pointers It is VERY important to use…
View RecipeI love chicken pot pie! It’s a total childhood favorite I grew up with and continues to be a go to comfort dish. I used to make this with a top sealed with pastry but I just don’t like the soggy bottom and to be honest i wanted them to look better! The solution was…
View RecipePainting can be so relaxing and eating cake is a favorite hobby of mine. Why not combine the two into one delicious masterpiece?! If you find cake decorating to be a bit intimidating then check out my How to Decorate a Cake post, it has lots of helpful tips and a full how to video….
View RecipeI’ve been wanting to make a s’mores cake FOREVER! I keep seeing them on Pinterest and some of my favorite blogs but I wasn’t sure how I’d go about it… A few weeks ago I made my pumpkin pie cake and had a surge of inspiration. The baked graham cracker crumble I made for that…
View RecipeWhen you want a creamy smooth buttercream there are two choices, Swiss or Italian buttercream. I love both but have to admit there is less less chance of burning myself when making the swiss variety as you’re gently heating the meringue over a double boiler. The other benefit of these buttercreams is the color; you…
View RecipeChocolate, toasted marshmallows and a cinnamon cookie make for a very delicious dessert! For those of you who haven’t tried making them, cookie cups are super easy and SO versatile! Use any filling imaginable for a panoply of flavors! Apple pie, butterscotch, salted caramel even lemon curd! How Do You Make Cookie Cups? To make…
View RecipeThere’s something about a hearty stew that’s just so comforting and perfect for the cold months of winter. This French-inspired version had lots of herbs and a dash or lemon juice to brighten the rich flavors up. How do I Make a good Beef Stew? To make a good beef stew you need time! Beef…
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