Sweet and Savory Recipes to Share and Enjoy
I’ve been on a tart making binge lately. These little objects can be infinitely modified into all sorts of shapes, flavors, textures and even moods. My strawberry tart is practically bubbling with cheerfulness. Those pink dots were a effort of love to make but I just LOVE the effect! What’s the best dough for tarts?…
View RecipeCelebrate Spring bounty with a delicious and classic fruit tart. You can make giant versions to feed a whole group or make mini fruit tarts for individual servings. Steps to make the fruit tart filling In a medium saucepan, heat the milk and vanilla bean by bringing it to a boil over medium heat. Immediately…
View RecipeDon’t throw those brown bananas away! They’re not something you want to snack on but they’re PERFECT for making a moist, delicious banana bread. While you’re at it why not throw in some chocolate chips and make this easy recipe a TOTAL crowd pleaser. It’s great with your morning coffee and anytime you want a…
View RecipeThis peanut butter chocolate chip cookie recipe makes a BIG batch of cookies but you’ll find they disappear very quickly so don’t think you’ll be able to squirrel away that much extra dough to freeze and bake later! I topped my cookies with a generous sprinkle of Malden’s sea salt and they were just plain…
View RecipeThis cocktail might have a classic name but it only dates back to 1989! Depending on what you read it was either invented at a bar in New York or by the Chambord company itself as a promotion. Either way its a fun cocktail with a nice fruity note that’s dangerously strong but oh so…
View RecipeHow ripe should bananas be for banana bread? Your bananas should be more brown than yellow and look like they’re ready to toss out. Basically they’re starting to liquify inside making them perfect for baking into your banana bread. If your bananas are not there yet don’t worry you can easily “ripen” them in 10…
View RecipeShrimp is a smart choice for weeknight dinners thanks to its super-fast cook time. This quick-and-easy recipe comes together in less time that it takes to boil water; serve this garlicky shrimp over your favorite pasta for an effortless supper. If you’re a big garlic lover, grate an extra clove of garlic over the shrimp…
View RecipeLooking to change up your chili game? This hearty slow cooker chili is a great place to start. Not only does it get a flavor and nutrient boost from sweet potatoes and kale, it’s ridiculously easy to prepare. The dried chiles are absolutely optional; they add a hint of smoky-raisiny depth to the chili. If…
View RecipeWhat is Chili Verde? Chili Verde translates as “green chili” as it’s made with a lot of cilantro and no tomatoes. This Mexican dish is often made with salsa verde or other green veggies to give it a pop of color and incredible flavor. Like most chili recipes there are so many variations of the…
View RecipeChicken breasts are everyone’s go-to choice for a healthy protein, but they’re lackluster in the flavor department, and notorious for drying out quickly in the oven. I solved that problem by marinating them in a mixture of Greek yogurt and olive juice, which tenderizes the meat and infuses them with flavor all the way through….
View RecipeI’ve been on a tart making binge lately and it’s been so fun! These desserts might look impressive but they’re actually pretty straightforward as long as you have a couple tools! These are the magic tart tings I used to bake the shells. They are a bit pricey but they work SO well and last…
View RecipeI got a set of Russian piping tips as a present a while back and started noticing all the pretty cakes and cupcakes decorated using them. Buttercream flowers are a favorite decoration motif of mine but I had always made mine from scratch using various petal tips. What are Russian Piping Tips? These are jumbo…
View RecipeI love spring and Easter so what better way to celebrate than a moist fluffy vanilla cake filled with lemon and raspberry buttercream and covered in creamy Swiss meringue buttercream with a whole Easter scene bunnies, eggs and all painted in buttercream, NO fondant! Some tips to make this Easter Bunny Cake Be sure to…
View RecipeThese lemon curd tarts have a strawberry surprise inside! There’s a layer of white chocolate ganache flavored with strawberry at the base that provides a wonderful balance to the lemon’s zing. I might have gone a bit overboard with my construction of these pastries but you can use the same recipe with a regular tart…
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