Cookie trees work so well as dessert table centerpieces! While you can make them with any kind of cookies, I find that madeleines look particularly beautiful. Below, I share how I make my holiday tree! …
Carrot halwa (or gajar ka halwa) is an Indian pudding made with carrots, nuts, and raisins and spiced with cardamom. It's super simple to make - I make mine in the microwave! Recipe …
These pineapple upside-down cupcakes are delicious mini versions of the cake! After flipping, a layer of sweet brown sugar caramelized pineapple ends up on top of a lightly spiced vanilla cupcake. Top the inverted cupcakes …
Every bite of this chocolate mousse pie delivers rich, silky chocolate with a chewy coconut macaroon finish. This chocolate mousse contains raw eggs, so I highly recommend using pasteurized eggs to prepare …
Sesame seed candy, also called pasteli, is so easy to make! It's a candy sweetened with honey or maple syrup, and it's loaded with crunchy, earthy sesame seeds. You can add nuts for extra flavor …
Filled cupcakes are extra special because of the hidden surprise inside! Here are some great fillings to try and tips on the best techniques for filling cupcakes. Tips for Making Filled …
These vegan chocolate cupcakes are light and bouncy like Hostess cupcakes - but leagues better. They dome absolutely perfectly and they're filled and topped with a rich and creamy vegan version of my chocolate ganache …
A cupcake isn't a cupcake without frosting! Once you learn how to make homemade frosting, you'll see just how good it can be. Plus, depending on the recipe, it can be so easy to make! …
Bostock is a cross between French toast and an almond croissant. It's an easy to make, unforgettable breakfast treat made with leftover bread, almond syrup, and almond cream (frangipane). While I'm a sucker for …
Semolina flour is the gritty, coarse particles of durum wheat that are milled down after extracting finer flour. It is used to make couscous, upma, idli, knafeh, and countless other porridge and dessert recipes around …
This amazing strawberry whipped cream is made with fresh strawberries and heavy whipped cream! It's a refreshing topping for any dessert or eaten all on its own! Strawberry whipped cream is a …
Macerating strawberries is a simple method of bringing out the natural juices in berries to make them sweeter and glossy. Macerated strawberries - also called sugared strawberries - can be eaten on their own, with …
In a pinch, I've always substituted yogurt for sour cream and never really noticed any difference in the end result. I also know that many of you substitute yogurt for sour cream for health reasons. …
If you like the crumbs on top of crumb cake or apple crumb pie, crumb cookies are for you! They are made with just four ingredients and taste just like buttery crumbs! To …
These butterfly cakes - also called fairy cakes or butterfly buns - are cupcakes decked out to look like butterflies with a pile of sweet whipped cream and a dollop of jam. They are fun …
