Chocolate truffles are the first confection I learned to make as a kid! They are so easy and decadent. And they make the perfect gift for chocolate lovers for special occasions and holidays. Learn all the ways to make classic chocolate truffles with this step by step guide with troubleshooting tips. It’s the base recipe for other favorites such as rum balls , chocolate peppermint truffles , chocolate champagne truffles etc....

Tis Hallowe’en, And in this brew, The witch will stir, Good luck to you! Are you brave enough to drink The Witch’s Heart? I created this cocktail for an easy to make, whimsical Halloween cocktail, or for any themed party for that matter! Now you can make your own homemade flavored shimmer liqueur ! Check out my video and recipes for 5 fruit / herb flavored liqueurs and the recipe for homemade Viniq ....

Baked dish topped with breadcrumbs and/or cheese mixed with butter, and browned under heat.

A warm, sweet, spicy Green Apple Curry dish that transforms the sourness of green apples with the earthy spiciness and robust flavours of Sri Lankan roasted curry powder ! This Sri Lankan apple curry is an easy, vegan side dish to prepare that’s full of flavour! If an apple a day truly kept the doctor away, then I would never need health insurance. I love apples! It’s always been one of my favourite fruits and I always get some when I shop for groceries....

Cutting a piece of meat, through the middle but not all the way through (usually parellel to the cutting board) and then spreading it out to form a thinner piece of meat, resembling butterfly wings. Can be done with any thick piece of protein – Chicken breast, pork chops, steaks or shrimp.

Espresso Shortbread Cookies that are buttery and crumbly with a bold, bittersweet coffee flavor – these cookies are a TREAT! Classic shortbread cookies made with instant coffee (or instant espresso) powder, and dipped in chocolate. Espresso shortbread cookies are great for snacking and gift-giving! I am a sucker for anything coffee . There are very few things in the world that I care to be snobbish about, and coffee is one of them....

These incredibly flavourful Chilli Crab Dumplings (Potstickers) are a fantastic alternative to your juicy chicken dumplings or regular homemade potstickers! The Chilli Crab filling is inspired by the classic Singapore Chilli Crab dish, and the delicate & delicious wrappers are made with green spinach dumpling dough! One of the downsides to living in the middle of the country is the lack of great seafood. I LOVE a good lobster roll , or some pan fried salmon or salmon gravlax , or some spicy garlic squid or a tuna poke bowl ....

Classic crème caramel with a coffee twist! This Coffee Flan (Coffee Creme Caramel) is made with coffee flavored cream, and is a family favorite of ours! Perfectly cooked, delicate, super creamy custard with an irresistible coffee flavor throughout! If you love coffee, you’re going to adore this coffee flan! Coffee flan (coffee crème caramel) Well, there’s not much to say here. If you love coffee and tea drinks , you’re going to go NUTS over this creamy coffee flan!...

Dalgona coffee pudding may seem like an extra step for having a simple coffee pudding… and yes, it is. But that extra step makes for a gorgeous presentation and a delicious cappuccino-like coffee pudding with swirls of coffee and vanilla! Creamy, frothy and sweet Dalgona Coffee Pudding! It’s very likely that you’ve come across this new viral craze on your social media, right? Dalgona coffee? Well, here’s my little twist and contribution to it....

This 15 minute Chicken Ramen Stir Fry is a fantastic way to spruce up your instant ramen noodles without the flavor packets. It’s ready in minutes and tastes so much better! Perfect for lunch or dinner on busy week days and nights, and for students living on a budget! Ramen is versatile and mega flavorful Why I love this ramen stir fry Ingredients and ingredient substitutions How to make chicken ramen stir fry Tips on how to make larger portions of this instant ramen stir fry Pro tips for this stir fried ramen noodles recipe Storage instructions Frequently asked questions Ramen is versatile and mega flavorful Just as that good ol’ stereotype goes, ramen noodles truly were my friend and savior as a student....

Here’s all about how to make the BEST Easy Shortbread Cookies! Buttery, crumbly and light – classic shortbread cookies are one of a kind. And you only need a minimum of 3 ingredients (butter, sugar, flour) to make them! I provide ALL the tips to help you make PERFECT shortbread cookies, as well as the softer Scottish shortbread cookies. What are shortbread cookies? Why you’ll love this recipe Ingredients to make these cookies How to make the best shortbread cookies (with tips) My BEST tips for shortbread cookies What are Scottish shortbread cookies?...

Are you looking for a simple, elegant, gourmet and versatile holiday appetizer? Then these Goat Cheese and Roasted Fig Tartlet appetizers are the perfect choice! Sweet, savory, creamy and crunchy all in one bite. Roasted fig tartlet can be made a few days ahead of time, and the recipe is also very adaptable. As a kid, I was a wuss when it came to trying new things to eat. And eating figs was out of the question....

This simple, refreshing, and delicious apple lemonade is the love child of Fall apple cider and Summer lemonade! The combination of these two fruits makes for a super fresh and fruity drink that is perfect to enjoy all year round. Apple adds a wonderful layer of flavor to a classic lemonade, and it’s super simple to make too. You only need 3 ingredients! A refreshing Summer and Fall drink Ingredients you’ll need How to make apple lemonade Recipe tips Recipe variations Storage tips Frequently asked questions There’s nothing quite like an ice cold lemonade or limeade to keep the summer heat at bay....

Homemade steamed chicken dumplings can be incredibly comforting and flavorful! Yes, they are a labor of love, but most definitely worth it. And they taste so much better than store-bought frozen dumplings! Learn how to make steamed chicken dumplings from scratch, with the juiciest chicken filling and silky dumpling wrappers . How to make the best homemade dumpling wrappers How to make the juicy chicken dumpling filling How to fill and fold dumplings How to store dumplings How to freeze dumplings Making steamed dumplings Why I love this recipe Since I first shared my homemade dumpling dough recipe in 2014, I’ve upgraded my chicken dumpling filling to be juicier and more flavorful than ever!...

An irresistibly creamy, smooth, and foolproof No bake Chocolate Pudding Pie with raspberries! This decadent chocolate dessert is made with a creamy chocolate pudding filling and a cookie crust, with a surprise popping element! You’ll LOVE making and eating this delicious chocolate treat, and it’s no bake and so easy to make too! We all have those days in life when only a good ol’ chocolate pie or chocolate tart will do....

Here’s how to make the most perfect, juicy Ebi Katsu to make the ultimate Ebi Katsu Sando. Crispy on the outside, juicy and flavorful on the inside, this is a fantastic lunch sandwich! This shrimp katsu is perfect in a rice bowl too. Step by step recipe for perfect shrimp cutlets to make the best juicy and flavorful shrimp (ebi) katsu sando, made with Japanese milk bread! Katsu is a meat or seafood cutlet that has been breaded with Japanese panko breadcrumbs and then fried – like this chicken katsu in this chicken katsu sushi burger ....

This Polenta Lasagna Bolognese made with hidden veggie pasta sauce (marinara sauce) (OR your favorite pasta sauce) is one of our favorite main dish recipes for cold winter days and nights! When we got married a couple of years ago, my husband had never had polenta up until that point in his life. As a student, living on my own, I had been eating polenta for years (and loving it)....

Slow braised at a low temperature and then roasted with apples and pear cider with plenty of herbs and spices – this Slow Braised Pork Roast with Spiced Pear and Apple Sauce is a moist, tender and an incredibly flavorful dinner, with less than 30 minutes of prep time! I’m a big fan of Smithfield All Natural Fresh Pork. I’ve used their products many times before – some of which also made it to the blog, like this five spice peach and pork skillet , habanero and peach bbq pork ribs , delicious tequila braised pork carnitas (seriously yum!...

Spiced refers to the warm, aromatic flavors of spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, and cloves. These spices add depth, complexity, and seasonal character to baked goods. “Spiced” often signals cozy, comforting flavors. How it’s used Spices are usually ground and blended into batters or doughs. Some recipes bloom spices in warm butter or liquid to release essential oils. Balance is important-too much can overpower, too little can fade away during baking....

Looking for an easy homemade chicken ramen that’s brimming with flavor and can be customized to your taste? Then this is the recipe for you! A comforting, vibrant, flavor-packed easy ramen recipe to make at home that elevates your ramen bowl to a whole new level! What is ramen? Main components of ramen The most popular types of ramen Why you will love this shoyu ramen recipe Ramen ingredients For the shoyu ramen broth (ramen base) For the chicken Toppings (optional, use whatever you have at hand) How to make the best chicken ramen Broth Noodles Chicken Ramen toppings Ingredient substitutions Pro tips to make the best easy chicken ramen bowl What is ramen?...