Simply the best coconut marshmallows with coconut flavor INSIDE and OUT! I fold untoasted coconut into the marshmallow mixture and then coat the set marshmallows with toasted coconut as well. I also show how to pipe these as well. If you’re a fan of coconut, you’ll LOVE these nutty, delicious, melt-in-your-mouth fluffy toasted coconut marshmallows! Why this recipe works Recipe testing Ingredients you’ll need How to make toasted coconut marshmallows How to make piped coconut marshmallows My best recipe tips Storage Since I shared my recipe for homemade marshmallows years ago, there was one question that came up often from my readers....

This Bourbon Butter Pecan Cake with Brown Butter Maple Frosting is the most perfect pumpkin pie alternative for your Thanksgiving spread! Soft, moist, spiced butter pecan cake made with ground pecan in the cake batter, plus chopped pecans sprinkled throughout for a rich, buttery pecan flavor! The delicious brown butter maple frosting perfectly complements the butter pecan cake. The one thing that excites me most about our usually minimal Thanksgiving spread is that one big dessert that I make each year, which is NOT pumpkin pie or pecan pie....

Super easy yet super fabulous, this Brown Butter Pan Fried Salmon with Roasted Kumquats & Vegetables only takes 30 minutes and is flavored with the amazingly rich, nutty flavor of brown butter and then drizzled with a creamy dill sauce made using the juices left in the roasting pan. A healthy, weeknight meal doesn’t come more impressive or flavorful than this! This is one our favorite and special occasion worthy easy dinner recipes ....

Celebrate Autumn with this Brownie Bottom Pumpkin Cheesecake with Chocolate Fudge Sauce – a super chocolatey, fudgy brownie layer with a spiced and incredibly creamy pumpkin layer on top, plus a chocolate fudge sauce “cobweb” drizzle for a fun Halloween twist! This brownie pumpkin cheesecake is a delicious combo of brownie bottom cheesecake and pumpkin cheesecake brownies – the best of both worlds! It’s just as well that the holidays line up with Fall, because when the weather gets cooler and the leaves change color, all I can think of is delicious desserts and fun cocktails ....

These bunny buns (Easter buns) are easily the most fun, cute, and delicious Easter bread rolls ever! Made in a muffin pan, super easy to make, and the bread is so soft, rich, and fluffy! You can use sweet or savory filling, and it’s very easy to make them vegan too. My favorite Easter bread rolls! Ingredients (notes and substitutions) Ingredient substitutions How to make Easter bunny buns (step by step overview) Recipe workflow Recipe notes and tips Storage tips Frequently asked questions My favorite Easter bread rolls!...

A smooth, strained, thin sauce made from pureed fruits or vegetables often used as a garnish to enhance flavor and presentation of desserts and savory dishes.

This easy Chocolate Buttercream Frosting is creamy and packed with deep chocolate flavor, without being overly sweet! And it’s so hassle-free to make because I use cocoa powder instead of melted chocolate. You only need 5 simple ingredients to make this easy chocolate frosting. And it’s so creamy, fluffy, and soft! Perfect to frost a variety of cake recipes! For more delicious frosting recipes , check out my American vanilla buttercream frosting , chocolate Swiss meringue buttercream , and easy chocolate Swiss meringue buttercream frosting (cheat’s version) ....

A dish that is made with a blend of aromatic spices. Some curries will have their own names, depending on the region and spice blend used.

The process of creating small perforations in a crust or dough, prior to baking. Usually done by pricking the surface with a fork, but a specialty tool can be used as well. Allows for steam and air escape, to keep the crust or dough flat without puffing up or deforming, during baking.

These melt-in-your-mouth soft, velvety, decadent, fruity Chocolate Champagne Truffles are easy and less messy to make with no rolling, scooping or shaping involved. They are dusted with cocoa powder for a touch of flavor and easy handling, or with gold luster dust for a touch of extravagance, perfect for celebrations! The end of December is always a little special to me, because it’s not only the end of the year, it’s also our wedding anniversary!...

Homemade bubble tea (boba tea) is super simple to make. I first showed you how to make boba pearls (tapioca pearls) from scratch, so next up is this deliciously refreshing bubble tea recipe. This classic bubble tea drink, originating from Taiwan, is one of my favorite summer drinks. You can also make ube milk tea (ube bubble tea) or bubble tea panna cotta for more delicious variations! What is bubble tea?...

Here’s all you need to know about what to look for when buying lobster, what types of lobster are available throughout the year, how to clean lobster, how to prepare lobster for cooking, all the different ways to cook lobster, and how to remove the cooked meat from the shell! A comprehensive guide on how to cook lobster perfectly for lobster rolls or lobster risotto or any delectable lobster dish!...

All the flavors of jalapeno poppers and jalapeno bites , but better and more fun! These Jalapeno Eyeball Tarts are such an easy Halloween party food idea. A creamy cream cheese filling packed with herbs, spices and more jalapeno, in a buttery, crisp puff pastry base, and topped with a sweet chili sauce! <img loading=“lazy” src=“https://www.theflavorbender.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Jalapeno-eyeball-tarts-4.jpg" onerror=“this.onerror=null;this.src=‘https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhe7F7TRXHtjiKvHb5vS7DmnxvpHiDyoYyYvm1nHB3Qp2_w3BnM6A2eq4v7FYxCC9bfZt3a9vIMtAYEKUiaDQbHMg-ViyGmRIj39MLp0bGFfgfYw1Dc9q_H-T0wiTm3l0Uq42dETrN9eC8aGJ9_IORZsxST1AcLR7np1koOfcc7tnHa4S8Mwz_xD9d0=s16000';" alt=“Mini tarts that look like Halloween eyeballs, with a red sweet chili sauce "eyeball iris"....

The best part about this blog is how I have this great platform to talk about and share all the new combinations of ingredients and flavours that I love to try and experiment with. And hopefully along the way, I inspire someone or two, to try it for themselves! The next best thing is how I can get Mr K to try new things! A couple of weeks ago I got him to try Miso soup for the first time!...

This Cauliflower Curry is a mild, creamy, and delicious curry that is sure to be a family favorite! A vegan curry that will pair well with any other type of curry, and can be enjoyed with rice or flat breads. This coconut cauliflower curry is super simple and delicious! Minimal spices, but with maximum flavor. This type of Sri Lankan curry is called a “sudata curry” (in Sinhalese) or white curry (direct translation)....

This Sri Lankan Chocolate Biscuit Pudding (No Bake Chocolate Cookie Cake) is decadence and simplicity in cake form. Alternating layers of milk-soaked Maria cookies and soft, creamy chocolate buttercream are all you need for this deceptively delicious dessert that also happens to be just so easy to make. This is one of the most well-loved Sri Lankan desserts . A classic Sri Lankan dessert Yes, Sri Lanka – the land of ceylon tea and cinnamon and countless other fiery spicy savory dishes (like this chicken curry , black pork curry , beef curry etc....

Tangy, creamy and sweet, this homemade Lemon Curd is a summer favorite of mine! Lemon, sugar, eggs and butter are all you need to make this easy lemon curd. Just like my passion fruit curd and pineapple curd , this lemon curd is also a versatile addition to many types of dessert recipes ! What’s the difference between lemon curd and lemon butter? How to make lemon curd What is the consistency of this lemon curd?...

When food is cooked in an oven. Also known as roasting, when it involves proteins or vegetables. Also see, Conventional baking and convection baking

Boring gingersnap cookies not doing it for you? Then turn those cookies into delicious bite sized Bourbon Gingerbread Truffles that taste absolutely divine. These gingerbread truffles are perfect for gift-giving, to serve with coffee or just to snack on. No bake and vegan too! These are also great to make using leftover gingerbread house scraps! Chocolate truffles Chocolate truffles and I share a long and storied past. I love these little morsels of chocolate heaven....

Caramelization is the browning of sugar when it’s heated, producing nutty, sweet, and complex flavors. Unlike the Maillard reaction, it doesn’t require proteins-just sugar and heat. It changes both color and taste in foods where sugars are present. How it’s used Sugar caramelizes when heated slowly, often starting around 320°F (160°C). Different stages of caramelization-from light amber to dark brown-offer distinct flavors. In baking, butter and sugar mixtures can also caramelize, enhancing depth....