Cheesy and herby buttermilk breakfast biscuits (breakfast scones) that are delightfully soft in the middle and extra flaky on the outside! And stuffed with a perfectly cooked egg and wrapped with bacon for good measure! These flavor-packed bacon wrapped Egg Stuffed Breakfast Biscuits (Breakfast Scones) are one of my favorite weekend breakfast recipes ! Can be prepped the night before and baked in the morning. Scones vs biscuits So first things first, I know these as scones, because in NZ and Australia, we used to call these beloved quick bread – scones....

A simple, fruity, and refreshing Halloween cocktail – this Flaming Dragon’s Blood Cocktail (Thyme and Raspberry Daiquiri Cocktail) is a show-stopping drink to delight your party guests! So why would I assume a dragon’s blood is red? The truth is I didn’t. 🙂 I did quite a bit of research into what color dragon blood would be, ha! The possibilities are of course limited, either red (hemoglobin like yours and mine and other vertebrates’), blue (hemocyanin like in octopuses for example), or even green (like some worms, and rare lizard species with high levels of biliverdin)....

If you’re a fan of Futurama , then you don’t need a description of SLURM! Here’s my rendition of the Slurm drink – a sweet, tart, refreshing sparkling limeade (made with my homemade ginger limeade recipe ) with the spicy warmth of ginger! Kids will love the bright green shade of this slurm drink and the sweet and tart ginger limeade. OR you can spike it with some vodka for the adults....

A detailed, step by step recipe and troubleshooting guide with a recipe video on how to make doughnuts with a vanilla glaze! Donuts are one of our favorite pastry recipes . These are deliciously fluffy and airy on the inside and tender on the outside. These homemade doughnuts (homemade donuts) with a sweet glaze are an absolute treat! Perfect homemade doughnuts Deliciously fluffy and airy (on the inside), and tender (on the outside) fried pieces of dough coated with a sweet glaze?...

If you enjoyed my perfect dumpling dough recipe , then you’ll also love this homemade green dumpling dough (potsticker dough)! It’s naturally colored with spinach puree. Then use these fun wrappers to make steamed chicken dumplings OR these incredible chili crab dumplings ! Homemade potstickers Potstickers are awesome! I think we can all agree on that. Whether you call them jiaozi, dumplings or potstickers, they are one of the finest culinary inventions....

Alright my friends, let’s talk homemade marshmallows . Sweet, soft, springy, fluffy pillows of deliciousness, homemade marshmallows are easy and so much better than store-bought. This is a long post with LOTS of tips on how to make marshmallows, How to troubleshoot and adjust the recipe for perfect results With or without corn syrup With or without a candy thermometer Thorough recipe video that walks you through all the steps I used to watch my grandmother make marshmallows when I was a wee little girl!...

Crunchy breakfast potatoes, crispy bacon, and perfectly cooked eggs with a creamy, runny yolk! This Oven Roasted Breakfast Potato Hash is as easy as it’s delicious! All cooked in one sheet pan and ready in 40 minutes with little active time on your part, this is one of my favorite savory breakfast recipes , and PERFECT for weekend mornings when you can let the oven do all the work....

This Peanut Butter Berry Smoothie Bowl with Turmeric Mango Peanut Butter Smoothie is chock-full of flavor and all the great things that you ought to have in a healthy, wholesome breakfast! You can make it in a glass (or bottle) as an on-the-go breakfast smoothie, or turn it into a nourishing and filling smoothie bowl with toppings and more added goodness, or freeze them in popsicle molds for a refreshing summer snack!...

This Spicy Pork Ramen is an adaptation of the Loco Moco Mazemen from Food Truck Road Trip – A Cookbook, and is a restaurant quality dish bursting with incredible flavour! It’s spicy pork Ramen noodles topped with a Furikake seasoned soft boiled egg that will gourmet up your Ramen noodles effortlessly! If you enjoy pork ramen , you will absolutely love this dish too. Another thing about me that I haven’t talked about much on this blog is that I’m obsessed with food trucks....

Savory Scallion and Sesame Milk Bread makes the most amazing sandwiches! But it’s also incredibly delicious on its own. It’ll be hard to stop at one slice (or three), so make sure to make at least 2 loaves! 😀 With black sesame and scallions, this Japanese Milk Bread variation is so soft, fluffy and flavorful! Basics of Japanese milk bread What is Tangzhong? Ingredients for the recipe How to make Japanese milk bread with black sesame and scallions How to check if the bread is proofed Tips for perfecting this bread recipe Why I LOVE this recipe While I do have bit of a sweet tooth, I love making savory bread too (like focaccia bread for instance)....

The most amazing spiced hot cross buns with a sweet, fruity apricot honey glaze! These are also the softest and fluffiest hot cross buns you could ever make because of the simple Tangzhong method used to make the dough (à la Japanese milk bread ). For more delicious variations, check out these chocolate chip hot cross buns and bunny buns (Easter bread rolls) . And make hot cross bun bread and butter pudding with stale, leftover buns!...

Ube milk tea is a creamy, refreshing and indulgent drink, that is perfect for summer! Made even more impressive by the vibrant purple color. You can easily adapt this recipe to make fresh taro milk tea as well! Ube milk tea is a creamy and refreshing summer drink! As a follow up to my ube halaya and ube ice cream , I’ve got another delicious ube recipe for you guys today!...

Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of Dutch process cocoa powder and regular / natural cocoa powder. Learn the difference between Natural vs Dutch process cocoa powder, their composition, colors and flavors, and when to use either cocoa powder for your baking needs. Everything you need to know about how Natural and Dutch cocoa powder work, and how and when to use them in recipes! Everything you need to know about how Natural and Dutch cocoa powder work, and how and when to use them in recipes!...

Bavarian cream , also known as crème bavarois or just simply bavarois is a simple but delicious dessert made with crème anglaise . In this post, you’ll learn how to make bavarian cream with beginner-friendly step by step instructions! If you like ice cream, then you’ll absolutely love this bavarian cream dessert! Set in molds and served, accompanied with any flavor sauces you like. Why I love this recipe Bavarian cream dessert (creme bavarois) vs bavarian cream filling How to make Bavarian cream Ingredients Method Serving Creme Bavarois Storage instructions Serving suggestions and variations This dessert originates from South Germany (Bavaria), and is a super simple yet delightful dessert to make....

Crisp, delicate choux pastry shells filled with an indulgent pastry cream made with NESTLÉ COFFEE-MATE Chocolate Boutique Creamers. They come in three great flavours – salted caramel chocolate, chocolate toffee truffle and cafe mocha. So whether you’re making them for a party, or to soothe your chocolate cravings, or to make your coffee a little more decadent, these coffee eclairs with coffee creamer creme patissiere would be the perfect pairing!...

This beautiful floral, earthy, and light lychee mocktail made with lychee and non-alcoholic gin (or other non-alcoholic spirit of your choice) is perfect for anyone who enjoys cocktails, but wants to cut back on the alcohol. A delicious fruity mocktail that’s easy to make with refreshing flavors! Perfect for summer, but can be enjoyed all year round. Why this recipe works Why mocktails? Ingredients to make this mocktail How to make lychee mocktail Recipe tips Lychee mocktail variations Lychee is such a delicious and delicate fruit that makes fantastic desserts and drinks....

The process of repeatedly rolling and folding butter into dough to create numerous thin, alternating layers of fat and dough. This results in a flaky texture when baked (such as in croissants, puff pastry etc.)

More rhubarb than you can possibly eat? Make this incredibly refreshing, tart rhubarb lemonade ! Only 3 ingredients, and no lemons! So, it’s actually a “rhubarb ade “. I also show you how to make it even quicker with a no cook method – which in fact is my favorite version! Why I love this rhubarb lemonade more than classic lemonade! Why no lemons? Two ways to make rhubarb lemonade (or “rhubarbade”) Ingredients you’ll need How to make rhubarb lemonade Recipe tips Recipe variations Storage tips Frequently asked questions Here’s a potentially unpopular opinion – I love this rhubarb lemonade a whole lot more than regular lemonade!...

Chocolate choux pastry is just as easy to make as classic choux pastry with this step by step guide. And pair these deeply chocolatey, light, crisp choux puffs with a simple, delicious chantilly cream filling! Learn how to make foolproof chocolate choux pastry with this detailed, step by step recipe! So by popular demand, and after many many (many) hours of recipe testing, I’ve got another doozy to share with you guys today....

This dairy free brioche bread is sinfully rich, soft, and delicious with a thin, flaky crust and silky crumb! Pair this warm, toasted slice of dairy free brioche bread with my dairy free Nutella spread , and you’ll never even miss the dairy! Brioche is a wonderfully rich bread due to its high butter and egg content which also gives it that characteristic golden, lustrous exterior. My brioche bread recipe is very popular on the blog, and I’ve shared a bunch of other brioche-based recipes like these perfect brioche buns , brioche cinnamon rolls , strawberry custard brioche tarts , bostock pastry , and even my chocolate babka and cinnamon babka recipes....