Creamy chocolate cremeux that is silky smooth, rich, delicious, and super easy to make? I got you covered! This is one of my favorite easy chocolate desserts . Here I’m continuing my series on all the different types of dessert that you can make with creme anglaise . In this post, I share how to make a creamy and luscious chocolate cremeux that you can use as a base for many other desserts!...

Here, I’m putting my own little spin on meatballs with this chicken meatball sandwich featuring curry chicken meatballs! And serving them with sweet and spicy mango chutney and a side of thin fries! Curry chicken meatballs Curry chicken meatballs are quintessential comfort food for me. With my Sri Lankan heritage and upbringing, authentic curry recipes are intimately interwoven with my childhood, and especially so with meatball curry . And isn’t it amazing how certain types of food are featured in nearly every food culture in the world, often with their own unique and distinct flair?...

Homemade chocolate marshmallows that are perfectly soft, fluffy, sweet, and deeply chocolatey? This is the only recipe you’ll ever need! If you like making regular vanilla marshmallows , you’ll LOVE these homemade chocolate marshmallows! Why this chocolate marshmallow recipe works Ingredients to make chocolate marshmallows How to make chocolate marshmallows Storage instructions Other variations of chocolate marshmallows Serving suggestions Final recipe notes Frequently asked questions After some rigorous recipe testing, it’s time to share my detailed, step by step recipe to make the most perfect chocolate marshmallows!...

This Raspberry Croissant Bread Pudding is unlike any bread pudding you’ve had before! A crispy, flaky, buttery croissant bread pudding, with fruity swirls of raspberry jam, this is an unforgettable breakfast, brunch, dessert treat! Turn your day-old French croissants or chocolate croissants into deliciously flaky, crispy, buttery bread pudding! Recently, I shared my ultimate guide to make croissants and pain au chocolat at home. I shared all the tips and tricks I learned in the process of making perfect, classic and chocolate croissants, and laid out step by step instructions as well....

This spicy jalapeno simple syrup is so easy to make and to customize to your liking! I’ll show you how to make an easy spicy jalapeno syrup that is packed with incredible flavor that you didn’t even know was possible! A deliciously spicy syrup to make amazing cocktails like this spicy margarita . I’ll show you how to make the best jalapeno syrup. And pro tips on how to adjust the spice level while infusing the most flavor to make this spicy simple syrup....

An adaptable, fragrant, easy curry powder that truly transforms every one of your meat, seafood, vegetable, and fruit curry recipes ! Plus, this Sri Lankan curry powder is made with whole spices, which makes for the most robust flavor imaginable, and it lasts longer as well. Why an easy curry powder should be a staple in your pantry What is curry powder? What’s special about this Sri Lankan curry powder Ingredients to make this curry powder How to make curry powder (step by step instructions) Recipe tips How to use curry powder in your cooking Storage Frequently asked questions Why an easy curry powder should be a staple in your pantry This curry powder recipe is one of the most adaptable and easy curry powders you can make with common ingredients....

A bench scraper is a flat, rectangular piece of metal or plastic with a straight edge and a handle along one side. It’s designed to cut, lift, and manipulate dough and other ingredients. While simple in design, it’s one of the most versatile tools in a baker’s kit. How it’s used Bench scrapers can divide dough into portions, scrape sticky bits from countertops, or scoop ingredients into bowls. The flat edge makes it easy to create clean cuts without damaging gluten structure....

This is the Best Chicken Curry Recipe , bar none. An everyday chicken curry doesn’t have to be bland and pale and mushy. This is the most authentic chicken curry you can make with your own homemade curry powder that will upstage every other curry that you’ve ever had! I also give you all of my tips and tricks to make the most flavorful chicken curry ever, and how to adapt it to your taste as well....

These Cheddar Corn Biscuits are the perfect combination of flaky and soft! Packed with flavor and the sweetness of corn. Plus, they can be made ahead of time & frozen too! Cheddar Corn Biscuits (adapted from my popular cream scones recipe ) made with cornmeal AND creamed corn, perfect for Thanksgiving! Now that we’ve moved to Canada, we celebrate Thanksgiving pretty early… and let me tell you, this year, there was a new star on our dinner table....

This creamy avocado and kiwi salad dressing is simple, homemade, and healthy, with a deliciously fruity summer twist! Gluten free and vegan, with no added oil, this creamy kiwi dressing will elevate every dish you pair it with! Why I love this kiwi salad dressing You could never have enough sauces and condiments , or salad dressings, could you? Vinaigrettes are my go to dressing, but I do love a creamy dressing to dress up my plate of greens sometimes....

Easy Curried Potato Hash is simple to make and very versatile! Perfect for breakfast or brunch, and can be made vegetarian too. If you have potatoes, onions, your choice of protein/ground meat (optional), and common pantry spices, then this is one of the most flavorful breakfast recipes you could ever make! A super satisfying breakfast recipe that combines the comfort of potato home fries and warming curry spices! Check out my oven roasted breakfast potato hash for a sheet pan version that you can cook in the oven....

Everything you need to know about all the different types of sugar used in baking and cooking to help you understand which sugar is best for your specific needs! This is a comprehensive guide with detailed information on how to substitute different types of sugar and the type of recipes that call for each type of sugar. A comprehensive guide to different types of sugar used in baking and cooking!...

Packed with carrots, celery, zucchini, onions and tomatoes, this is a deliciously healthy Hidden Veggie Pasta Sauce! Super simple to make and can be a starting point for a variety of easy dinner recipes , and is a great way to sneak some veggies into your kids’ meals! A good homemade Marinara Sauce is one of life’s simple pleasures, as well as a neat trick up your sleeve to have because there’s little else that can be as versatile as this....

This easy and refreshing coffee slushie is a delicious way to enjoy your coffee on hot summer days! Or add some rum (or bourbon or whiskey) and make boozy rum coffee slushie for a delightful summer-appropriate, adult beverage. Just a blender and four ingredients are all you need for this homemade coffee slushie! Coffee slushie How to make coffee slushie Other flavor additions Make ahead and be prepared Coffee slushie recipe video Coffee is my lifeline....

Tall, soft, flaky, and packed with blueberries, these Lavender Blueberry Scones with lemon glaze are irresistible! They are easy, can be frozen, and bake perfectly from frozen too. Tips and tricks for making the most perfect, soft, flaky lemon blueberry scones! Buttery, flaky scones Scones are a weekend tradition for us. I grew up eating classic cream scones , and I’ve since shared more scone recipes like these whole wheat scones , date scones , pumpkin scones , breakfast scones etc....

Soft, perfectly sweet with a hint of citrus flavor, these Mini Unicorn Rainbow Donuts are colorful and gorgeous inside and out, with a swirled rainbow colored dough and a colorful, rippled unicorn glaze, complete with stars and glitter. Perfect for fun kids’ parties, themed parties, entertaining, or to celebrate all the unicorns in your life! Do you love unicorns? I mean reeaaallly love unicorns? If your answer is yes, and you had always wanted to get the inside scoop on all things unicorn, then you’d want to get your hands on a copy of this magical, mystical, whimsical account of unicorns called Stuff Unicorns Love by Jessie Moore!...

These Peach Bars (Peach Crumble Bars) are one of the most easy and delicious summer desserts you could make! A sweet, juicy, jammy, fruity peach filling sandwiched by a delightfully buttery, crumbly shortbread base and crumble topping! You can use perfectly ripe fresh peaches, overripe peaches, or even frozen peaches. Plus you can make these ahead of time too because they freeze beautifully. Crumble bars (like these rhubarb crumble bars or any other kind!...

Moist, juicy, tender pork carnitas with crisp brown edges, and a fresh, colorful, fruity mango black bean salsa, topped with roasted tomatillo salsa verde on slightly toasted tortillas – these Pork Carnitas Tacos with Mango Black Bean Salsa are the definition of flavor-packed! We often serve this with horchata (or vegan horchata for a dairy-free alternative) for a creamy, refreshing drink. Here’s a question for you guys. Soft tacos or hard tacos?...

Crispy and crunchy on the outside, soft and juicy on the inside, these Szechuan Salt and Pepper Shrimp (Asian salt and pepper prawns) are packed with flavor, and a little kick from the szechuan pepper salt mix and crushed chili flakes/red pepper. So easy to make and always a family favorite! We love shrimp, and it’s a regular in our dinner rotation. From the best shrimp curry to shrimp rice noodles , shrimp rice bowls , shrimp bao buns , shrimp avocado toast , steamed shrimp , grilled shrimp appetizers , shrimp katsu sandwiches (ebi katsu) etc....

This baking basics article is all about the types of custard in the culinary world! Learn the basics of custards and all the variations you can make with this versatile sauce. This is a comprehensive guide to all the types of custard and the differences between them. Custard is a thickened base made with dairy, sugar, and eggs, with the addition of cornstarch in some instances. But they all contain dairy, sugar, and eggs....