A rich, concentrated, reduced brown sauce used as a flavorful base for sauces, gravies, and braises, and served with meat.

This Easy Pork Ramen is unlike any ramen you had in your college days! Thinly sliced, perfectly cooked, juicy pork tenderloin and an egg with a gloriously runny egg yolk, crunchy Asian greens, and flavorful mushrooms, all swimming in a scrumptious and flavor-packed ramen noodle broth. Delicious Easy Pork Ramen in 30 minutes! For a just as incredible chicken version, try my easy chicken ramen recipe , topped with a perfect ramen egg !...

This easy creamy Vanilla Popsicles Recipe makes deliciously rich, decadent, summer-worthy popsicles! You can use this recipe as a base for 5 awesome flavor combinations to take advantage of that summer fruit bounty, and to delight kids and adults alike on a hot summer day! (RECIPE + VIDEO). Summer of popsicles Fruit popsicles (paletas) like these spicy pineapple popsicles , peach melba popsicles , lychee cantaloupe popsicles , mango coconut popsicles etc are nice and refreshing, but sometimes in life, you just need to treat yo’ self!...

Homemade eggnog tastes so much better than store-bought, and it’s not hard to make either. This homemade eggnog recipe is creamy, thick, and delicious, and it’s also free of raw eggs. Simply omit the alcohol for a family friendly version. Creamy, frothy, and thick eggnog recipe that everyone will love, and is simple to make. What is the classic eggnog recipe? Cooked eggnog (homemade recipe) How to make cooked homemade eggnog (without raw egg) Why do you add the egg whites just before serving?...

A delicious homemade salted caramel sauce with deep, complex caramel flavor and a touch of salt. This is a true caramel sauce made with caramelized white sugar (instead of brown sugar). Perfect for drizzling over everything , and great for gift-giving too! I provide all the tips you’ll need to make true salted caramel sauce perfectly, and safely. Why this recipe works! Caramel sauce vs butterscotch sauce How to make salted caramel sauce Tips for making perfect salted caramel sauce Easy homemade salted caramel sauce recipes Caramel sauce variations I’ve been making this salted caramel sauce for a while now, and at this point, it feels like a curse....

Just like my easy molten chocolate lava cake , this delightfully decadent Raspberry and White Chocolate Lava Cake is PERFECT as a Valentine’s day recipe ! Just as easy, this white chocolate lava cake is an impressive way to convince someone of how much you love them! 😀 Where has Halloween been all my life? It’s officially my favorite holiday. Except it’s not a holiday. Why is that by the way?...

A sifter is a mesh tool used to aerate and break up clumps in dry ingredients like flour, cocoa, and powdered sugar. It ensures uniform consistency and lighter textures in batters and doughs. Some sifters have crank handles, while others are simple mesh sieves. How it’s used Dry ingredients are placed in the sifter, then shaken, tapped, or cranked through the mesh. This process eliminates lumps, especially in powdered sugar or cocoa powder....

Soft and delicious, with just a touch of sweetness, and not at all like flimsy store-bought white bread, this homemade white bread recipe is easy and it’s made with simple ingredients. Just like my brioche bread , milk bread , focaccia bread etc., this too is a reader-favorite recipe. And here’s ALL you need to know about making the perfect loaf of homemade bread (white bread)! Why you’ll LOVE this white bread loaf recipe!...

This Witches Brew Drink is perhaps the most spectacular Halloween cocktail you could concoct! Not only is it show-stopping and striking with its gorgeous colors, color-gradient and brilliant shimmery swirls, but it also tastes incredibly delicious with great depth of flavor! Treat all the witches to a night of splendor with this easy to make, perfect Halloween cocktail! Why I love this witches brew cocktail I mean, just look at it....

Creamy, citrusy, sweet & refreshing – this delicious Blood Orange Float is a favorite for both kids and adults alike, summer or winter! Plus, it looks pretty and is a great dessert drink to celebrate Valentine’s day! 🙂 Orange floats and orange creamsicles are a classic summer recipe , but that’s not going to stop me from enjoying an orange soda float or ice cream float in the winter....

A showstopping Halloween cake to wow your guests – this Boozy Chocolate Skull Cake with Strawberry Jello “Brain” and Red Velvet “Blood” Sauce is the perfect union of delicious, gruesome and spectacular! Melt the white chocolate skull cap by pouring the bloody custard sauce to reveal the jello brain hidden inside! It’s Halloween Week on The Flavor Bender, and I’ve got another gory and delicious treat for you guys today, following close on the heels of these awesome 5 Mini Monster Cakes, white chocolate lava cake (aka bleeding heart cake!...

Ricotta is simple to make, but what would you do if you’re allergic to dairy or you’re vegan? You don’t have to feel left out anymore with this Soft and Creamy Vegan Ricotta spread! Just as creamy and just as delicious as regular ricotta. Bonus – this vegan version is even easier to make! My mornings are fairly uncomplicated. And I prefer my breakfast the same way. Eggs and toast will do the job nicely, on most mornings....

I tested 7 methods and found the top 3 choices for making the best stabilized whipped cream at home! No deflating, no weeping, just perfectly fluffy, smooth, stable whipped cream that keeps its shape for hours, even in warm environments! I share all THREE methods here, so you can pick your favorite and make foolproof stable whipped cream for all your dessert needs! Why this recipe works What’s stable whipped cream?...

Here’s how to make deiciously refreshing and mesmerizing Flavored Shimmery Liqueur at home! I first showed you how to make shimmery liqueur (i.e. homemade Viniq) last year. Here I share how to make your own flavored liqueur (fruit liqueur) in all the colors of the rainbow, using homemade vodka infusions. You’ll never have this much fun making fun cocktails ever again! 🙂 I first showed you how to make shimmery liqueur (homemade Viniq) last year....

The process of removing the green leafy top and stem (the hull) from fruits such as strawberries, or separating the outer husk or external covering from grains, seeds, or legumes to make them more edible, digestible, or ready for further processing.

These crispy Mini Chicken Taquitos , packed with a creamy, juicy, tangy chicken and cheese filling are the PERFECT holiday appetizer! These mini chicken taquitos are guaranteed to be a crowd favorite! Serve it with Mexican horchata (or vegan horchata for a dairy-free alternative) for a creamy, refreshing drink I love making mini starter recipes for holiday entertaining. It’s always a great idea to have finger foods that your guests can enjoy easily, without making a mess....

The act of brushing, or spreading a liquid over food that is being baked / roasted or barbequed.

A process where microorganisms such as yeast or bacteria break down sugars into CO2 gas, alcohol, and acids, creating flavor and aroma.

Ratio of water to flour in bread or pastry dough, expressed as a percentage of the flour’s weight. It affects dough consistency, handling, and the final texture.

Moderately warm, neither hot nor cold, typically around body temperature.