These Vanilla and Chocolate Protein Popsicles taste like a decadent summer treat with those delicious vanilla and chocolate swirled layers, but they have no added sugar, they are vegan and gluten free, and loaded with protein! These protein popsicles are a summer-favorite! Protein popsicles Frozen treats are a frozen necessity for me, come summer. I’ve shared a bunch on the blog, like these creamy vanilla popsicles , iced coffee popsicles , spicy pineapple popsicles , lychee cantaloupe popsicles , peach melba popsicles , mango coconut popsicles , and easy fruit sorbet among others!...

Delectable chocolate beer truffles , covered in sweet, crunchy, beer-soaked pretzel praline. Surprisingly easy to make and super addictive. Just like my classic chocolate truffles , rum truffles , bourbon gingerbread truffles , peppermint chocolate truffles etc., these beer chocolate truffles are also perfect as a party treat and for gift-giving during the holidays! Chocolate is one of the reasons why I became a food blogger! Every time I nibble on a piece it turns into brain sauce and gives me ideas and inspiration....

This faux chocolate swiss meringue buttercream is much simpler to make, and just as good as the classic version! Learn how to make creamy, buttery, and very chocolatey swiss meringue buttercream with this quick and easy recipe! Just as good as the classic version, this faux chocolate swiss meringue buttercream is easy and delicious! Chocolate swiss meringue buttercream is one of my favorite buttercreams ever. I make it often for my cakes, and it’s hard to beat that creamy, buttery flavor....

A comprehensive resource to learn all about the egg float test (egg freshness test) and the science behind it, how to tell if eggs have gone bad, when to toss them, and how to properly store eggs. Eggs are truly an incredibly food. Eggs are a complete protein (about 6 grams / 12% protein per egg) and they contain essential amino acids, loads of vitamins, and only 70 calories per egg....

A smooth, edible icing or paste made from powdered sugar, water, and a sweetener such as corn syrup or glucose, used to cover cakes or shape decorations.

Coating a pan or baking dish with butter, oil, or fat to prevent food from sticking during cooking or baking.

Looking for a flavorful, healthy, simple side dish for Thanksgiving, Christmas or any roast dinner? These Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts are deliciously crispy and caramelized with a sweet, spicy flavor profile. You won’t want to eat brussels sprouts any other way after you’ve tried this! These maple roasted brussels sprouts are vegan and paleo too. Best way to cook brussels sprouts It took me a while to realize why brussels sprouts got such a bad rap, and why they would often get lumped with broccoli as something kids couldn’t even be forced to eat....

A spicy margarita has got to be one of the best ways to enjoy any celebration-worthy moment! The delicious flavor of jalapeno and its mild spice are the perfect pairing with a margarita. The sweet, salty, and sour flavors are complemented so well with the vegetal, earthy, and spicy flavor of jalapeno. Why I love this recipe Margarita basics Ingredients for a spicy margarita recipe Ingredient substitutions My favorite way to make any margarita How to make spicy jalapeno margaritas Spicy margarita recipe variations This recipe for spicy margaritas made with jalapeno simple syrup is absolutely incredible and refreshing!...

Pigs in a blanket are usually very bland and boring for me. But not this recipe! These flavor-packed, Sweet and Spicy Pigs in a Blanket paired with a Habanero Spicy Cheese Dip are the first thing on our game night snacks menu and any occasion that calls for starter recipes with tons of flavor! Pigs in a blanket Pigs in a blanket seem like a long-standing tradition for us for game day....

An unforgettably creamy and fudgy chocolate ice cream , made with simple ingredients, and a double dose of rich chocolate flavor! So many flavor variations, toppings and mix-ins, and I also share my special way of making creamy ice cream without an ice cream machine. Why this recipe works Recipe highlight – Why this chocolate ice cream is so fudgy Ingredients for chocolate ice cream How to make chocolate ice cream (step by step instructions) How to make this without an ice cream machine My best recipe tips Flavor variations Serving ideas (toppings, mix-ins, and add-ins) Commonly asked questions Why this recipe works I love chocolate (just check out my archive of chocolate recipes !...

This Big Boys’ Beef Burger is a spicy beef burger with beer and jalapeno cheese, spicy candied bacon and chimichurri mayonnaise! A beef burger with incredible flavour, lots of heat, bacon, beef, and it’s big! What’s not to love? Beef burger The beef burger is the definition of fast food. It still serves the purpose it was meant to serve all those years ago; a quick meal for those who have little time to prepare one in a world that moved along ever faster....

Chicken bouchees are a bite-sized appetizers recipe that are always a favorite at parties! Very easy to make, delectable, and impressive! Bite sized choux pastry , filled with a creamy, cheesy chicken filling. These are the perfect party appetizer! I grew up calling these chicken bouchees, some call them chicken puffs. Either way, these bad boys should come with a warning label. These are always a hit at parties, and you’d be surprised at how many of these you could put away without breaking a sweat....

Chocolate Pâte Sucrée with the best chocolate tart dough! Crisp, buttery, and with a deep chocolate flavor, this is such a great dough to line your tarts. And flexible enough to make cookies too! Sweet chocolate shortcrust pastry dough that is perfect to line your tart shells. Pate sable vs Pate sucree Ingredients needed to make chocolate pate sucree dough How to make chocolate pate sucree dough Storing the dough Recipe ideas for a chocolate tart shell I previously shared a detailed post on how to make Pate Sucree on the blog....

Cocoa powder is made by grinding cocoa beans, then removing most of the cocoa butter to leave behind a dry, fine powder. It provides deep chocolate flavor without the richness of solid chocolate. There are two main kinds: natural cocoa powder, which is acidic, and Dutch-processed cocoa, which is alkalized for smoother flavor. Both are widely used in baking. How it’s used Natural cocoa powder reacts with baking soda, making it perfect for recipes that rely on chemical leavening....

This is guaranteed to be the easiest and most delicious strawberry shortcake recipe you’ll ever find! Fresh strawberries and cream, served with a buttery, soft biscuit with a crunchy topping! Lemon & Strawberry Shortcake – easy to whip up and ready in 30 minutes! Spring is just around the corner, and I’m here to celebrate! This is our first Spring in Ottawa, and we are ready. To say the least....

Looking for the PERFECT lemon meringue pie that consistently makes a deliciously tangy, rich pie that is not too sweet, and just perfect in every way? Then this is it! My secret? Unlike most recipes, I use a cooked filling for this lemon meringue pie which takes all the guesswork out of baking the pie! No overcooking or undercooking to worry about, the filling is never runny or watery, and the pie crust will always remain flaky and crisp without ever getting soggy!...

This grilled pineapple syrup makes the most flavorful drinks! The smokiness from grilled pineapples adds a lovely smoky depth of flavor. Star anise adds just a hint of licorice, making the syrup more complex and flavorful. This pineapple syrup is perfect to make homemade flavored sodas and cocktail recipes ! I love using summer fruits to make flavored syrups and delicious summer drinks. And even better, these syrups are freezable, so you can make a big batch and enjoy the soda syrups all year round!...

Brown Butter (beurre noisette) is a simple and excellent way to add complex flavor to many recipes! Learn how to make brown butter, and all the recipes you can use it in! Like these brown butter blondies , brown butter rice krispie treats , banana layer cake with brown butter cream cheese frosting , and even butterscotch ice cream with brown butter . Brown butter log, with caramelized milk solid specks...

Learn how to make Perfect Steak Sandwiches with these tips on how to make tender, juicy, flavorful, thinly-sliced slow roasted beef and a range of different fillings to create a hearty, scrumptious steak sandwich, that’s perfect for lunch or dinner! A good steak sandwich is second to none. As much as I like a nice salad (like a refreshing panzanella salad or this fun chicken and melon salad ) for lunch, every now and then, I want a damn sandwich!...

A mixture of flour and water that is allowed to ferment and become active and bubbly before adding it to the main dough when making bread (such as sourdough).