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Easy pastry recipes with step by step instructions and tons of troubleshooting tips to help you master a variety of pastries! From choux pastry and puff pastry to shortcrust, pie crust, viennoiserie, and even fried pastries, learn how to make foolproof appetizers, mains, desserts, and so much more with these recipes. I love making and baking (and eating!) pastry. It’s one of the most therapeutic activities that my ADHD mind thrives on in the kitchen....

Baking powder is a chemical leavening agent composed of baking soda, an acid (usually cream of tartar), and a moisture-absorbing starch. It releases carbon dioxide when hydrated and heated, causing baked goods to rise. It’s considered “double-acting” because gas is released twice-once during mixing and once in the oven. How it’s Used Baking powder is added directly to dry ingredients before liquids are introduced. The initial reaction begins immediately upon mixing, so batter should be baked soon after....

This Sri Lankan Pumpkin Curry is going to be the best pumpkin curry recipe you ever make! Packed with so much flavor, this gluten free and vegan curry is a super comforting dish for any time of the year! Spiced and creamy pumpkin curry, this is an authentic, delicious, easy pumpkin curry recipe! Why I love this recipe If you’re looking for a vegan curry that is super satisfying, cozy, and delicious, that even picky meat eaters will find irresistible, then this authentic Sri Lankan pumpkin curry is your answer!...

This Vegan Horchata Recipe makes the most delicious, creamy, easy Mexican almond and rice milk that is of course dairy free as well. Soaked rice and almonds blended into a creamy chilled drink and then lightly spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla. Such a versatile and simple recipe that complements all your favorite Mexican recipes . You can also make a regular horchata recipe with rice and milk, without the addition of nuts....

Silky smooth, irresistibly creamy, delicious Crème Caramel is just as easy to make with simple ingredients. Perfectly sweet, milky, creamy custard with a velvety texture, and a lovely caramel flavor with just a hint of caramel bitterness. This perfect crème caramel is a simple yet impressive dessert, great for parties, gatherings, and potlucks! Why this recipe works What is crème caramel? Ingredients you’ll need How to make crème caramel (step by step overview) Recipe tips (and how to elevate the flavor) Variations Serving suggestions Storage instructions Recipe FAQs Why this recipe works This is such an easy recipe to follow , even for beginner bakers!...

Sweet, soft, fluffy pillows of deliciousness – these Orange Blossom Marshmallows with Pistachios (orange blossom pistachio marshmallows) are easy, and they make amazing edible gifts for the holidays! Use great-quality products like these Nielsen-Massey Vanillas and Pure Flavors to make perfect homemade marshmallows ! One of the things that I enjoy the most about the holidays is the gifts. Sure, that doesn’t sound too surprising, except what I actually enjoy is the gifts that I give to all of my loved ones, making those gifts myself and being creative with them....

Remember that awesome spiced crunchy balsamic pickled beets recipe from a few weeks ago? Like I promised, there’s more where that came from. And this time it takes the form of a Pickled Beet and Basil Grilled Cheese Sandwich! I loved cheese even as a kid, even though all I had was processed cheese. It was easier to find, cheaper to buy and made pretty darn good sandwiches for an 8 year old....

You only need a handful of simple ingredients to make this incredible homemade cherry pie filling with great depth of flavor. Can be made with frozen cherries too, and it’s so much better than store-bought! Unlike most recipes, my trick is to use two cherry components for the best flavor in this filling; a thick, concentrated cherry flavor base + juicy, whole cherries coated in that base. Plus, an optional dash of red wine for even more flavor....

French toast sticks that you can grab, dip, and eat are such a deliciously fun way to serve classic French toast and brioche French toast . This easy recipe makes PERFECT French toast sticks that are crisp and caramelized on the surface and creamy and custardy in the middle, without ever being soggy or floppy at all ! Recipe highlights Ingredients for homemade French toast sticks How to make French toast sticks Storage tips My best tips for success!...

Light, fluffy, delicious Blueberry Pancakes , studded with blueberries and bursting with sweet, juicy flavor with every bite! I’ve shared the recipe here to make these pancakes from scratch, or using my easy homemade pancake mix . Start your morning with these perfect Blueberry Pancakes! Waffles and pancakes are a staple in our household. A few of the most popular recipes on my blog are this easy homemade pancake mix (or homemade waffle mix), coffee pancakes , and these fluffy sheet pan pancakes (oven baked pancakes) ....

Umami is the “fifth taste,” alongside sweet, sour, salty, and bitter. It’s often described as savory or meaty, with a depth that lingers. Chemically, umami is linked to glutamates and nucleotides found in certain foods. It enhances overall flavor perception. How it’s used Foods high in umami include mushrooms, soy sauce, Parmesan cheese, miso, and tomatoes. In recipes, umami ingredients round out flavors and create complexity. Unlike other tastes, umami works as a flavor enhancer, making dishes taste richer without being overpowering....

A quintessential brunch recipe – these Asian spiced breakfast sausages are spiced with Szechuan peppercorn and a mix of other spices. They are easy to make with ground pork or chicken, and can be made ahead of time and frozen too. It’s no secret that I love brunch and would turn any meal into a brunch special, given the opportunity. Mr K and I have now gotten into the habit of having brunch almost every weekend....

This banana bread recipe has the best texture and flavor, from all the different versions I’ve tried over the years. A classic banana bread is the easiest and most popular way to use up those overripe bananas. You’ll be waiting for those bananas to become overripe just to make this easy recipe! Easy classic banana bread that has the best texture and flavor! You can also make whole wheat banana bread that is just as moist and delicious!...

There’s a reason why Classic Thumbprint Cookies are so popular. They are a holiday favorite, easy to make, and even easier to customize with different filling and flavor variations! I’ve shared all my tips and tricks to help you PERFECT easy thumbprint cookies! Oh baby, it’s cookie season! It’s one of the main reasons why I love Christmas! 🙂 And with alllll the Christmas cookies out there, it’s hard – nigh impossible, for me to pick a favorite....

Just like my popular brioche bread recipe , this brioche buns recipe makes the most amazing buttery, soft, light burger buns or sandwich buns! I also show you how to make small brioche buns (mini brioche buns), brioche slider buns, or even larger brioche buns with this same tried and true recipe. Why this recipe works What are brioche buns? (How do they differ from regular bread buns?) Brioche bun ingredients How to make brioche buns (or mini brioche buns or brioche slider buns) Expert tips for making brioche buns Storage instructions Serving suggestions Frequently asked questions Why this recipe works This brioche burger buns recipe is based on my tried and true, reader-favorite, foolproof brioche recipe ....

Sri Lankan mushroom curry (බිම්මල් මාලුව) is an unforgettable vegan recipe, packed with flavor! This oyster mushroom curry was one of my favorites growing up, but it can easily be made with any type of mushroom! A delicious and easy Sri Lankan mushroom curry that can be made with any type of mushroom! Even though the term curry is synonymous with chicken curry and other proteins, there’s so much more to it than that....

Roti Canai (Roti Paratha) that is guaranteed to give you layers and layers of flaky deliciousness! An easy to follow, foolproof recipe. Soft and flaky roti with a side of curry is my kind of comfort meal! 🙂 Step by step recipe to make Authentic Roti Canai, that guarantees perfectly flaky, delicious results, every single time! Roti Canai vs Roti Paratha vs Godhambara Roti What you need to make roti canai How to make roti canai dough Making the dough by hand Making the dough with a stand mixer How to make roti canai How to shape Godhambara Roti How to cook the roti Serving Suggestions As breakfast As a main meal As dessert I was in grade school when I first learned to make this flaky roti....

There’s a reason why LA Galbi (Korean BBQ Short Ribs) is so popular! Marinated with a riot of sweet and savory flavors, the meat is tender and succulent with some caramelization. Perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner, and grilling out with friends and family or cooking indoors on a griddle or stove top. The last time I enjoyed the experience of a full on Korean BBQ was years ago, when I was visiting Brisbane, Australia....

The perfect Chocolate Mousse is chocolatey, creamy, airy, and melt-in-your-mouth smooth and delicious! This recipe for chocolate mousse is all of that. PLUS it doesn’t have any raw eggs, and I show you how to pasteurize the eggs so that this mousse recipe is safe for consumption for anyone. Smooth and fluffy dark chocolate mousse. Easy and delicious! For a healthier, vegan, gluten free version, check out this tofu chocolate mousse recipe!...

Steamed Shrimp and Mushroom Parcels spiced with ginger, tamarind, lemongrass and cilantro, and then wrapped in parchment paper and steamed to perfection with green tea leaves. Unbelievable flavor and aroma in one amazing little pouch. And very easy to make. You do NOT want to miss out on this one! This meal is all about taste and aroma – and that’s flavor. Incredible flavor! Shrimp and shiitake mushroom, marinated in a ginger, tamarind, lemongrass and cilantro mix and then wrapped in parchment paper and steamed with green tea leaves until perfectly cooked....