Here’s all you need know about how to make tea , with tea bags or loose leaves, how to make black tea or milk tea, while steeping or simmering, in a tea pot or tea infusers or directly in a teacup. I even spill the tea on which tea brands I recommend, the different types of tea, and all the tips and keys to the perfect cup of hot tea....
Curried jackfruit croquettes are a one-of-a-kind easy and delicious snack! A great vegan alternative to the classic Sri Lankan fish cutlets , but just as flavor-packed! A popular Sri Lankan snack , these jackfruit cutlets / croquettes are perfect for entertaining and as game night snacks too! Sri Lankan appetizers and snacks Sri Lankan cutlets are legendary. They are an extremely popular snack/appetizer. Commonly called “short-eats” in the island, these appetizers (much like the ever popular Sri Lankan fish cutlets , fish patties or fish empanadas , Sri Lankan Chinese rolls , curried beef roti , dal vada etc....
Here’s all you need to know about making and serving the ultimate Maine Lobster Rolls! Sweet, scrumptious lobster meat, tossed in a cold, creamy, tangy, mayonnaise mix, and served in a buttery, toasted New England hot dog buns! With plenty of options on side dishes and drinks that pair well with this Maine lobster roll recipe. Also check out my comprehensive post on how to cook lobster for all the tips and instructions....
Here’s ALL you need to know about making foolproof, authentic pain au chocolat (chocolate croissants) ! These are made with buttery, homemade croissant dough, and if you like regular French croissants , you’ll LOVE these too. I share detailed, step by step instructions, pictures, and a recipe video to help you achieve PERFECT results! Recipe highlights What is pain au chocolat? How to make pain au chocolat (ingredients and equipment) Things to consider before you begin the process How to make chocolate croissants (step by step overview) The most important advice I can give to get the best results Variations of chocolatine / pain au chocolat Storage instructions Frequently asked questions Recipe highlights You’ll be able to make authentic pain au chocolat pastry that is incredibly buttery, flaky, and delicious !...
The easiest and most delicious Italian Pistachio Cookies ever! Soft and a little fudgy in the center, with crunchy pistachios on the outside, these cookies are ready in under 30 minutes. Make sure to double the recipe because these babies disappear FAST. If you like pistachios (my homemade pistachio paste and marshmallows with pistachios are two more of my favorites), you’ll love these cookies! I haven’t always been a fan of pistachios....
Simple, healthy and delicious, this Sri Lankan Beetroot Curry is gluten free and of course vegan too. This Beetroot Curry is a comforting dish that pairs well with steamed rice and other side dishes. It’s been a while since I shared a recipe with you guys on the blog, and there’s a very good reason for that, but more details on that later! 🙂 For now, I’ve got this simple, flavorful, comforting Sri Lankan Beetroot Curry recipe to share!...
Transform your Thanksgiving leftovers into this delicious Savory Thanksgiving Bread Pudding! Flavorful stuffing, soaked in a herby custard and baked with juicy pieces of turkey and sweet cranberries, and then topped with melted cheddar cheese! There’s no reason why the day after brunch can’t be as good as the holiday feast itself! Also check out my Thanksgiving leftover strata , turkey phyllo rolls , turkey sandwich and turkey shepherd’s pie for more delicious ideas to use up holiday leftovers!...
Hawaiian bread rolls are SO POPULAR for a reason! I did tons of testing and research to perfect the BEST homemade Hawaiian dinner rolls recipe, so that you too can make the softest, fluffiest dinner rolls ever! Even better, this recipe yields bread rolls and slider buns that NEVER become hard the following day . Fluffy, sweet Hawaiian rolls with a subtle pineapple flavor that will soon become a favorite for you too!...
This lemon syrup is one you’ll be making, not just in summer, but all year long! It’s perfect to make lemonades, lemon soda, or to substitute for simple syrup in cocktails. Very tart and sweet, and incredibly refreshing, plus it’s so easy to make with only 2 ingredients. This guide will show you how to make the best lemon simple syrup recipe that is tart and sweet, and still has the flavor of fresh lemon!...
These red wine poached pears enhance the natural sweetness of the fruit with delicious red wine and beautiful spices. A simple yet decadent and elegant dessert. Serve these poached pears with some mascarpone cheese, or whipped cream, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an impressive, holiday-favorite dessert. What I love about these poached pears What is poaching? Ingredients and substitutions How to make red wine poached pears (step by step overview) My best tips for success Recipe variations What to serve with poached pears Storage tips Commonly asked questions I remember eating my first poached pear when I was little, and wondering whether those gorgeous deep red pears were doused in the same candy as candy apples....
From creepy eyeball tarts to spooky witch fingers and hauntingly beautiful witches brew drinks, here’s a curated list of easy Halloween party food ideas and recipes to fill your ghoulish party spread with fun, fright and flavor! Halloween is my favorite time of the year! From the tricking to the treating, from dressing up to partying it up, from the mythical stories to the fantastical movies, from witches and cauldrons to zombies and skeletons, from the living to the dead, and everything in between, I just love the spooky spirit of it!...
A term used to decribe the preferable texture of cooked pasta – Cooked, but firm to the bite. In Italian, it means “to the tooth”.
This Chorizo Bolognese is a chorizo twist on your classic bolognese with the sweetness of apricots and the smokiness of turmeric pasta . A quick and easy, irresistibly flavorful and comforting dish, this Apricot and Chorizo Bolognese with Turmeric Pasta is perfect for week nights, and it’s also one of our favorite cozy winter recipes . As the first post of year 2016, I decided to share with you guys one of my tried and tested, incredibly flavorful, quick and easy recipes that’s perfect for weeknight meals....
When life gives you overripe bananas, always make banana sheet cake ! Tired of banana bread ? Don’t want to bother with a banana layer cake ? This banana sheet cake batter comes together in minutes, the recipe is forgiving and fuss-free, and it’s packed with banana flavor! A delicious beginner-friendly sheet cake, great as a birthday cake for both kids and adults, and a versatile recipe that you can change up with different add-ins too....
To cook in an oven, directly under the top element to brown or caramelize food. Is also known as oven grilling.
Coating an ingredient with wet and / or dry ingredients, prior to frying. Usually with egg wash, flour, breadcrumbs, thin batters, cornmeal, starches etc.
This Fudgy Chocolate Cake In A Jar will impress you with its deliciously intense chocolate flavor, versatility and simplicity! This is one of my favorite chocolate recipes for entertaining, because they are so portable. This cake in a jar is a rich, decadent chocolate dessert that’s fudgy in the middle and crisp on the outside, and studded with toasted pecans for another depth of flavor and texture. Tailgating is serious business in the college town that I’m living in, and it’s not something I can avoid....
Thick, rich, fudgy and deeply chocolatey, this homemade hot fudge sauce is easily the best ice cream topping in existence. Ready in 10 minutes, and it makes the BEST chocolate shake, hot chocolate, and ice chocolate milk too! This homemade hot fudge couldn’t be simpler to make, and you’ll never want to buy it from the store again! No ice cream topping in the world compares to thick, rich, deeply chocolatey hot fudge sauce....
Here’s ALL you need to know about making foolproof chocolate eclairs at home! Crisp, puffy, perfect choux pastry shells filled with rich, creamy pastry cream! My choux pastry guide is the most comprehensive, reader-favorite tutorial for making pâte à choux. Here, I share all the troubleshooting tips and recipe pitfalls to help you perfect eclairs as well! Why this recipe works The 3 components of homemade eclairs Ingredients you’ll need How to make eclairs (step by step overview) Pro tips and troubleshooting for eclairs Storage instructions Timeline for making eclairs Equipment and tools I use to make eclairs Frequently asked questions Have you ever wanted to make eclairs at home, but thought they were too intimidating?...
This homemade quick and easy rough puff pastry is beautifully flaky and buttery. Delicious puff pastry made from scratch that tastes infinitely better than frozen, store-bought puff pastry and it only takes 30 minutes of your time? Almost too good to be true! Flaky, buttery, homemade rough puff pastry is PERFECT for a variety of starter recipes and easy pastry recipes ! What is puff pastry? What creates flaky pastry layers?...
