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Granulated sugar is refined white sugar with small, uniform crystals. It sweetens baked goods and contributes to color, moisture retention, and structure. Beyond flavor, sugar is a functional ingredient that affects texture, tenderness, and browning. It dissolves easily in batters and doughs. How it’s Used Sugar incorporates into butter during creaming to create air pockets, giving cakes and cookies lift. It caramelizes under heat, adding color and flavor to crusts. Sugar also helps stabilize whipped egg whites and balances bitterness or acidity in recipes....

Perfectly tart and sweet, this homemade concord grape jelly recipe (concord grape jam) is delicious on everything from toast to crumpets to pancakes and PB & J sandwiches, or to just eat it straight out of the jar! This concord grape jelly recipe is easy to make, and a great way to use up that extra couple of punnets of grapes this Fall! Why I love this recipe Ingredients How to make concord grape jelly How to first remove the grape skin How to remove the seeds Jam test to check if the jam is properly cooked Storage instructions Serving suggestions Frequently asked questions Why I love this recipe Homemade concord jelly is so much better than store-bought grape jelly or jam....

This is the recipe for Homemade Turmeric Pasta , that I used in this chorizo bolognese recipe . Turmeric is a spice that’s very popular in South Asian recipes (which has medicinal properties too in fact!). It has a smoky, bitter flavor, so it’s used quite sparingly in recipes. It is what gives that characteristic color to a lot of authentic curry recipes as well, like this cauliflower curry , carrot curry , red lentil curry , and pumpkin curry for example....

Why have boring lemonade when you can jazz it up with these naturally colored (and flavored) Rainbow Ice Cubes (Colored Ice Cubes) to make your own Rainbow Lemonade (or any other kind of drink/cocktail)! Every sip is an explosion of fruity flavors! These rainbow ice cubes are the start of so many fun summer recipes for kids and adults alike! Rainbow lemonade Have you guys had rainbow lemonade before? I’ve had so much fun making color changing lemonade before, but the idea here is to make rainbow colored ice cubes and then stack them up in a glass and pour lemonade in and voilà, you got pretty rainbow lemonade!...

A simple yet delicious recipe for Vanilla Pastry Cream (Creme Patissiere). This is a rich and creamy type of custard used in many types of dessert. This recipe is gluten free, and also dairy free friendly. For the chocolate version, check out my chocolate pastry cream recipe . Here, I’ll show you how to make the most perfect, rich, creamy vanilla pastry cream from scratch with all the troubleshooting tips!...

A light, airy, fluffy, creamy Rosemary infused French Chocolate Mousse! Soft, silky smooth, bittersweet chocolate mousse with undertones of earthy, floral flavors, this will soon become one of your absolute favorite chocolate recipes ! For more variations, check out this classic chocolate mousse and butterscotch mousse . There are lots of mousse recipes out there. In fact, I’ve shared a few already like this perfect chocolate mousse , butterscotch mousse , and this hazelnut praline chocolate mousse ....

Combine some holiday indulgence with this easy Salted Butterscotch Latte and enjoy it with an Aussie classic – the Tim Tam Slam ! Get the tips on how to make the best and to get the most out of your Tim Tam Slams! This may sound part silly and part overly dramatic – but what I’m about to say is 100% the truth and nothing but the truth. My very first moment of unbridled joy and ecstasy when I moved to the US in early 2014 was discovering Tim Tams on the shelves at a local supermarket....

An easy and complete tutorial on how to make Homer Simpson’s absolute favorite snack – these fun, pink glazed doughnuts with sprinkles (The Simpsons Doughnuts) – with perfect results, every time! You can also check out my comprehensive post on how to make donuts for all the tips and tricks to make the best deep-fried donuts at home. One of the most well-known families in the world for the past 25 years is without a doubt the Simpsons!...

Cheesy and buttery with a little kick of spice – these Thyme and Cheddar Cheese Cookies are uniquely delicious savory cookies that are PERFECT as an appetizer recipe , on your cheese board, or even as an edible gift! The dough can be made ahead of time and frozen for later. These thyme and cheddar cheese cookies can be served soft or crisp. Savory cookies Can I make these savory cookies ahead of time?...

A French culinary term that means serving “with juice”, referring to the natural juices secreted when meat is cooked.

If you’re looking for the BEST Fudgy Chocolate Brownies Ever , then you’ve come to the right place! 🙂 This extensively tested recipe uses cocoa powder (instead of melted chocolate) to make very chocolatey double fudge cocoa brownies ! Slightly chewy and fudgy at the edges of the pan, while the middle pieces are super fudgy. You can also make brookies for a combo dessert of these brownies and my brown butter chocolate chip cookies !...

Crimping is the technique of sealing the edges of pastry or dough by pinching with fingers or pressing down with a fork. This is both a decorative and functional technique to create a non-shrinking and non-leaking edge.

This Date and Tahini Ice Cream is a revelation! Creamy, and sweetened with only dates, with the nutty, savory flavor of tahini mixed through. A uniquely delicious ice cream unlike any you’ve tasted before! Sweet, salty, nutty & uniquely delicious Date and Tahini Ice Cream! This date and tahini ice cream needs a drum roll. It’s THAT good. And believe me when I say this, the idea for this ice cream came to me in a dream....

Any extra parchment paper, wax paper, foil, or dough extending beyond the edges of a baking pan.

These peppermint chocolate truffles are melt in your mouth creamy, delicious, refreshing, and easy to make. And they’re perfect for gift giving too! How to make classic peppermint chocolate truffles that are perfect for the holidays! Peppermint and chocolate are my favorite flavor combination ever. As a kid, I loved eating After Eights (and still do!). I previously shared a detailed guide on making classic chocolate truffles . So I won’t go into detail here about the base recipe....

Chocolate crepes that are easy to make and will guarantee perfect results every time! How to make perfect chocolate crepes that are soft, delicious, and very chocolatey! If you like my classic French crepes , you’ll love these too! Ingredients for chocolate crepes Ingredient substitutions How to make the crepe batter How to cook perfect chocolate crepes Serving suggestions Why I love making these crepes So I thought it was time to share my easy chocolate crepes recipe ....

These warm, comforting Cheesy Potato & Bacon Scotch Eggs (Breakfast Scotch Eggs) are one of my favourite breakfast recipes ! Perfect for snacking, for picnics, and for a warm and cozy start to a cold winter day. Perfectly cooked eggs with a rich, golden yolk and then wrapped in a potato, bacon and cheese filling that’s deliciously seasoned with spices and herbs, then breaded and fried, are as close to breakfast heaven as you can get!...

This perfect chocolate ganache glazed chocolate bundt cake is ridiculously easy and delicious! Just like my classic chocolate cake , this chocolate bundt cake is always a crowd favorite and highly requested. Plus, this bundt cake can be made in one bowl! This glazed chocolate bundt cake with chocolate ganache is super chocolatey, moist, easy to make, and a total show stopper! If you’re looking for a no holds barred chocolate dessert , this is it....

You’ll love this curated list of 26 best Christmas cookies and bars for a sweet and spiced holiday! From traditional Christmas cookies to holiday favorites with a twist, these are perfect for gift-giving too. Is it even the holidays if you’re not baking at least one (or a dozen!) batch(es) of cookies? And in my case, elbow deep in cookie batter and powdered sugar and icing as the holiday draws near?...

This classic Bostock Pastry is an incredibly easy, yet fancy and delicious recipe to make! Rich brioche or croissants soaked in a sweet citrusy syrup, and baked with frangipane and sliced almonds on top. An easy “ French toast ” that is perfect for a dinner party, and can be made for a crowd too. Bostock is an underrated, super easy and delicious French pastry to make. Buttery brioche soaked in citrus and almond flavors, and baked to perfection!...