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These Coffee Doughnuts with a Caramelized White Chocolate Pastry Cream are every coffee fan’s dream treat! Perfectly cooked doughnuts that are crisp on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside, and filled with a decadent white chocolate pastry cream filling! I’ve shared several doughnut recipes on the blog before like these blueberry glazed doughnuts , Simpsons doughnuts , and these colorful and adorable mini rainbow donuts ! And I even shared a comprehensive post and recipe how to make doughnuts with all the troubleshooting tips and tricks on how to make foolproof and failproof fried doughnuts !...

Creamy Cajun Chicken Sausage Pasta with cajun-style blackened chicken and penne pasta, and a creamy cajun, tomato sauce! Add andouille sausage for extra flavor. This cajun pasta is so easy to make, and it’s the perfect weeknight or weekend dinner that your whole family will love! I am a sucker for my Cajun seasoning . It’s so much better than store-bought cajun spices, because the flavors are fresher and more robust....

To remove the bones in a cut of meat. Also known as boning.

To lightly pour a thin stream of liquid, such as sauce or glaze over food for flavor and/or decoration.

This sweet, tangy, molassey balsamic glaze is one of the most versatile and delicious condiments you could have in your kitchen! Only 2 base ingredients, perfect for savory and sweet applications, and so many ways to elevate the flavor with optional ingredients! I also show you which balsamic vinegar to use for this recipe and which ones to avoid, and how to fix the balsamic reduction if anything goes wrong....

Super creamy, delicious silken tofu chocolate mousse that is vegan, gluten free, and takes less than 20 minutes to make! Plus, you can add protein powder for a high protein chocolate mousse, and easily switch up the flavor in SO MANY ways. You just can’t lose with this dessert! 😊 Why this is such a versatile dessert Ingredients (and notes) How to make silken tofu chocolate mousse Helpful recipe tips Flavor variations, substitutions and add-ins Toppings for the silken tofu chocolate mousse Storage tips Commonly asked questions I’ve even turned my friends and family over to the tofu mousse side, and it’s no surprise why....

Rhubarb crumble bars that are super easy to make and a perfectly sweet, delicious summer treat! A tart, rhubarb filling sandwiched between a buttery shortbread base and a nutty crumble topping. Just like my peach crumble bars , these delicious rhubarb bars with a crumble topping are vibrant in color and flavor, and taste like summer! And ridiculously easy to make too. I love making the most of rhubarb during the very short rhubarb season in Canada....

Your favorite homemade marshmallows recipe in the form of mini marshmallows ! I show you how to pipe marshmallows as well as make fruit flavored, colored mini marshmallows. These pillowy soft, fluffy, colorful mini marshmallows are SO much fun to make and eat, and you can pair them with a variety of other applications too. For YEARS, a lot of my lovely readers have been asking me if my popular homemade marshmallows recipe could be piped....

A sweet, creamy, spreadable or pourable sugary mixture used to coat, glaze, or decorate baked goods such as cakes and cookies.

A classic French shortcrust pastry made from flour, butter, a small amount of cold water, and sometimes a pinch of salt. It’s tender and crisp, used for both sweet and savory pies, tarts, quiches etc.

This Salted Caramel Popcorn Ice Cream (Kettle Corn Ice Cream) is delightfully creamy and salty! It’s the perfect movie night snack for those times when you can’t decide between popcorn and ice cream! I’ve done quite a few ice cream recipes over the last few months, so I’m not really sure why I waited this long to unleash this popcorn ice cream. But wait, that’s not really true. I do know why....

Soft and light, Oh-SO moist, spiced (with cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg and cloves), studded with raisins and then topped with a sweet, buttery apricot frosting, these Spiced Banana Cupcakes with Apricot Frosting taste irresistible and just like hot cross buns ! THIS is what you need on your Easter dessert menu. Easy to make, plus they are such a great crowd pleaser! And learn how to pipe those adorable Ruffle Flowers too!...

Here’s everything you need to know about how to make the Perfect Pavlova! Pavlova is an exquisite meringue dessert with a crisp outer shell, a melt-in-your-mouth soft, airy, fluffy marshmallow center, and topped with delicious fresh fruits of your choice! This step by step recipe and video will show you how to make pavlova, with all the troubleshooting tips and advice that I can give from making hundreds upon hundreds of pavlovas over decades....

Whether you’ve got a sweet tooth, or you’re hit with a sudden chocolate craving, or you’re planning an intimate Valentine’s day meal, or looking for a quick chocolate treat for unexpected guests, these easy chocolate desserts will save the day! From enduring classics such as chocolate chip cookies to liquid chocolate gold like classic French hot chocolate and pure unadulterated chocolate decadence like chocolate ganache tart, these are the best chocolate desserts that you can whip up with ease....

These Curry Puffs are flaky, buttery, and filled with a lightly spiced vegetarian filling of potatoes and peas. These are an easy version of curry samosas that you can make with store-bought puff pastry. These vegetarian curry puffs are easy to make and packed with so much flavor! What are curry puffs? Why you’ll love these curry puffs Which curry powder should I use? How to make Vegetarian Curry Puffs What if I want to make these ahead of time?...

Tangy, spicy, a little sweet, crunchy and refreshing, this Garlic Lime Shrimp Rice Noodles recipe is flavor-packed, super easy, fast, and versatile! Perfect as an easy dinner recipe or a lunch box meal. Shrimp is an easy lunch and dinner component Shrimp is such an easy, fast, versatile and delicious option for flavor-packed lunches and dinners. Like these shrimp rice bowls , shrimp katsu sandwiches (ebi katsu) , shrimp and avocado toast , shrimp bao buns , and even this amazing shrimp curry ....

Pistachio paste that is smooth, sweet, and deliciously nutty! Fantastic on its own as a spread, or as an addition to a variety of dessert recipes . So simple to make and vibrantly flavored! Sweet, nutty and easy homemade pistachio paste. Cheaper than store-bought, and pairs well with many types of dessert! Ingredients to make pistachio paste How to make pistachio paste (step by step method) Storage instructions Why you should make homemade pistachio paste How to use homemade pistachio paste How to ensure a vibrant green color in the paste Frequently asked questions Pistachio paste / pistachio butter is one of my long time favorites....

These deliciously creamy Iced Coffee Popsicles are made by infusing coconut milk with ground coffee for an extra creamy, extra caffeinated, refreshing breakfast popsicle! These are gluten free, dairy free, free of refined sugar (paleo), and vegan-friendly as well! These iced coffee popsicles are perfect to start your day With summer in full swing, we’ve swapped our hot coffees for iced coffees in the mornings. When I’m in a light dessert-worthy mood, I usually opt for a coffee slushie (or Nutella coffee slushie ) or an iced coffee like this Starbucks copycat brown sugar oat milk shaken espresso ....

Juicy Slow Roasted Tomatoes are the most simple and effective way to intensify the natural flavors of tomatoes and make them last longer. Roasting them in the oven for a few hours at a lower temperature concentrates their flavor while dehydrating them and still retaining some juiciness in the middle. They can be paired with anything you can think of, and saved in the fridge for a few days, or the freezer for a few months....

Soft, fudgy and crunchy, these Juniper Berry Spiced Chocolate Hazelnut Cookies have so much going on, but they are so easy to make, and have a unique bittersweet, chocolatey, nutty, floral flavor profile! If you like the chocolate and hazelnut flavor combo (think Nutella), you’ll find these cookies absolutely addictive! I’ve never met anyone who didn’t love a good cookie . And these Slice and Bake Juniper Berry Spiced Chocolate Hazelnut Cookies are especially loved around these parts....