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A deliciously striking hocus pocus cocktail to celebrate the essence of Halloween! This hauntingly beautiful green Halloween cocktail is a twist on a margarita / yellow jacket cocktail. With herby, floral flavors and a touch of sourness, this is exactly what the Sanderson sisters were concocting as their glowy green hocus pocus witches brew! Why you will love this Halloween cocktail! This tequila-based Halloween cocktail is so easy to make, and you can also make it as a punch to serve a crowd!...

Roasted garlic is by far my favorite way to prepare garlic. It’s such a simple way to make garlic taste even better! And what I love even more is that I add roasted garlic into so many different things to add so much flavor and make everything taste absolutely amazing. Roasted garlic adds SO much flavor and elevates your dishes, and it’s the simplest way to make garlic taste even better!...

All the cozy comfort and robust flavor of French onion soup inside buttery, flaky pockets of puff pastry ! These easy Mini Cheesy French Onion Pies are full of flavor and make for a great party or game day snack! You guys have got to make these beauties for Game Day (or any party or gathering)! Think of all the homey, comforting, robust flavor of French onion soup concentrated into flaky little pockets of buttery puff pastry… that’s what these Mini Cheesy French Onion Pies are and it’s going to be a staple at any party spread!...

Delicious no bake lemon cheesecake bars that taste creamy and tangy, with swirled lemon curd on top! Easy to make and beautiful to serve. The only No Bake Lemon Cheesecake Bars recipe you’ll need! I LOVE citrus desserts, and this is one of my favorites. An easy recipe for no bake lemon cheesecake. A buttery graham cracker base, topped with a creamy, lemony cheesecake base. And then for some extra jazz, they are topped with swirls of bright lemon curd....

A rolling pin is a cylindrical tool used to flatten and shape dough. It can be made from wood, marble, metal, or silicone. Rolling pins vary in style-classic handled pins and straight French-style pins are the most common. How it’s used Dough is placed on a lightly floured surface, and the rolling pin is used to evenly flatten it to the desired thickness. Gentle, even pressure is key to avoiding tearing or uneven spots....

These Spiced Millionaires’ Shortbread Cookie Bars (Spiced Ginger Twix Bars) are the most decadent and addictive treat you’ll have this festive season! Soft, buttery, crumbly shortbread cookie base that’s spiced with ginger and warming spices, and then covered in smooth, creamy vanilla caramel and semi-sweet chocolate layers. Christmas treats Growing up, my family never celebrated Christmas, although we definitely enjoyed the spirit of the holidays. Family dinners and get togethers happened, and considering those were the only times I was allowed to consume a bit of alcohol as a kid, I had even more reason to enjoy ’em....

This is the easiest and tastiest Pickled Beets Recipe out there! Crunchy beet, marinated with chilli and caraway and balsamic vinegar. These balsamic pickled beets are sweet, tangy, spicy and has a subtle minty freshness too. Along with my beetroot curry and this buttery beetroot filling in my ribbon sandwiches , this is my favourite way of eating beets! The best things in life are simple, they say. Or is it that the best things in life take time?...

This Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl is a riot of flavor! And it’s an incredible summer dish. This classic Hawaiian recipe is healthy, and so much easier to make at home than you’d think. Learn how to make the BEST poke bowl with ahi tuna, or even salmon! You can make restaurant quality Ahi Tuna Poke Bowls right at home, with this delicious and versatile recipe! The origin of poke bowls Recipe highlights My Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl recipe The poke sauce recipe Making the poke bowl Ideas for additions for your tuna poke bowl Frequently asked questions The origin of poke bowls Poke (pronounced poh-KAY) comes from Hawaii, where fresh tuna and other fish are available all year round, and are in abundance....

A flavor packed, authentic, comforting and easy mutton curry (lamb curry) recipe . This is a long-standing family recipe of mine that I’m sharing with you in all its glory! Deliciously tender meat, simmered in a coconut gravy, spiced with aromatic Sri Lankan curry spices. Learn how to make the most flavorful and authentic mutton curry (or lamb curry). Perfect to pair with other curries like red lentil curry , cauliflower curry , carrot curry , green bean stir fry etc....

This delicious, light, coffee soaked chocolate genoise cake covered with an incredibly addictive coffee caramel buttercream frosting is the perfect celebratory cake recipe! As you may know, I love to bake cakes. Cakes and cupcakes are my forte, and this chocolate genoise cake was whipped up to celebrate the first birthday of this blog back in 2015! A celebratory cake And a birthday isn’t really a birthday without a cake now is it?...

A simple chocolate tart is a fancy, decadent dessert! This creamy chocolate ganache tart is easy to make, and I’ve provided shortcuts to make the recipe even easier! Rich, creamy, decadent chocolate ganache tart , with a crisp, bittersweet chocolate pate sucree base. This gorgeous chocolate tart is perfect for dinner parties, holiday celebrations, and special occasions. And it’s one of my favorite easy chocolate desserts ! There are only two components to this dessert ,...

A rich, buttery and soft bread loaf with swirls of sweet cinnamon, topped off with a delicious streusel topping. Learn how to make the most amazing cinnamon babka with this well-tested, step by step recipe! Rich and buttery, with lots of cinnamon! Or try my chocolate babka for another delicious flavor variation. I adore making babka. It’s such a versatile pastry / bread / cake, that always guarantees delicious and beautiful results....

This Delicious Beef Cannelloni is sure to be your new homemade easy yet gourmet dinner of choice that your whole family will love! Hearty stuffed pasta, with a creamy, herby, cheesy ricotta filling, covered in a flavorful meat sauce and melted parmesan, and then baked to perfection! Beef cannelloni is great for meal-prepping You can also assemble this beef cannelloni a day ahead and then pop it in the oven when you’re ready, or make extra and freeze for another day!...

Dessert nachos are ALWAYS fun to make and eat. These Cinnamon Dessert Nachos with Salted Caramel Apple Dip taste like decadent churros and caramel apple pie filling bites. Plus, with berries and a chocolate hot fudge sauce drizzle, they are sweet, salty, crunchy, decadent, fruity, and a veritable party in your mouth! Cinnamon flavored treats Cinnamon is one of our very favourite flavours. I love to pair the cinnamon flavour profile with drinks ( churro coffee creamer , cinnamon cold brew coffee ), desserts ( cinnamon creme caramel ), and even breads, especially breads ( cinnamon rolls , brioche cinnamon rolls , cinnamon babka , cinnamon toast , roasted blueberries and brie with cinnamon toast etc....

This is my favorite basic muffin recipe (and variations) that I developed for beginner bakers! I share TWO different methods to guarantee perfectly moist muffins – one method to make one batch, and second method to make multiple batches at once! Along with detailed, foolproof tips and instructions, and so many ways to adapt this base recipe to make your favorite version, like classic blueberry muffins . Basic muffin recipe highlights Why this muffin recipe works Basic muffin recipe ingredients Three methods for making muffins How to make basic muffins (my preferred methods) My best recipe tips Basic muffin recipe variations Storage tips Commonly asked questions and troubleshooting Basic muffin recipe highlights Muffins are a type of quick bread, similar to classic banana bread , whole wheat banana bread etc....

Turn your creamy, custardy brioche French toast into the best brioche French toast casserole with this super customizable, make ahead friendly, special occasion worthy recipe! And instead of a boring (and more involved!) streusel topping, I make delicious, crispy cinnamon croutons with the same brioche bread as the topping. That’s TWO decadent breakfast choices with one baked French toast casserole! Recipe highlights Ingredients you’ll need How to make overnight brioche French toast casserole (step by step overview) Recipe tips for success Recipe variations and substitutions Storage tips Frequently asked questions Recipe highlights Easy recipe!...

Up your sausage roll game with these Pork Sausage Rolls with Caramelized Apple and Fennel! Just a little more work than easy sausage rolls , but these will be the BEST sausage rolls you ever make! Juicy, slightly sweet, slightly spicy and well seasoned ground pork filling mixed with deliciously caramelized apple and roasted fennel spice, wrapped in a golden brown, buttery, flaky puff pastry . So I heard that the USA is unfamiliar with sausage rolls....

These tahini marshmallows are uniquely flavorful and addictive. Soft, fluffy marshmallows with tahini is the flavor combination you never knew you missed! The tahini adds a delicious fudginess. These are going to make your s’mores even more irresistible! Easy to make, nutty, fudgy, sweet Tahini Marshmallows! Ingredients to make tahini marshmallows Recipe tips for tahini marshmallows How to make tahini marshmallows How to store tahini marshmallows How to enjoy these tahini marshmallows If you’re new to making marshmallows, I got you covered!...

This easy Crustless Pumpkin Pie is refined sugar free and naturally gluten free, and deliciously creamy with just the right amount of sweetness. And you wouldn’t believe how EASY it is to make! Read the post for tips that will guarantee PERFECT results every time. This crustless pumpkin pie pudding is so satisfying and silky smooth that you won’t miss the crust at all. Plus, you can make it all in ONE bowl!...

This Falooda Recipe is a childhood favorite of mine! A uniquely delicious dessert drink and very popular in South Asia, this is a rose and vanilla flavored milkshake, and a fantastic summer treat! This authentic falooda recipe (with ice cream) is made from scratch using a homemade falooda syrup! What is falooda? Why you’ll love this recipe Falooda ingredients and substitutions How to make the falooda drink (step by step instructions) How to serve falooda Flavor variations Pro tips for this recipe Making falooda for a crowd Frequently asked questions What is falooda?...