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Buckeyes (Buckeye Candy / Peanut Butter Balls) are an easy, no-bake, fun treat for kids and adults alike! Chocolate and peanut butter are of course a tried and true, fantastic match. Plus, these are really simple to make, and great for gift-giving during the holidays too! Easy Buckeye Candy is simple to make, and is a fun treat for kids and adults alike! The sacred flavor combo of peanut butter and chocolate is something that I’ve loved since I ate my first snickers bar....

A delicious shrimp lunch recipe packed with tangy, sweet, spicy flavors – these Easy Teriyaki Shrimp Rice Bowls are quick, easy, versatile and filling! Just as I promised you guys last week after this tangy, spicy, sweet, refreshing garlic lime shrimp rice noodles recipe , here’s another scrumptious, flavor-packed shrimp lunch or dinner recipe. This Easy Teriyaki Shrimp Rice Bowl starts with the same pan fried shrimp as the previous garlic lime shrimp rice noodles recipe....

Homemade lychee syrup is just so easy to make, and it’s perfect to flavor so many different types of drinks! You don’t need access to fresh lychee because you can make this easily with canned lychee! Easy and delicious lychee syrup that is sweet, floral, and so fragrant! Perfect to sweeten all your summer drinks! Why I love this recipe What you can make with this lychee syrup recipe Ingredients to make lychee syrup How to make lychee syrup Storage instructions Other flavors you can add to this lychee syrup Other questions and tips about this recipe Lychee is one of my absolutely favorite fruits to eat, but unfortunately I don’t get to eat fresh lychee often here in Ottawa....

A type of meringue made by slowly pouring hot sugar syrup into whipped egg whites while continuing to beat. It creates a stable, glossy, soft texture ideal for buttercreams, mousses, and other delicate desserts and decorative toppings.

A French culinary term meaning “everything in its place,” referring to the practice or system of kitchen organization where all the ingredients and tools are gathered and prepared before cooking.

This picture-perfect Paris Brest filled with creamy, nutty praline mousseline cream is a showstopping, delicious French choux pastry dessert! With this foolproof, step by step recipe and guide, you too can master this classic French dessert with ease. I’ll show you how to get those perfectly-shaped choux pastry rings filled with a rich, praline-flavored creamy filling. Why you will love this recipe What is Paris Brest? Components of a classic Paris Brest Ingredients to make Paris Brest with Praline Crème Mousseline How to make classic Paris Brest – step by step instructions Pro tips for making Paris Brest Variations Frequently asked questions Storage instructions Why you will love this recipe Paris Brest may seem like something only pastry chefs would attempt to do, but I break it down step by step in this recipe so that it’s super easy to follow....

This is the Best Homemade Banana Pudding ever! Even better than the legendary Magnolia Bakery Banana Pudding! More banana flavor, more creamy yet light at the same time, and made from scratch without instant pudding mix! Delicious homemade banana pudding that’s made from scratch, and full of creamy banana flavor! And it makes the BEST banana pudding cake along with my banana sheet cake recipe . Better than Magnolia bakery banana pudding Why this is truly the best homemade banana pudding Banana pudding ingredients and components How to make banana pudding (step by step overview) How do I prevent bananas from discoloring?...

This turkey croque monsieur is a glorious turkey variation of a classic French sandwich, and a fantastic way to use up Thanksgiving leftovers! Ham, roasted turkey, sweet and spicy cranberry mustard sauce, golden béchamel sauce, and creamy gruyère cheese in a buttery, toasty sandwich! Feel free to top it with a fried egg for a turkey croque madame. Croque monsieur (or croque madame) A good croque monsieur (or croque madame) is a thing of beauty....

This Almond M’hancha with Orange Blossom Honey Syrup is a deliciously exotic Moroccan pastry delicacy! A sweet, date and almond paste wrapped in honey syrup soaked filo pastry. It tastes just as amazing as it looks! M’hancha A few years ago, I introduced my husband to baklava, and it was love at first taste. He couldn’t get enough of the addictive, rich, crunchy, syrup-soaked filo layers and the nuttiness....

These easy to make Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats (Rice Krispie Bars) are so much more fancy and decadent and holiday-worthy than your regular rice krispie treats! A crunchy, crispy dark chocolate and rice krispie base with a soft, refreshing peppermint center, topped with a thin layer of dark chocolate and crushed peppermint candy! How delicious does that sound? These are a holiday-friendly spin on my classic brown butter rice krispie treats ....

This Easy Peach Galette has an incredibly flaky, light, and crisp homemade pie crust , topped with fresh, juicy peaches! It’s a simple dessert to make for your family in a pinch, yet fancy enough for company! Learn how to make the PERFECT pie crust and filling for this gorgeous rustic summer dessert with my detailed, step by step recipe! Peach galette recipe highlights Ingredients How to make a peach galette Pro tips and secrets to my perfect galette crust How to serve this galette Storage instructions More tips and frequently asked questions Summer doesn’t mean that baking takes a back seat in our house....

This egg in a hole with salmon is the perfect breakfast / brunch dish to use up leftover salmon! So easy and incredibly flavorful. Warm, buttery toast with a rich, runny egg in a hole, served with juicy salmon and topped with crunchy bits of pan-fried salmon skin and a tangy, spicy tartar sauce! Egg in a hole toast “Just put an egg on it” is pretty much my life motto when it comes to savory breakfast recipes , or any meal for that matter....

The most comprehensive, reliable, failproof recipe to make perfect Swiss meringue! This Swiss meringue is heated to over 170°F, making it more stable and perfectly safe to eat, with beautiful, glossy stiff peaks! Use it to make classic lemon meringue pie , lemon meringue cocktail , passion fruit pie or any other application and learn to make different variations too with this foolproof recipe. Why this recipe works What is swiss meringue?...

A crunchy, crispy butterscotch crust and a fudgy, decadent chocolate brownie filling, topped with a pillowy soft meringue topping! This Fudgy S’mores Brownie Pie is one of my favorite recipes from my cookbook – Secret Layers Cakes ! I’ve got one amazing recipe for you guys today. I love s’mores (I’ve even shared these fantastic s’mores cookies on the blog), and wanted to come up with a similar concept in the form of a decadent pie....

To add or incorporate air into something. Usually applies to frostings and batters, but can also apply to some ingredients.

These Creamy Gruyere and Mushroom Eggs en Cocotte (Mushroom Baked Eggs) rank very highly on my list of easy, flavor-packed savory breakfast dishes . An incredibly simple dish to prepare, but fancier and more flavorful than you could imagine! Individually and perfectly baked eggs with a runny, golden yolk, nestled in a creamy, herby, spiced mushroom sauce and gooey gruyere cheese, and served with buttery toast for breakfast/brunch perfection!...

Hatch chiles have a very short season every year in late summer. Instead of paying more to buy roasted hatch chile from your local grocery store, use this super easy guide to roast hatch chile in the oven and then store them in the fridge or freezer to enjoy in the months to come! And make this delicious pork stuffed roasted hatch chile as well! Spicy is my jam. And hot and spicy is my PB and J....

This Mulled Wine Cake is ALL the holiday cheer and flavor trapped in a slice of cake! A delightfully light and delicious vanilla sponge cake brushed with mulled wine syrup, filled with fruits, and frosted with a fantastic wine flavored whipped cream frosting. This showstopping mulled wine cake is a guaranteed crowd-favorite! A light, fresh, and delicious cake is the perfect ending to any celebratory dinner. This mulled wine cake packs quite a flavor-punch and it’s one of my favorite cake recipes ....

Small, round choux pastry puffs typically filled with whipped cream, or pastry cream, or diplomat cream, or even ice cream and topped with a chocolate glaze or sauce.

Sweet, creamy, tangy mango lassi is a deliciously refreshing classic summer treat, made with just a few ingredients! I have so many fond memories of eating mangoes growing up in Sri Lanka. They are one of my absolutely favorite fruits and this mango curry and mango sorbet were staples. Mango trees are everywhere in that part of the world, growing pretty much like giants weeds. So it’s more than a little sad that I can’t find mangoes as readily where we live now, and even when we do, they are nowhere near as sweet and juicy as the ones I used to eat as a kid....