This Sri Lankan Breudher Cake is a yeasted cake that’s very popular in Sri Lanka during festive times, and in some cases (like in my grandmother’s for example) every day of the year! My version of the Breudher Cake strikes a great balance between delicious buttery richness and the fruity, citrus flavor of blood oranges, with a hint of boozy sweetness from the brandy soaked raisins. This is one of my favorite classic Sri Lankan desserts ....
A stand mixer is an electric kitchen appliance with a powerful motor and a variety of attachments for mixing, whipping, and kneading. It frees bakers from manual mixing while providing consistency and power. Stand mixers are considered an investment piece for serious home bakers. How it’s used With attachments like the paddle, whisk, and dough hook, a stand mixer can handle everything from creaming butter to kneading bread dough. Mixing speeds can be adjusted to suit delicate batters or heavy doughs....
If you’re looking for a show stopper of a dessert, look no further than this Blackberry Cannoli Cream Vegan Crepe Cake! This insanely delicious Vegan Crepe Cake is sure to impress everyone! Go ahead and make it next time you have guests over because everyone can enjoy this as it has NO DAIRY, NO EGGS, yet NO WORRIES – ’cause this one’s a doozy baby! I love making crepes. My recipes for classic French crepes and chocolate crepes are very popular on the blog and they make for some easy and impressive French desserts ....
A holiday-worthy collection of my popular no bake Christmas treats and desserts! From caramels and brittle to truffles and marshmallows, custard desserts, dessert drinks, and so much more. These are full of festive flavor, many of them are tailor-made for gift-giving, and they are easy and no bake. No bake candy Truffles Marshmallows Custard desserts Dessert drinks Jams and spreads Other no bake centerpiece desserts As strange as it sounds, we all know that the holidays can sometimes be anything but that....
A high gluten wheat flour (12-14%) used for baking good that require strong gluten structure such as yeasted breads, pizza dough, bagels etc.
A high-concentration saltwater solution used to flavor and moisten food, especially meat, before cooking.
An ultra creamy, caramel and cinnamon flavored Churro coffee Creamer (Dulce de leche Cinnamon Coffee Creamer) to spice up your morning coffee! Very easy to make and made with only 3 ingredients! This is going to be your new favorite way to flavor your coffee! And for more flavor variations check out this toasted marshmallow coffee creamer and pumpkin spice coffee creamer . It took me way longer than I care to admit for my first churro....
Lemongrass chicken rice bowls are one of my favorite meals lately. So easy to make and to customize. The star of this dish is the incredibly juicy, flavor-packed Vietnamese lemongrass chicken! Grilled Vietnamese lemongrass chicken, packed with so much flavor and perfect for busy weekday meals! This lemongrass chicken features in our weekday lunches at least once every other week. Along with my instant pot chicken thighs recipe and Sri Lankan chicken curry , this Vietnamese lemongrass chicken is one of our favorite meal prep recipes ....
Halloween monster cookies are a super fun way to celebrate Halloween! A little creepy, a little cute, and a LOT delicious, they are so simple to make too! And no food coloring is used to make these pitch black Halloween cookies! Chewy and slightly soft chocolate chip cookies, transformed into spooky, black Halloween monster cookies. Wickedly delicious and perfect as Halloween party treats ! Chocolate chip cookie makeover What you can expect from these Halloween monster cookies Ingredients to make the cookies How to make Halloween monster cookies How to store the cookies for later Chocolate chip cookie makeover My double chocolate chip cookies are always a hit!...
The BEST homemade green enchilada sauce recipe that you’ve ever tried! Just follow my tips to make the most amazing green enchilada sauce, to take your chicken enchiladas to a whole new level. A super easy, authentic green enchilada sauce that is made with oven roasted tomatillos. Plus, learn how to add even more flavor to this very simple recipe. This authentic Mexican green enchilada sauce is so much better than any store-bought enchilada sauce....
Here’s how to shuck an oyster cleanly and perfectly with an oyster shucking knife. A step by step tutorial and video to help you shuck oysters like a pro! No oyster shucker? I show you how to do it with a flat head screwdriver instead as well. Plus, how to store, serve, and eat raw oysters too. How I learned to shuck an oyster Parts of an oyster What to look for in your oyster How to shuck an oyster (step-by-step guide) Serving tips How to eat raw oysters Oysters and PEI You may think you’ll NEVER need to shuck an oyster in your life, but you never know....
New England Hot Dog Buns are a classic for a reason. The addition of milk powder makes the dough uniquely soft and delicious, and the straight sides are fantastic when toasted, and crunchy, and golden brown! New England hot dog buns are absolutely scrumptious when stuffed with buttery lobster to make lobster rolls ! My favorite hot dog buns New England hot dog buns (New England top split hot dog rolls) are my favorite type of hot dog bun!...
Sweet pears, creamy & tangy goat cheese topped with salty prosciutto and sweet honey – these Pear, Prosciutto, Goat cheese & Honey tarts are a wonderfully quick and easy appetizer idea using puff pastry that’s perfect for parties, gatherings and holiday entertaining! A great appetizer is the foreplay of a great main meal . It sets the tone for what’s to come and what can be expected. And this is that time of the year when you will appreciate a quick and easy appetizer that is also impressive and delicious....
Proofing is the stage in bread-making when dough is allowed to rest and rise as yeast ferments the sugars. This fermentation produces carbon dioxide and alcohol, which expand the dough and develop flavor. Proper proofing balances structure, softness, and taste in baked goods. It’s sometimes called fermentation or final rise. How it’s performed Dough is typically proofed in a warm, draft-free environment where yeast can remain active. The duration depends on the recipe, yeast type, and room temperature, ranging from 30 minutes to several hours....
Sri Lankan Beef Curry is an incredibly flavorful curry that you can make with any gamey red meat. An easy and authentic recipe with little prep time. I also provide two ways to cook this delicious curry depending on your preference and time available. Naturally gluten free and keto-friendly. Learn how to make the most flavorful beef curry. Perfect to pair with other curries like red lentil curry (dhal curry) , carrot curry , green bean stir fry , cauliflower curry etc....
Decorative sugar art technique where hollow sugar scultpures are created by blowing air through cooked sugar (pulled sugar).
Cooking food partially or fully submersed in a liquid, at low heat, usually for a longer time. Braised food can also be seared before hand. Related : poaching
A savory twist on your classic jam-filled sweet thumbprint cookie. These Savory Thumbprint Cookies with an incredible Bourbon Tomato Jam are the PERFECT party appetizer. These savory cookies are insanely flavorful, easy to make and vegetarian! If you thought we spent all of December eating homemade Twix candy bars , or buttery melting moments cookies , or chocolate beer truffles , ginger cookies , or drinking white hot chocolate , that would only be partially true....
Perfectly sweet with a touch of spice, these Chocolate Stuffed Poached Pear Tarts are stuffed with a luscious, gooey filling, and baked atop a buttery, flaky, vol-au-vent style puff pastry case with a frangipane filling, and then covered in a sweet red wine sauce! These poached pear tarts are a show-stopping dessert that I make with my own easy puff pastry recipe . And they are always a crowd-favorite!...
To remove impurities, cloudiness, and solids from a liquid (such as butter or stock) to make it clear and more pure.
