Everyday Recipes For Busy Makers
This peanut butter cookie recipe is my favourite because they don’t turn out soft. Instead they have a tempting snap when you break them that gives away their slightly firm yet fudgy structure. They are by no means dry; the first few bites are crunchy Read more…
From to pithiviers to palmiers, puff pastry is a miracle dough that houses our favourite treats both savoury and sweet. Made with nothing more than flour, water, salt and butter, the dough puffs into over 700 layers when baked! What Is Puff Pastry Used For? Read more…
Print Recipe Sourdough Donuts Use up unfed discard from your sourdough starter for these quick old fashioned donuts. Prep Time 10 Minutes Cook Time 20 Minutes Servings Donuts Ingredients 2 Cups All purpose flour1/4 Cup sugar2-1/4 Teaspoons baking powder1/2 Teaspoon salt3 Tablespoons butter3 Tablespoons Shortening1/2 Read more…
Sometimes when I make a dessert that turns out as pretty as my old fashioned strawberry shortcake, I have to set one up on the model stand and paint a picture of it. The fluffy dollops of whipped cream, the glittery jewel like highlights on Read more…
Are you looking for a vanilla frosting recipe that turns out extra creamy? Well this one not only delivers that, but it also turns out surprisingly light and fluffy. I say surprisingly because this is a buttercream frosting. While these can be very creamy, it’s Read more…
When my grandma made moussaka, it was quite different from the authentic Greek kind I know today. The Balkan moussaka I knew was composed of layers of potatoes, onions and ground meat. My baba then poured a savory egg custard over it. Once baked, the Read more…
Homemade bran flakes? Why would anyone want to do that? Honestly, DIY cereal from scratch is easy and you save money in the end. In fact, you may already have the ingredients to try this recipe right now. A bag of whole wheat flour, natural Read more…
You’ve probably had it at an authentic Portuguese restaurant. Or maybe you’ve been fortunate enough to experience it right in Portugal or Africa. Either way, you know how mouthwatering and savory it is. And if you’ve never had piri piri chicken (aka Portuguese style BBQ Read more…
Crispy and golden on the outside, soft and buttery in the middle, hot water corn bread is currently one of my favorite discoveries in my adventures in food. What makes it so great is not only how tasty it turns out, but how easy it Read more…
Yum There is nothing wrong with doctoring up already prepared baked beans from a can to suit your taste. But making your own baked beans from scratch is just as easy. I know when people see the cook time on the recipes for baked beans, Read more…