These cookies are soft and chewy with the bright citric flavor of fresh orange juice and zest. Then accented with bursts of fresh cranberries. The sweet citrus flavor of the orange and bitter sweet flavor of cranberries pairs beautifully with the addition of white chocolate chips. Autumn is the perfect time of year to enjoy […]
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Cherry Almond Cake
Almonds have a real bond with stone fruits, to which they are akin. Like peaches, nectarines, plums and of course, cherries. A lovely combination of chopped crunchy almonds and sweet juicy soft cherries come together with this delectable cake that’s sweetened with brown sugar and the addition of yogurt and coconut oil for an extra […]
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Apple Toffee Pecan Blondie Bars
Blondie bars can occasionally be referenced to as “blonde brownies.” They have the chewy gooeyness of a brownie, though they are not made with cocoa powder, but rather with the rich flavor of vanilla and sweetness of brown sugar. Using brown sugar in blondie bars makes them chewy, soft and dense. Fun Fact About Blondie […]
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How To Cook With Nuts
Nuts are a fruit consisting of a hard or tough nutshell protecting a kernel which is usually edible. Some nuts are botanical while others are culinary. Culinary nuts are considered eatable. Read More About Why We Cook Some common culinary nuts include hazelnuts, Brazil nuts, walnuts, pecans, and almonds. Also included are, cashews pistachios and […]
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Blueberry Banana Almond Flour Cupcakes
These banana blueberry cupcakes made with almond flour. There a gluten-free, low carbohydrate and high protein baked good. They’re sweetened not only with over rip bananas and the natural sweetness of juicy blueberries, but also with real maple syrup. They are also lightly sprinkled with demeara sugar before being baked. What Is Demerara & Tubinado […]
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Gluten-Free Blueberry Lavender Mascarpone Tart
Citrus, blueberries and lavender make for a delicious flavorful combination. And the flavor of blueberries works deliciousness perfectly well with Mascarpone cheese. Mascarpone Cheese is an Italian double or triple creamed cheese made from cows milk and is best known for its use in Tiramisu and baked cheesecakes. Mascarpone is the equivalent of cream cheese. […]
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The History Of Cooking
The exact origins of cooking are not known, but at some point, humans conquered fire and started using it to prepare food. For most of human history, the only way to cook a meal, was over an open fire. While fire is the most important element of cooking, it was not the only heat source […]
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Mastering Herbs and Spices in Cooking
Herbs and spices are a treasure chest of zesty, sweet, savory and spicy flavors. These flavors fresh or dried impart flavor to any cooked dish or baked good they are used in.
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Banana Walnut Cream Cheese Frosting
Cream Cheese was invented in the U.S. in the 1870s by a New York dairyman named William Lawrence. Cream cheese frosting became popular in the 1960s, due to increasing availability of packaged cream cheese in supermarkets. The frosting is a traditional choice for red velvet cakes, carrot cakes, spice cakes, and banana cakes.
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Using Citrus Zest When Cooking & Baking
When a recipe calls for “zest” of a citrus fruit, it’s referring to the colorful outer part of the skin, not the inner white part, which is known as the pith. Common types of citrus used for zesting include lemons, limes, oranges, and grapefruits. Each has its unique flavor profile, so choose based on your […]
