Tag: dessert

Cooking With Blueberries

Fresh blueberries are available all year long. And that is possible because in North America, (U.S. &Mexico) blueberries are harvested and available from April to late October. During the winter months of North America, South America is experiencing summer, and blueberries are harvested between November and March. With Peru being the top exporter during these […]

Lavender Rosemary Shortbread Cookies

People usually associate lavender with two specific traits: its fragrance and its color. Lavender is a multipurpose plant. The flower is used in many ways to promote good health and well-being. Lavender can be found in the following: Product’s That Contain Lavender And did you know that lavender is used in culinary applications? Yes it […]

Caribbean Banana Cupcakes

End your meal on a tropical note with these Caribbean Banana Cupcakes. The Caribbean is known around the world for its exotic flavors that excite the palate. And this cupcake recipe is no exception. Though not a traditional dessert, but traditional flavors flow in this recipe. With rum, coconut and pineapple mixed with bananas – […]

Spicy Sweet Potato Cupcakes

The delicious flavor of sweet potatoes with allspice, cinnamon and brown sugar make these muffins the perfect anytime treat. These cupcakes are moist and tender due to the addition of buttermilk. What Buttermilk Does For Baked Goods Buttermilk can help your baked goods go from “good” to “great” or from “great” to “extraordinary.” A Light […]

Organic Coconut Popcorn

Organic Coconut Popcorn is a delightful snack that combines the natural sweetness of coconut with the satisfying crunch of popcorn. Each kernel is carefully coated with organic coconut oil, resulting in a light and flavorful treat that is perfect for any occasion. The subtle tropical notes of coconut transport you to a sunny beach, making […]

Brown Butter Pecan Cinnamon Cookie Bars

Brown butter is a simple one-ingredient sauce, a chef’s trick that can transform all sorts of recipes, be it savory or sweet. Unlike shortening and oil, butter adds flavor as well as fat to sweet and savory recipes. Browned butter can add a subtle nutty flavor to baked goods. So how do you know when […]

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.

What To Know When Baking Cookies

Cookies are often one of the first desserts we’re taught to make as children, and they’re always the first to disappear at a picnic, brunch or bake sale. Cookies are very popular and easy to make. They are also a great treat to enjoy with family and friends. Surprisingly, the cookie has a very long […]

Blind Baking Your Pie Crust

Blind baking means pre-baking an empty crust before filling it with a cream filling or fresh fruit filling. Placing any fruit with liquid over a raw crust will make for a soggy crust once baked. Blind baking a pie crust is necessary if it will be filled with a liquid filling like pudding or custard […]

Southern Pecan Pie

Rich, buttery, and oh-so-simple, the classic pecan pie has earned its place as a after dinner dessert. It’s a make ahead of time pie since it will need at least 4 hours to cool before serving. When ready to slice into, serve the pie plated with a dollop of freshly whipped cream or a scoop […]