Tag: dessert

Blueberry Maple Cinnamon Cupcakes

Maple combined with a subtle touch of cinnamon and some blueberries gives these muffins the flavor of blueberry pancakes with maple syrup. The word muffin (in the US) is often used for small, round breads with a sweet taste. Quick breads are chemically leavened (baking soda or baking powder) as opposed to yeast leavened breads. […]

Pecan Praline Bar Cookies

According to Wikipedia’s research, praline is is a form of confection containing at a minimum culinary nuts, usually almonds and hazelnuts, and sugar. Cream is also a common third ingredient. There are three types: Belgian French American Praline is prepared and used as a filling in chocolates and other sweets. A praline cookie is usually […]

Blood Orange Upside Down Cake

The blood orange is a member of the citrus family, it is both beautiful in color and delicious in flavor. They are in season from December through May, though the exact months vary depending on what type of blood Orange you’re baking or cooking with. The most common variety available in markets is the the […]

Coconut Pecan Sandwich Sugar Cookies

Originally, cookies had one purpose in the kitchen as bakers used them to test the oven by baking small amounts of cake batter before baking an entire cake. Since then, these “small cakes” have evolved and now hundreds of recipes for cookies are available today – which includes the Sugar Cookie. The Sugar Cookie made […]

How To Flavor With Vanilla

Vanilla is a flavoring that is extracted from orchids, primarily from the flat-leaved vanilla Mexican species. The first endeavors to propagate or grow the vanilla orchid outside of Mexico had shown to be in vain as this particular orchid has a synergetic alliance with its natural pollinator, the Melipona bee. At least 40 species of this bee are known, and thrive […]

Pecan Buttermilk Banana Bread

A moist and crunchy Pecan Buttermilk Banana Bread is deliciously stuffed with ripe bananas & crunchy pecans. Buttermilk is almost always used when making quick breads. It is made up of a variety of acids due to the results the fermentation process. The acidity of buttermilk provides a tangy flavor to balance the sweetness of […]

Raspberry Tiramisu A Bright And Berry-Fied Take on the Italian Classic

Raspberry Tiramisu, a twist on an Italian favorite. A vibrant, tangy-sweet variation that keeps all the lusciousness of the original while adding a burst of fresh berry flavor.

Peach Upside Down Cake

Upside-down cakes are very easy to make, and adaptable no matter what kind of fruit you use. This recipe is made with peaches, though you could another summer stone fruit, such as apricots, nectarines, or plums. An irresistible dessert that is soaked with the sweet juice of peaches and topped with caramelized brown sugar for […]

Blueberry Bosc Pear and White Chocolate Bread Pudding

Blueberries and Bosc pears are two fruits with distinct and delicious flavors. Blueberries have a sweet and slightly tangy flavor, with notes of tartness. The berry also has a subtle earthiness that makes it uniquely delicious. On the other hand, Bosc pears have a delicate sweetness that is more mellow and less tart. They are […]

Gluten-Free Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes

If you’re on the hunt for a unique and refreshing cupcake flavor, look no further than Gluten-Free Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes. These little treats combine the rich taste of chocolate with the cool, invigorating flavor of peppermint, making them a delightful choice for any occasion. Why Cupcakes Are the Ultimate Dessert Why Gluten-Free Choosing gluten-free options […]