Tag: pecans

The Charm of Bourbon Whiskey Cake With Pecans

Bourbon Whiskey Cake is a classic dessert. It combines the warmth of bourbon with the comforting sweetness of a homemade cake. This cake is more than just a dessert – it’s a celebration of rich flavors and Southern charm. The addition of pecans not only enhances its texture but also pays homage to traditional Southern […]

Brussels Sprouts with Apple, Bacon and Honeyed Pecans

Brussels Sprouts With Apple, Bacon and Honeyed Pecans create a symphony of flavors and textures that dance on the palate. The vibrant green sprouts (shredded) tender yet crisp, provide a robust base, their earthy notes enhanced by the smoky richness of crispy bacon, which adds a savory depth, just like with this Bacon Charred Brussels […]

Curried Chicken Salad With Apples And Pecans

This Curried Chicken Salad With Apples And Pecans is dressing with a Creamy Honey White Wine Vinegar Dressing making this salad a culinary masterpiece that delights both the eye and the palate. The salad presents a vibrant tableau of colors, with tender, golden-hued chicken mingling with crisp, tart apple cubes in shades of green, and […]

Harvest Grain Bowl With Dried Cranberries Pecans And Orange Marmalade Chicken

A pop of orange flavored chicken thighs bedded over a bowl of harvest grains, dried cranberries, chopped pecans with bites of tangy goat cheese. The harvest grains include, Israeli-style couscous, orzo, split baby garbanzo beans, and red quinoa. Honey is the typical ingredient reached for to make a sweet and sticky chicken meal, like these […]

Harvest Grain Bowl with Dried Cranberries, Pecans and Goat Cheese

A Harvest Grain Bowl with a savory blend of Israeli-style couscous, orzo, split baby garbanzo beans, and red quinoa. Add to the savoriness by cooking them in chicken broth (or stock) and adding dried cranberries, for sweetness, chopped pecans for that extra nutty crunch and round all that out with a bite of tangy goat […]

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 […]

Maple Pecan Banana Bread

Los tres amigos or the three friends have done it again. Bananas, pecans and maple syrup. These three together make the best sweet treats. Deliciously yummy desserts that you will want to eat before you eat what’s on your dinner plate. They even go great together for breakfast. This banana bread recipe is very easy […]

The Pecan & Its Culinary Uses

The pecan is a species of hickory native to the southern United States and northern Mexico. The pecan tree is the only tree nut native to North America. Its sweet, crunchy texture with a rich buttery flavor and unmatched nutritional content have resulted in its growing worldwide popularity. Pecan Tree Image Credit: Cecilia Deutsch/Dreamstime.com Origins […]

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 […]

Pumpkin Cupcakes With Pecan Streusel Topping

With warm spices and a crunchy pecan streusel, these pumpkin cupcakes are the yummiest breakfast treat, or for a snake or even dessert. These cupcakes are tender, cake-like, and generously spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. The pecan streusel topping adds a deliciously yummy crunch to the enjoyment of eating a pumpkin cupcake. For Those […]