Here's how to build the best charcuterie board in less than 20 minutes! Spring edition... Learn the basic rules and create your masterpiece with ease. What is charcuterie board? Charcuterie (“shar-coo-tu-ree”) means a variety of cured meats and even patês, like prosciutto, salami, ham, ... Continue Reading
Easy, creamy and impressive, this no bake Neapolitan cheesecake is out of this world delicious! Not overly sweet, airy smooth texture meets buttery graham cracker crust, and most importantly, surprisingly easy to make! Each layer of dark chocolate, white chocolate and strawberry chocolate ... Continue Reading
Cotton candy macarons of your dreams! Beautifully marbled macaron shells filled with cotton candy flavored Swiss meringue buttercream. These beautiful cotton candy macarons scream SUMMER! Maybe it's just me, but cotton candy is always associated with summer. It's because growing up, my mom's ... Continue Reading
Instantly elevate your macaron game with these 3 easy methods to make marbled macarons! Once you master your basic macarons, you may want to graduate from plain shells to something a little fancy. I don't fancy myself with elaborate character macarons (I leave that job to the artists!). ... Continue Reading
These super moist and tender peach upside down mini cakes are bursting with peaches in every bite. Easy to make, this recipe is a keeper for that indulgent peach season! Every summer I buy a few boxes of juicy peaches. Why so many Because we love dehydrating peach slices to snack on throughout ... Continue Reading
These pillowy soft Russian pirozhki, stuffed with leftover mashed potatoes and ground beef, are baked hand pies made with easy yeast dough. My classic Russian piroshki (fried version) is equally amazing! What are Pirozhki? Pirozhki (пирожки) are Russian hand pies made with yeast dough ... Continue Reading
Roasted shaved Brussels sprouts with pomegranate vinaigrette - easy and delicious side dish for any occasion in less than 30 minutes! Are you bored of your same old, same old side dishes? And do you want to bring some flavor bomb to your plate? Well, you're in the right place! We're cooking ... Continue Reading
This classic Angel food cake is light and fluffy, low-fat dessert! Effortlessly impressive, this crowd-pleaser is a perfect make-ahead cake for any occasion. Why you'll love this Angel food cake: This naturally low-fat cake is light and delicate, not overly sweet and tender.The addition of ... Continue Reading
Delicately soft and fluffy, this matcha sponge cake with earthy sweet green tea powder is a perfect everyday cake. Sift together cake flour, matcha powder and salt.Whip egg whites until foamy. Then slowly add sugar 1 tablespoon at a time, while continuously beating the egg whites. Beat ... Continue Reading
Ultimate chocolate macarons recipe with deep dive information on what cocoa powder works the best, specific tips to consider for making chocolate macarons and more! And since we always learn new things, I too learned new things about various cocoa powders. Since the last part of 2020, ... Continue Reading
With charming speckles of hazelnut flour, these chocolate hazelnut macarons are not only beautiful, but they're also incredibly delicious! And we're taking a little shortcut with the filling, because one word - Nutella! Can I use different nut flour to make macarons? Yes, we can totally ... Continue Reading
Soft and tender banana muffins with delicate moist crumbs and full of banana flavor! Simple one-bowl muffins in less than 30 minutes! I halved my popular banana bread recipe, which makes 2 loaves, and made it into muffins! The same amazing flavor, but in a convenient, portable ... Continue Reading
Learn everything you need to know about matcha powder and enjoy my soothing, yet energizing matcha latte recipe! What is matcha? Matcha is a Japanese green tea powder made from finely ground dried green tea leaves. Not just any green tea! Matcha leaves are specifically grown in the ... Continue Reading
This salted caramel Swiss meringue buttercream is silky smooth, super fluffy, creamy and not too sweet. And it's also quite easy to make! My tips will ensure you'll get a perfect frosting every time! You guys, let's make the most luxuriously smooth, light and creamy frosting ever! Why ... Continue Reading
Ultra-smooth and light, chocolate Swiss meringue buttercream is not overly sweet and incredibly stable for frosting cakes, cupcakes and even macarons! How to make chocolate Swiss meringue buttercream: While it's not as easy as American buttercream, chocolate Swiss meringue buttercream is ... Continue Reading
This foolproof crepe recipe is super simple to make with just 8 pantry staples. I'm sharing 2 methods: a blender method and a whisk method. Enjoy my time-tested recipe for delicately thin and lacy crepes. There're million and one crepe recipes out in the world. sweet and ... Continue Reading
A comprehensive macaron troubleshooting guide with photos, possible causes and how to avoid the most common macaron issues! Since 2012, I've made thousands of macarons in my home kitchen with many trials and errors, as well as picture-perfect macarons! And yes, I've had pretty much every ... Continue Reading
Perfect your white chocolate ganache with these tips and tricks. I'm sharing all the variables you need to know to make a perfect white chocolate ganache. From what brands of chocolate to use to what ratio you need for different applications to the best method. White chocolate is a ... Continue Reading
Make homemade pizza dough like a pro with tips and tricks from the master pizzaillo! And enjoy light & airy, flavorful pizza crust any time! Who doesn't love pizza, right? Especially, if we're talking about homemade pizza with light and airy crust and just the right toppings to satisfy ... Continue Reading
There are 6 common salmon varieties on the market. King, Coho, Atlantic - what's the difference? Let's talk all things salmon! Ever noticed different labels on salmon and wonder what are the differences? Well, let's take a look at each of these varieties and learn which salmon variety worth ... Continue Reading
This souffle cheesecake is melt-in-your-mouth light and delicate. With just 3 ingredients, this cake is easy to make and can be customized any which way! OMG, do I have a treat for you today!!! This ultra-light and airy soufflé cheesecake is so incredibly delightful! It's very similar to ... Continue Reading
This Instant Pot mushroom risotto is lusciously creamy and flavorful, and it only takes 30 minutes from start to finish with minimal hands-on time! I had my first risotto on a business trip to Phoenix at a quiet restaurant with calm ambient atmosphere years ago. It was a solo dinner, and I ... Continue Reading
Chocolate cheesecake so luxuriously indulgent that it’s like biting into a creamy chocolate truffle, but in a cheesecake form! Oh my gosh, are you drooling? Because I sure am. Too bad I polished off the last slice of this heaven earlier today. If you know anything about me, you know that ... Continue Reading
Learn how to make sushi rolls step by step with any ingredients you love! Raw seafood is not required! Step by step photos and video included. Whether you’re an avid sushi lover, or one who prefers cooked seafood over raw fish, or even a vegetarian, you can enjoy homemade sushi rolls that suit ... Continue Reading
