Caramelized pears with cardamom makes this bread delicately aromatic and irresistible! This quick bread recipe is easy to make and customize! Why you'll love this recipe: This caramelized pear quick bread is a perfect recipe to ease into the fall baking! Super quick and easy to make one ... Continue Reading
Melt-in-your-mouth tender and light sponge cake layers are soaked with intense espresso and filled with fluffy eggless tiramisu cream. This tiramisu layer cake is a dreamy dessert for any occasion. Why you'll love this cake: OMG, this cake is the best!! So many reasons you'll love ... Continue Reading
Caramelized pears infused with warm aromatic cardamom is easy and impressive fall dessert, perfect for dinner parties as well as a weeknight treat! Let's welcome fall with this simple, yet delicious caramelized pears with a hint of aromatic cardamom! Enjoy! ... Continue Reading
Here's how to make fried garlic chips, ultra-crispy and nutty topping for any dish! Learn my tips on choosing the garlic, storing tips and more! What types garlic to choose: There're 2 main categories of garlic: hardneck and softneck. Hardneck is the type of garlic that is hardier ... Continue Reading
You'll love the texture contrast in this light and crispy zucchini tart! From buttery crispy puff pastry crust to creamy herby ricotta filling to velvety soft zucchini slices!! End of summer is all about fresh garden produce. And zucchini is in abundance right now!! Everyone gets overload of ... Continue Reading
Chocolate macarons, drizzled with chocolate and filled with toasted marshmallows - ultimate summer dessert in an elegant French pastry form!!! (1-ingredient filling!!!) Once you master chocolate macarons, you'll definitely want to try this ultimate summer flavor! Why you'll love this macaron ... Continue Reading
Bored of regular banana bread? Give this chocolate version a try!! It's rich and moist, and perfectly acceptable for breakfast! The best part, it's super quick and easy to make, no mixer required! Tip Dutch-processed cocoa powder yield darker bread with richer and more intense ... Continue Reading
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A detailed tutorial on how to make the best vanilla extract - the cheapest way to the most flavorful vanilla extract! It's simple and easy to make and perfect for gifting! Tip Did you know higher quality vodka goes through better filtration, which yields smoother flavor? Yep, that's ... Continue Reading
4 tips to drink more water, plus 3 refreshing naturally infused water ideas that'll keep you excited for your next sip! Back in 2007-2008, I was quite addicted to Mountain Dew. Yes, that sugary, neon-green drink!!! Addiction might sound like a strong word, but there's no other word to describe ... Continue Reading
Easy, yet impressive, this grilled filet mignon recipe is game-changer!! Follow my tips to get perfectly cooked steaks every time! What is filet mignon? Filet mignon (aka tenderloin steak) is basically a sliced beef tenderloin, which comes from the rear portion of the spine. This muscle ... Continue Reading
Ultra creamy and indulgent, this creamy smoked salmon pasta is a quick and easy weeknight dinner. Why you'll love this pasta: Truth be told, this's NOT a traditional Italian alfredo pasta. Authentic Alfredo sauce is a creamy sauce made of emulsified cheese and butter. My creamy Alfredo ... Continue Reading
This easy pizza dough recipe is a must-try for light and airy, crisp and flavorful pizza every time! A complete tutorial with step by step photos, video and lots of tips! Ingredient Notes: You only need 5 basic ingredients to make homemade pizza dough. Flour - While all-purpose ... Continue Reading
Let me show you how to grill a perfect pizza and pack it with flavor with just a few ingredients! This's my absolute favorite summer pizza right here! Preheat your grill well. I've used both charcoal and gas grills and both works great!Stretch and shape your pizza dough.When ready to ... Continue Reading
Big, bold flavors with minimum ingredients! There's nothing boring about this homemade pizza. And if you're into flavorful and crisp crust, go with my easy pizza dough recipe! Why you'll love this pizza recipe: You choose the crust - If you're into crisp chewy crust, you've got to make this ... Continue Reading
A beginner’s guide for choosing, preparing and grilling a perfect steak: tender & juicy meat with a nice charred crust and evenly cooked from crust to crust. Why you'll love this recipe: So, if you agree on those descriptions of a perfect steak, then keep on reading. Best cuts for ... Continue Reading
Sharing all the nitty-gritty details, tips and tricks to make foolproof choux pastry and create beautiful pastry shells every single time! Step by step photos and video tutorial included. 2. Add eggs Tip When cooling the dough, don't beat it for too long, or on high speed, ... Continue Reading
Let's make bakery-style eclairs at home! I promise, it's really easy to make with very basic ingredients. Plus, full video tutorial and 8 tips to perfect eclair shells every time! Enjoy! Video Tutorial This recipe was originally published on January 22, 2013. ... Continue Reading
A complete guide to a luxuriously smooth custard filling for wide variety of pastries, cakes and tarts. What is pastry cream? Pastry cream (or crème pâtissière in French) is a classic custard filling for eclairs, fruit tarts and pastries. Silky smooth and rich, this custard is incredibly ... Continue Reading
Stunning red velvet macarons, filled with sweet and tangy cream cheese frosting, are made to impress! Let me show you how to achieve that perfect color and texture! Tip Check out my FREE MACARON MASTERCLASS for beginners! Tip Only use gel food coloring for macarons, as liquid ... Continue Reading
There is so much to love about this simple almond yogurt cake. Delicate flavor, moist crumb, and it's healthy enough to enjoy for breakfast! Super easy one-bowl cake anyone can make. Cake for breakfast isn't an everyday affair. But when we're talking about this beautiful almond yogurt cake, ... Continue Reading
These classic red velvet cupcakes with velvety texture and buttery soft crumbs are ridiculously easy to make and so perfect with tangy cream cheese frosting! Why you'll love this recipe? Anyone who knows me will tell you that I love pretty much anything red. However, the color of this cake ... Continue Reading
This easy vegetable pasta salad is loaded with rainbow of vegetables and tossed with simple (yet flavorful) balsamic dressing! Perfect side dish for any bbq meal. Serving Ideas: ... Continue Reading
5 easy and delicious dipping sauces for every palate! Incredibly versatile, these easy sauces pair with pretty much anything dippable: steak fries, chicken fingers, you name it! Tip Grating garlic clove on a microplane zester distributes it evenly and enhances the garlic ... Continue Reading
