If you want to learn how to make a quick and easy roux, you are in luck! Traditionally, roux is a mixture of butter (fat) and flour in equal parts. You can replace the butter with oil for a more heart healthy approach, which I like to do. But for today, we will stick with tradition so you can...
Learn how to make a snappy gingerbread with me! This is an inviting warm ginger and cinnamon bread. Since it uses less fat and sugar so you can really linger on the ginger and other spices without all the guilt. The taste is moist, tender, snappy and aromatic. It's the perfect balance of sweet and...
Sriracha Pecan Sticky Buns are just fabulous. I love honey and sriracha together. The combination of the two gives you the perfect balance of both sweet and spicy. I added in buttermilk to give an extra level of flavor: sour. When you start learning to control portions and calories, you will find...
Did this giant up close photo of fabulous buttermilk cinnamon rolls get your attention? Good, because they are so easy to make. I adore cinnamon rolls. They could be one of my favorite things to eat. Or maybe pumpkin pie. It's a close tie. When you begin dieting, you begin to mourn all the foods...
Chocolate peanut butter macarons are an explosion of flavors. The chocolate chewy macaron hits your palate first. Something about the meringue and almonds combined make them taste a lot like a delicious brownie. Next, the creaminess of peanut butter frosting follows with a pleasant undertone. I...
Do you adore honey pecan sticky buns so much you dream about them? I sure do! This is a super easy recipe and makes a ton of sticky buns. They are inspired by a British Sticky Bun recipe I found that uses maple and treacle syrups. Since I have neither of those, I decided to use honey. And I didn't...
This is a quick bread recipe that uses honey and brown sugar to sweeten as opposed to the traditional white sugar. A hint of spice is added to bring out the complexity of the honey. I highly recommend using a local honey if possible to enjoy what mother nature brings to the table.
Everyone has a recipe for the perfect pumpkin pie. What makes a pumpkin pie good other than loads of fresh whipped cream? The right balance of spices and a smooth and creamy custard. Have you ever had a cracked or weeping custard? Nothing is worse than an over-baked custard where the eggs separate...
A good pie crust will work with both sweet and savory dishes. Think quiche and apple pie. Both of these dishes need a hearty dough that won't fall apart nor detract from the flavor of the filling. They have fancy names overseas such as shortcrust pastry or pâte brisée. Here in the good ole' US of...
Sweet cinnamon dinner rolls are a happy accident. Inspired by the English Tea Cakes, I decided to try and make another version. But by changing just a few ingredients, I ended up with a soft, tender roll and less chewy bread. Basically, this is a cinnamon dinner roll and it is very delicious....
A Little about Peanut Lovers Granola Bars Peanut lovers granola bar is fast, easy to make and delicious. Crammed full of peanuts, peanut butter chips and a bit of chocolate, this is sure to please! By using honey instead of corn syrup, they are much healthier for you as well as superbly tasty! If...
Now that you learned how to make macarons and possibly how not to make macarons, you can start making all kinds of flavors. I decided to share one of my most requested flavors, lime. In particular, we will go through how to make key lime macarons. I started out with using lime juice in a bottle,...
Now that you've learned how to make a basic sourdough loaf, how about making a sensational sourdough bread for beginners? This is a lean dough and lightly salted. If you like the traditional sourdough flavor, feel free to double that salt as it enhances the sourness. Also, for a lovely rich...
A vain baker will claim to make the best of everything. However, a wise one will learn a lesson in humility. The wise seek inspiration and also use recipes from others when they recognize talent. I started out with much vanity and quickly realized that baking will humble you. You only have to see...
This is a deliciously healthy snack bar packed with almonds, dark chocolate and cranberries. What's maybe just as important is how easy they are to make. Learning how to make cranberry almond granola bars is almost as fast as it is to make them. Seriously, these are so easy to make you'll wonder...