If you like cookies of all kinds such as sugar, snickerdoodles or the classic chocolate chip, this cinnamon chocolate chip cookie is going to be a treat for you! Combining the best ingredients of each of these cookies, you will find yourself eating two or three without blinking an eye. Be careful:...
Do you want to learn how to stabilize whipped cream without gelatin? Perhaps you have either an allergy or aversion to gelatin. Whereas this will not be as stabile as a gelatin infused whipped cream, this should hold its shape for around 24-48 hours. Long enough to make those pies for dinner, a...
Margarine frosting is so delicious, cheap and easy to make you may be asking why there aren't more recipes using this butter substitute. Sadly, margarine is one of those foods that causes a lot of controversy. People love it or hate it. Regardless of the stance you are on, it makes a wonderful...
Peanut butter dog treats are a hit with our dogs. If you also have a dog, chances are you are sick of purchasing over priced treats that are full of fat and sugar. Or perhaps you have a dog like our boy Raymond that has food allergies. This is a limited ingredient recipe that is made with brown...
If you have ever been to a birthday, wedding, reunions or even an office party, chances are you have had a cake with this classic white frosting. This is the icing you find on cakes and cupcakes in grocery store delis and small bakeries. How do I know this? My mother used to work in a grocery...
Vanilla cupcakes is one of those recipes that is very rewarding. A light yellow sponge cake that is perfect to handle all kinds of toppings and flavor combinations. If you use paper liners, they are easy to serve and you don't need to dirty dishes when serving them to your guests. Plus, they are...
Do you want to learn how to make chocolate buttercream for cupcakes, filling and frosting a variety of desserts? One that tastes great but doesn't cost a fortune to make and is easy to do? Look no further. This simple chocolate icing is quick to make and is absolutely delicious. And you can easily...
So many recipes for brownies out there are overly complicated and not easy to make. These classic brownies are just that: timeless. Loaded with chocolate flavor, you get to pick whether to make them milk chocolate or dark and bittersweet. Why make a brownie you wouldn't want to eat? These are made...
Learn how to make coconut macaroons easily with this recipe. After spending months perfecting the macaron, another delicious meringue cookie, this will be a breeze! Coconut macaroons can be made a variety of ways, but in our opinion, meringue is a must to get that iconic delicate and chewy...
This red velvet swiss roll recipe is a crowd pleaser, especially during the holidays. This swiss roll uses the key ingredients of a red velvet cake to get the same taste with less work, less calories and less money. Just look at it. The cake is simply adorable! Swiss rolls are relatively easy to...
Did you want to learn how make a cake without butter or oil? A margarine cake is a great alternative to butter or oil-based cakes. They seem to bring the best of both cakes to the table. They are lighter and more fluffy than a butter cake, but more robust than an oil-based cake. So they are easy...
Recently, we started learning how to braid bread and had so much fun we made a giant cinnamon roll the size of West Virginia mountains. But eventually, you start realizing you are making too many sweets and want something savory. I wanted to see if I could push the size of the roll and still have...
Cinnamon crunch muffins are a sweet, tender muffin. With subtle spices and just the right amount of sweetness, this muffin is then topped with a crunchy cinnamon sugar coating. You'll feel like you are having a special treat for breakfast. You can take it up a notch and sprinkle on nuts, oatmeal...
This recipe is after a late night discussion with a friend about giant versions of our favorite foods. Since many great ideas for recipes come from friends and family, I encourage you as a baker to discuss favorite dishes with others. If you want to make a fast friend, simply ask them what was the...
Lemons are a wonderful way to make any cake special. They balance out the sweetness perfectly and are a refreshing way to end a meal. With a lemon swiss roll, you won't spend a lot of money to impress your friends and family or even yourself. Lemons are basically the little black dress of the...