This Classic Chocolate Lovers Swiss Roll looks elegant, extravagant and decadent. It tastes even better than it looks. Yet it's so easy to make! Whereas swiss roll cakes looks very intimidating at first, don't worry. If you are new to cake rolls, read this post for an in depth discussion. However,...
This strawberry cake recipe is wonderful if you love strawberries. There is something horrible about artificial strawberry cakes. Between the taste of red dye and the attempt to mimic one of the best fruits on earth, it's just a sad day when you are served a fake tasting strawberry cake. If you...
A chocolate spiced swiss roll is a pleasurable cake to both look at and eat. You feel naughty but will be nice eating this cake that is lighter in fat and calories. I always love when cakes taste like they have 10,000 calories in them and you find out they are within normal dietary guidelines....
Do you want to learn how to make a lemon cake? One that has less fat and sugar but still a ton of flavor? If you enjoy tart lemons, this is the recipe for you to try. It is fast to make, bakes within the hour and can be on the table by the time you are finished with dinner. It is a refreshing way...
There is nothing quite like spicy gingerbread cookies. The fresh spices, the heat from the ginger, the woodsy aroma of the cinnamon and the nuttiness from all spice is simply perfect. If you like sweet and savory, you'll always enjoy a nice crisp gingerbread biscuit. If you liked my gingerbread...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
Chocolate Cinnamon Madeira Cake is one of my most requested recipes. It has a lovely milk chocolate flavored icing and is a mild chocolate and spice cake that is reminiscent of fall weather. I love Madeira cakes as they are easy to mix by hand and require no special equipment. I do recommend a...
A Little Background on the Peanut Butter and Jelly Swiss Roll This tutorial is all about learning how to make a peanut butter and jelly swiss roll. I always thought of PB&J as more of a dessert than a sandwich. So one day when I was making a pumpkin roll, I got the bright idea to try new...