I still remember the first time I heard someone mention having a Dutch Baby Bake for brunch. I’d never heard of the dish and was pretty confused. Since learning to make them myself I’ve received many perplexed looks when I announce what’s for breakfast. If you fall into that category of confusion let me explain…
When I was little I would beg my Mom to let me roll the crescent rolls. Needless to say, I was not very good at it but I loved those rolls! Now I wrap them around peaches to make this dessert and it really doesn’t matter how messy the rolling is – they bake up…
First Lady Mamie Eisenhower is most famous to me as the woman who brought pink to American homes. She championed this feminine color and used it in a new era of pink bathrooms, powder rooms, boudoirs, and clothing. But, for all her femininity she wasn’t much on cooking. In a newspaper article from 1955 the…
HomeHomemade ice cream with only 3 ingredients Homemade ice cream with only 3 ingredients Making your own ice cream at home adds an extra special touch to one of life’s basic pleasures. A decadent dessert that can be made at home with only three simple ingredients tastes precisely like the store-bought one. Here you can…
Vin cotto, what is it? Cooked wine is called Vin Cotto. It is a thick, black, delicious paste made in Italy’s countryside. It is prepared by reducing non-fermented grape must to around 20% of its initial volume and caramelizing the sugars in it by slow heating and reduction over several hours. Chicken in red wine…
Bananas provide a creamy richness to our no-bake banana dream cake, which also has crispy cookies and delectable whipped cream. When the weather gets warmer, no-bake dishes like this one are a lifesaver. Whether you’re hosting a party or just want a special dessert for a weeknight, this cake will be a hit. When ovens…
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Recently, I contemplated the merits of a religion based on the worship of fried dough. I am still of the opinion that such a faith would be advantageous to all who believed. And now that I’ve been eating fresh strawberries for over a week, I believe that this religion should also include the worship of…
Most anyone with a sweet tooth has a soft spot for pecan pie. This classic dessert is a real favorite among dessert lovers, and for good reason. It’s sweet and nutty, and always brings back fond memories, so there’s a special place in our hearts for this classic treat. The best pecan pie has a…
Welcome to the delightful world of baking, where simple ingredients come together to create extraordinary treats. In this article, we’ll dive into the delicious realm of 7 Up Pound Cake. This timeless dessert combines the refreshing citrus flavor of 7 Up with the richness of butter and the sweetness of sugar to deliver a cake…
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Ingredients / for 8 people +For 2 loaves: °500g flour °30 cl of barely lukewarm water °10 g fine salt °2 packets of dry baker’s yeast °1/2 teaspoon powdered sugar °1 teaspoon oil *PREPARATION 1In the mixer bowl fitted with the pasta hook, add the water, oil, flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. Knead everything…
