Have you ever wondered what to do with leftover pie pastry? Since pastry cannot be overworked, rolling and re-rolling your pastry scraps is not really an option if you want to keep it in good shape. So, I say, wonder no more: This is what I learned from my mother, and it’s one of my […]
In the world of recipes, great pastry seems to be one of those things that is hard to come by. Yet, when you do find a great one, it is one of those things that you must keep, treasure, and memorize in order that it might never escape your grasp again. Behind every […]
If there’s anything I’m loving right now, it’s this recipe for simple puff pastry. Puff pastry is one of those things that feels like it should be really hard to make, but to my delight… It’s actually really not. Those beautiful, fluffy pastry layers can be made at home, by you, without too much stress […]
Today I want to teach you guys how to make an easy apple strudel with filo pastry. These little pastries are so, so simple to make and incredibly delicious. Let’s get into it. What is Apple Strudel? Apple strudel is a popular European dessert, usually made with a special dough that gets stretched super thin […]
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The measurement marks on this rolling pin make it easy, with or without the mat, to know how large to roll your fondant to perfectly cover your cakes. The thickness rings are perfect for controlling how evenly you roll your doughs or fondant finishes.
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For tempering chocolate, or for making perfect croissants, danishes, or puff pastries.
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This is my favourite tip to use for piping those thick, beautiful swirls on cupcakes. I also love it for making meringue decorative or making beautiful pavlova.
I love red raspberries, and this raspberry sauce recipe is one of the simplest things to make. Here is a recipe that I find myself always coming back to it for a million and one reasons. It makes a delicious topping for just about any dessert, and it can be tweaked slightly […]
Alright, today is the day I teach you all how to make checkerboard cookies from scratch! They are basically a delicious buttery sugar cookie, made with chocolate and vanilla dough. If you’re looking for something fun, simple, and delicious, this recipe is for you! How I got started making these cookies When my blog was […]
Okay, so before I dive in too deep: These cookies are called “Italian chocolate spice cookies” because I created this recipe after tasting something similar (a fudgy, spicy cookie) alongside a cappuccino at a local Italian cafe. Here’s my disclaimer, however: I’m not Italian. So before we get too excited, I’m going to just tell […]