Have you ever been intimidated by holiday baking because, let’s face it, it’s just a lot of work? I have; and I love baking! (And on top of that, I love making large quantities – which is intimidating on its own)! Sometimes it seems like the intimidation factor in life is enough to keep us […]
Imagine a chocolate chip cookie that always melts in your mouth, even after it has cooled. Imagine chocolate in the cookie that is always soft and gooey, with caramel undertones and a smooth texture. Well, imagine it no more: such a thing exists, and it exists in this delicious homemade fudge cookie recipe. These fudge […]
I have said before that I think the best souvenirs are recipes, and today I’d like to share with you one of those. When I was in Germany, I came to love and look forward to eating lebkuchen every Christmas, and my favourite ones were always either dipped or coated in chocolate. What are lebkuchen? […]
Today I am going to teach you some basic piping techniques, which can be used for just about any (and possibly every) cake you’ll ever make. In this post I’ll outline which are the best basic piping tips and how to use each one. If you’ve ever browsed cake decorating supply stores, you’ll know that […]
This chocolate dipped sugar cookie recipe is one of the simplest, fancy cookie recipes around. I’m a huge fan of the smooth, creamy chocolate dipped base that touches your tongue with every bite. The drizzled tops make them look like fancy truffles or some other chocolate treat! About this recipe I started making cookies like […]
Have you ever had a madeleine before? If not, I highly recommend it. Shaped like little seashells, these adorable, spongey, buttery little cakes are delicious and super simple to make. What are madeleines? Madeleines are of French origin, dating back between the 17th and 19th centuries. The specific origin of the recipe has become something […]
Not a cake person? Can’t have gluten? Love creamy, light, and fruity desserts? Well folks, today is your day: and if it isn’t already, Pavlova is going to be your new favourite dessert. What is Pavlova? Pavlova is a crisp, sweet meringue shell filled with freshly whipped cream and fresh fruit (or in this version, […]
Fall is in the air, pumpkin spice is everywhere, and these cinnamon sugar cookies are just the thing to satisfy that sweet tooth and make your house smell like home! This recipe is a simple spin off of my Classic Sugar Cookies, dipped in cinnamon glaze. They are perfect served with a cup of tea […]
These delicious cranberry croissant danishes are everything I ever dreamed they would be. Made with my own homemade Cranberry Apple Butter and the dough from my Butter Croissant Recipe, these delicious morsels of flaky goodness are all about making an impression. What’s the difference between danish pastry and croissant dough? Very little, actually. Both are […]
I hope you’re wondering what that is; because I’m about to tell you, and you’re about to become very excited. Apple butter baked brie is the name of this magic, and I’m very excited to announce that you can, in fact, make it yourself. About this recipe This baked brie is one of my finest […]
