Category: baking
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“RASPBERRY LEMONADE” PAVLOVA
The Pavlova is a meringue based dessert with a crisp, crunchy exterior and a soft, airy interior, similar to a giant roasted marshmallow! When baked, the inside also gets gooey! It is named after famed Russian ballerina, Anna Pavlova, and the dish was created to honor her and her visit to Australia and New Zealand…
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BAILEY’S BREAD PUDDING
Do you have some leftover, somewhat stale and dry bread? Do you know what to make with it? Most people opt to add some herbs and make their own homemade breadcrumbs, however, there is a much, much tastier option: Bread Pudding. My recipe for bread pudding takes your boring, dry, old bread and converts it…
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ROSEMARY-SEASALT LEMON SQUARES
A taste of Mediterranean summer in every bite! That’s what you get with this recipe for lemon squares. A savory, yet slightly sweet, shortbread base accompanies the creamy, tart Meyer lemon curd, giving notes and daydreams of summer adventures to come. This dessert may look intimidating to make, but trust me it is not. It…
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S’MORES PIE
One of my favorite activities in the summer months is making s’mores over a nice fire while relaxing with friends and telling stories. Whether young or old, eating s’mores will always bring a smile to a person’s face. The crispy graham crackers, melty chocolate, and gooey marshmallows conduct a happy symphony in the mouth when…
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Puff Pastry Pockets
Puff pastry is one of my favorite ingredients not only to cook with, but also to eat. It is very versatile and it can be baked using savory or sweet ingredients, or a combination of both. Making puff pastry pockets is an excellent way to have delicious snacks handy, and are an even easier to-go…
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Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake
It’s Autumn and the end of the Summer harvest, which means it’s time for colder weather, sweaters, and pumpkin flavored sweets. This takes a classic favorite, Pumpkin Spice, and incorporates it into a sweet, and creamy cheesecake. It’s a dessert that can be served from the early days of September and even included at your…
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Oven Baked Salmon Steaks
Salmon is definitely one of my favorite tasting and versatile fishes to cook. They are filled with good fat and vitamins, and when fried in butter, the skin turns to crispy perfection. Instead of frying the salmon, this variation instead bakes it in foil, sealing in the juices and flavor, thus keeping the meat tender…
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Cherry Gateau Basque
The Gateau Basque is a dessert similar to a tart combined with a pie common in the Basque region of Southwestern France. It is made with either rich custard filling or fruit preserves. The crust itself is delicious and buttery with a resemblance in taste to shortbread. The cherry filling I made for this recipe…
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Enchiladas Verdes
Back when I worked at a Tex-Mex restaurant, I loved making the enchiladas the most, especially the salsa verde ones. They pack so much flavor, it’s unbelievable. The cheesiness of the dish will have you hop in joy. Try yours today. Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes Ingredients: 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts…
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