In preparation for all of my travel this fall, I’ve reached out to some of my favorite food blogger friends and asked them to share their favorite recipes as guest posts. Today’s guest post is from Jane Bonacci of The Heritage Cook. On her blog, Jane shares both old and new recipes in hopes that culinary
Tips for Better Baking – Peeling Ginger (#50)
Tip for Better Baking #50 – Peeling Ginger The easiest way to peel ginger is with a spoon. Simply use the edge of the spoon to scrape off the peel. It’s like magic! Check out the complete index of Tips for Better Baking or subscribe to my mailing list to receive a baking tip
Halloween Brownies
I’ve always loved Halloween. Growing up, my mom and grandma would team up to make my Halloween costumes by hand. I was never happy with the standard witch or princess and requested oddball costumes such as a drive-in waitress on roller skates, Carmen Miranda, and a flamenco dancer. The Carmen Miranda costume was the most memorable.
Tips for Better Baking – Sifting Ingredients (#49)
Tips for Better Baking #49 – Sifting Ingredients When it comes to sifting ingredients, I have a few tips that help get the best results: Invest in a fine-mesh strainer. It is the best tool for sifting but can be used for many other kitchen tasks as well. As a general rule, I sift ingredients
Pumpkin Oatmeal with Maple Pouring Cream
I eat oatmeal nearly every morning for breakfast. I’ve trained myself into a routine for consistency and health purposes. I open up a packet of plain oatmeal, microwave it with some water, and add just enough brown sugar and cinnamon to make it edible. I eat it quickly while skimming my email and the news
Tips for Better Baking – Chocolate Bars vs. Chocolate Chips (#48)
Tips for Better Baking: Chocolate Bars vs. Chocolate Chips (#47) When baking with chocolate, opt for chocolate sold in bars instead of chocolate chips. Bar chocolate is a higher quality and will produce a better result in your final baked goods. Chocolate chips often contain fats other than cocoa butter and tend to be sweeter, waxier, and
Vegetable and Shrimp Stuffed Avocados from The Heritage Cook
In preparation for all of my travel this fall, I’ve reached out to some of my favorite food blogger friends and asked them to share their favorite recipes as guest posts. Today’s guest post is from Jane Bonacci of The Heritage Cook. On her blog, Jane shares both old and new recipes in hopes that culinary
Tips for Better Baking – European Butter (#47)
When I teach baking classes, I always include a small lecture about my favorite ingredient — high quality European-style butter. Many of my students are unfamiliar with European-style butter and are amazed at the difference when they bake with it for the first time. Here are some of the questions and answers that I usually
Brown Butter Pumpkin Madeleines
I unabashedly love pumpkin. Fall is my favorite time of the year and a major reason is because pumpkin is back in season. While I only drink one or two pumpkin spice lattes per year, I could eat pumpkin muffins, cookies, rolls, cakes, and other baked goods every single day. A few weeks back, I shared my
Tips for Better Baking – Always Taste Pie Filling Before Baking (#46)
Tip for Better Baking #45 When baking pies, make sure to taste the filling before putting the pie in the oven. The flavor of the filling can completely change depending on the quality of the fruit. When you taste the filling, you can add a bit more sugar, another pinch of salt, or a teaspoon of