I love recipes like this. This recipe was given to me by mother who wrote it down from my grandmother (her mother-in-law). It has her abbreviations and no real instructions because, well, everyone just knows how to cook right? I love my mother’s recipe cards. They are stained and bent in places. The ones that […]…
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Celebrate National Pretzel Day! Pretzel’s Past & An Amazing Soft Pretzel Recipe
Did you know that the twists in pretzels are meant to look like arms crossed in prayer? See the resemblance? Twins! According to Folklore, pretzels were created by a monk around 610 in Italy. According to The History of Science and Technology, the monk baked strips of dough that he folded into a shape resembling […]
Coconut Cashew Baklava ~Bittersweet
Towering stacks of gossamer-thin pastry, impossibly crisp and glistening with sticky syrup gleam from within bakery cases across the globe. Though typically full to bursting with crisp walnuts and warm spices, baklava is no stranger to alternative approaches. Considering the fact that it’s been at the mercy of creative bakers for centuries, this well-loved treat […]…
Spiced Apple Pecan Loaf
Originally posted on apuginthekitchen:
3 mini loaves You all know about my passion for animals and that I work with rescue and animal related charities. One of the groups I work with is called PugsquadSOS. We recently had an auction to benefit a small animal rescue group in upstate NY and I donated homemade baked…
Apple Pie Egg Rolls with Salted Caramel Sauce — An Inspired Cook
Way back in 2011 I posted “Dessert Egg Rolls” which became on of my most popular desserts. I hope these apple pie egg rolls will be a big hit too. I made them individually so they are always hot and crisp. Paired with salted caramel sauce to dip or drizzle over top makes them even…
Autumn Cookie Wreath Recipe! — theblondecloset
Hey guys! Over the weekend my mom and I decided to do some baking in preparation for Thanksgiving next weekend(for Canadians). I remember my mom making a cookie wreath when I was kid and loved it, I’ve been meaning to make one myself for a few years now but just never got around to it. […]…
Pumpkin and orange scones — Basil&Co
Don’t you just get sick of waiting for holidays to come around? I mean why do we have to wait an entire year for a Christmas tree? Or for Thanksgiving and the pumpkin pie? It’s just not fair! Well I’m gonna let you in on my little secret how I keep the holiday spirit going […]…
Pumpkin Cookie Butter Truffles — simple cooking recipes
Ingredients For the truffles: 3 ounces (85 grams) cream cheese, at room temperature2 tablespoons powdered sugar1/3 cup (75 grams) pumpkin puree1 3/4 cup (175 grams) Speculoos cookie crumbs (from about 23 cookies)1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/8 teaspoon ground cloves1/8 teaspoon ground allspice For coating: 16 ounces (454 grams) chocolate (any […]…
Brazilian Rice Pudding — A Taste of Brazil
While growing up I was never very fond of rice pudding. I always found it strange to eat sweet rice, for me rice was something that was savory and I never was quite able to stomach sweet rice. When I first came to Brazil in 2005 I was a little bit surprised to see how […]…
Apple Pie Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting by The Picky Gourmet!
I’ve said it once, I will say it again. I am not an expert baker. Baking requires such exact measurements and methods that its basically a science. Cooking is more of an art to me, where you have more freedom to experiment and try new things, and still end up with a great dish. When […]…
Once Upon a Spice 