I know of no way to end a perfect Thai meal than with this conventional sweet rice cascading with a healthy fringe of ripe, sweet, juicy mango. Don’t forgot to save a bit of the sweet coconut milk to drizzle over the top of it all…Amazing ending, indeed. Ingredients * 2 cups long-grain white sticky…
Tag: dessert
Mini Pineapple Upside Down Cakes: Cupcakes
I love this recipe not only because I love pineapple upside down cake, but because they provide one individual serving. The perfect anytime treat without tainting the entire gorgeous cake. This is also a time to play with your food. This recipe is for a muffin-like cupcake and are amazing. However, I like to pretty…
The Best Ever No-Bake Cherry Cheesecake
Happy National Cherry Cheesecake Day! This is a lusciously light and delicious no-bake cheesecake made with real cream, cream cheese, and cherry pie filling. Very quick and easy to make and the cinnamon and lemon zest additions are a fine touch! Super for picnics, get-togethers and evenings at home when dessert preparation times are of…
Baked Amish Apple Cinnamon Raisin Oatmeal
Baked oatmeal is a traditional, comforting Amish breakfast casserole served warm or at room temperature with copious amounts of cream or milk. Unlike regular oatmeal; made on the stove-top or microwave which has a porridge-like consistency, baked oatmeal is made in the oven and in many ways is similar to bread pudding. There are never-ending…
CinniBird: 2015’s Most Noteworthy Kitchen Gadgets
No matter how many times we study our bestie barista artfully pour milk into a rich double shot of espresso, we just can’t recreate the foamy graphic as gracefully at home. (It’s a wrist thing, right?). Now this hand-held kitchen gadget is about to erase our latte art envy for good and help us up…
The Best Moist Banana Chocolate Chip Loaf Recipe…Ever!
Today we celebrate National Banana Bread Day! There are as many banana bread recipes as there are plantations in the Americas. However, this is mine with the addition of nibs of chocolate which add a rich, chocolaty depth. This lovely loaf is moist and luscious with a hint of spice to compliment the banana flavor….
Stroopwafels: Crunchy, Buttery, Sugary Dutch Cookie Heaven!
Stroopwafels (Translation: syrup waffles) are thin Dutch waffles with a syrup filling. They were first made in Gouda in the Netherlands, in 1784. Large versions are sold in the streets as a snack. The stiff batter for the waffles is made from flour, butter, brown sugar, yeast, milk, and eggs. Medium sized balls of batter…
Mardi Gras King Cake: Recipe & History
The sweetest tradition of Mardi Gras is the vibrant, multi-colored King Cake. January 6th kicked off the Mardi Gras season for 2015. Staying true to Mardi Gras culinary tradition one must bake and serve this colorful, nut-filled wonder each year. Similar to coffee cake, this ring-shaped confection is as rich in tradition and history, as…
Valentine Mosaic Jello
Today, love is in the air and on your dinner plates 🙂 This week we shared foods that offer amorous aphrodisiac qualities, quotes from romantic greats to provide sweet nothings and lovely ideas to surround your loves with love. Here’s one last minute, sweet, Valentine colored and aesthetically pleasing addition. Ingredients: 1 – 6 oz (big box) of Cherry Jell-O…
Baked Creme Brulee French Toast
If I had a single flower for every time I think about you, I could walk forever in my garden ~Claudia Ghandi Baked, rich, flavorful and full of love—this delectable French toast is a must-have for Valentine breakfast or brunch. Extremely delicious and the best part is that you can have it in the refrigerator…
Once Upon a Spice 