is there a type of cake your mom always made for your birthday when you were growing up? i have a theory that the u.s. is roughly divided between funfetti birthday cake kids and german chocolate birthday cake kids. those always seemed to be the two flavors present at my classmates' elementary school birthday parties. personally, [...]
kaya is a thick, milk-based spread with a fragrant nuttiness that comes from being cooked for a long time over low heat. comprised of coconut milk, sugar, and pandan leaves, the kaya in this cake adds a sweet layer of texture with a subtle coconut flavor. tangy lemon cream cheese buttercream offsets the sweetness of the [...]
my preferred banana ripeness is spotted, brown, and mushy. i like them best when the peel softens to the point of falling off and the fruit tastes almost fermented. people often recommend getting rid of brown bananas by masking them with spices in a quick bread, but i think they deserve to be the star of their [...]
makes twelve servings Although this is a time-consuming cake, the final result is delicious and beyond impressive. Okay, so my cake ended up a little under baked. Substantially under baked. Near raw. BUT!! That does not mean that yours cannot be amazinglythoroughlyundoubtably cooked throughout. When the cake had been in the oven for an hour, I [...]
makes 4 panini What do you think of when you hear "brussels sprouts?" If limp, grayish-green, over boiled mini cabbages come to mind, then your world is about to change. Roasting this universally hated vegetable gives them a kick that will make you buy them by the barrel. This panini was discovered by taking everything [...]
makes one serving of gooey deliciousness Have I said how incredible microwaves are? My friend's mom, who used to work for Julia Child, says that real chefs don't use microwaves. Too bad. This dessert is so good, it's worth not being a "real chef"! You don't have to use a kitchen torch on the top [...]
Made up this recipe and it turned out great! Pink lemonade concentrate adds that tangy flavor (it can be found in the frozen juices aisle in supermarkets). Makes 64 mini cupcakes or 21 regular size ones. Start with your normal cupcake base.. Spice it up with some pink deliciousness.. ..and brace yourself for cupcake [...]
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