This tart lends itself to adaptation. Try nectarines, blackberries, plums, or peaches instead of strawberries. Just make sure the fruit is delicious! You could also use grappa or vin santo in place of the rum.
This morning, I came downstairs yawning, and grabbed the bag of Lucky Charms. I plopped down in a chair in the livingroom, munching on the stale marshmallows and guffawing at Spongebob. And then as I was picking at my Hello Kitty bandaid on my stab wound, I suddenly had a revelation.
Sorry, is this freaking you out? Too much for your brain to handle? Allow me to break it down for you. Two layers of devil's food cake sandwiched together with minty cream cheese frosting and crushed mint Oreos, smothered in more mint frosting and covered in cake balls and mint Oreos.
Salted Popcorn Caramel Macarons When Annie and I knew for sure we'd be getting together, the first thing I thought about baking was macarons. Until making them with her, I had been far too intimidated to make them on my own.
I love it when I'm asked to make birthday cakes for friends. I'll take any excuse to bake a cake, and it makes me feel special knowing that they trust me enough to make a special treat for them. I made this cake for one of my neighbors.
This is just plain fun!! It's a little something of everything I adore... cheesecake, Oreo crust, white chocolate, and sprinkles! But here's the skinny: (Please note, that will be the only time I will use the word 'skinny' in reference to this recipe) My husband keeps telling me that the Oreo crust is too much!
Raspberry Rosé Wine Cupcakes Directions First, prepare cupcakes. Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter muffin pan or line with paper liners. In bowl of stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment, or in bowl with hand-held mixer, beat butter and sugar together on medium high speed until light and creamy, about 3 minutes.
When I moved to Seattle, one of the things that struck me the most is how many amazing cheese and ice cream makers there are in the area and how much of their products are featured in restaurants across the city. Dairy is abundant in Washington and when you drive around you see why.
For the last four years, M and I have planned the same summer getaway to Ogunquit, Maine. It's our road trip that takes us to a place of beach relaxation and good food opportunities. It ranges from fishermen who cook up their morning haul in tiny takeout places to creative chefs pursuing serious cuisine.
Step 1 Preheat oven to 200°C. Arrange bananas, cut-side down, over the base of a square 24cm (base measurement) ovenproof dish. Step 2 Kid's task: Combine the sugar, apple juice and melted butter in a jug and pour evenly over the bananas.