One of the most underrated ingredients in the baking world is almond extract. It has a sweet, aromatic flavor reminiscent of amaretto (yum) and pairs well with apricots, peaches, and vanilla. Almond extract also pair beautifully with cherries; we use it in these cherry pie bars and cherry cobbler, too. A touch of almond extract can turn a simple shortbread cookie into an “omg I need this recipe” …recipe. That being said, this magical little extract is incredibly potent....

I’m sorry for doing this to you. Really, I am. I took chocolate chip cookie dough and combined it with a chocolate chip cookie dough FROSTING. The frosting is egg free and completely safe and necessary to eat. You just found your new favorite way to eat a chocolate chip cookie, I promise. You can literally see how soft they are! I love these soft chocolate chip cookies but as cupcakes....

I originally published this recipe in 2018 and have since added new photos, a video tutorial, and more helpful success tips. If you adore chocolate covered strawberries—biting into rich dark chocolate with a juicy strawberry inside—this cupcake recipe is for you. We’re taking the most chocolatey chocolate cupcake and topping it with soft, fudge-like chocolate ganache. And hidden inside is the sweet surprise of fluffy strawberry buttercream. These are just like my top-rated chocolate cupcakes with vanilla frosting and cream-filled chocolate cupcakes, but with a strawberry twist....

Happy national PIE DAY! Yes, today January 23rd is National Pie Day. Let’s spread it all around. ♥ This past week, I’ve been working with chocolate/cocoa pie dough. It’s not heavy on the chocolate because I found that to be nearly impossible. However, there’s a slight cocoa taste that will surely complement a chocolate ganache filling. Since Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and, well, because the world needs a little more love (and always more chocolate!...

I’m an author, food photographer, baker, and blogger. And as of today, I can add Cheesecake Ambassador to my list of professional titles too. 😉 This chocolate peanut butter cheesecake bars recipe is sponsored by PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, whose products I’ve long admired and trusted in my baking. I’m thrilled to show off their quality cream cheese today and, as always, all opinions are 100% my own. (You know I never steer you wrong!...

Here’s a gorgeous cookie that requires zero decorating skills. I’m always up for that! This recipe is part of my annual holiday cookie countdown called Sally’s Cookie Palooza. Every year since 2013, I work on a handful of new cookie recipes and publish the 10 best ones for readers to enjoy. It’s the biggest, tastiest event of the year on my website! Tell Me About These Cinnamon Brown Sugar Stamped Cookies: Texture: The centers are a little soft, but the edges have a crunchy crumbly texture that you don’t always get with soft-baked cookies....

How Is Punjabi Garama Masala Different From Classic Garam Masala? This recipe for Punjabi Garam Masala is different from the other classic garam masala recipe. It doesn’t contain any chili peppers, and it has more of the aromatics rather than pure heat. Here is a link to a video that shows you how to make the classic garam masala. But the biggest difference is that this one is toasted. If you want my Cooking with Spices video below, you will see that it is possible to use the same spice in a variety of ways, but simply using raw, toasted, toasted in oil, whole, ground, etc....

I made these Coconut Ladoos on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi once when I was pressed for time. They turned out delicious so sharing this easy and yummy recipe with you all. With festive seasons coming up, having such an easy recipe at hand is always a good idea. Another such favorite and easy recipe is the Milk Peda. Be it any occasion - Festivals like Diwali, Navratri, Ganpati Festival, Raksha Bandhan, or a simple craving for sweets, these ladoos are the perfect treat that can be made in no time....

What could be better than beautifully browned chicken cooked with two-thirds of a bottle of wine? Oh I suppose there’s some other good stuff in there – like garlic, cream, mushrooms and pancetta. But it’s the huge glug-after-glug of wine that makes this Coq au Riesling with Pappardelle and Greens meal what it is. And that’s flippin’ fantastic by the way. You can serve it with rice, mashed potatoes, roasties, pasta, or even just a nice wedge of bread....

What Makes Crispy Pork Belly Recipes Amazing? Fast. Are you looking for a quick pork belly recipe? I have you covered. I used my Instant Pot and my Air Fryer to make this, but if you don’t have an Instant Pot, you can use your stove top, and I include instructions for that too.Oven. Similarly, no air fryer? No problem! You can always just broil the finished meat and get a reasonably crispy finish....

Why mess with pie perfection? Years ago, I shared my late grandmother’s pecan pie recipe. Pecan pie isn’t the variety I typically reach for, but it’s a whole other story when grandma’s is around. Her pecan pie boasts a chewy texture underneath a layer of toasty pecans and offers a wonderful sweet-salty balance. The natural flavor of pecans truly shine and I knew using the base of her recipe would be ideal for today’s chocolate rendition....

I made these tomato pesto tarts for Valentine’s day party and they were a huge hit. They were so easy to put together, looked beautiful, and tasted even more delicious!! The individual portioned pesto tomato puff pastry tarts are perfect for a crowd as everyone could grab one, no cutting required, no crumbly mess. If you love tomato and pesto combo try this another crowd favorite recipe - Pesto Cream Cheese and Tomato Bruschetta...

What Makes This Keto Brownies Recipe So Great? Easy. It’s as simple as melt, mix, and bake. Fast. A full-flavored dessert recipe done in under an hour.Keto. Only 2 net carbs per serving. Crave-worthy. Love chocolate, eat these low carb brownies without the guilt. These Five Ingredient Flourless Keto Chocolate Brownies are moist, light, and no one can tell they are baked with something other than sugar, and with no flour....

What Makes These Air Fryer Baked Potatoes So Great? Fast. Done in under 30 minutes.Easy. Simply wash, poke, and season for an easy air fryer recipe.Vegan. Add your favorite Vegan-friendly toppings to make this an easy meal.Gluten-Free. Top with cheese and a dollop of Greek yogurt for a gluten-free side dish.Inexpensive. A great way to stretch a budget.Delicious. Potatoes are the ultimate comfort food. Especially when they have perfectly seasoned crispy skin....

Channeling strawberry shortcake cake with this one! Tell Me About This Fresh Berry Cream Cake Using practically any soft/light cake recipe of your choice, you can create a naked-style cake with three lovely layers of whipped cream and fresh berries. If decorating layer cakes makes you nervous, this cake is FOR YOU; no complicated decorating involved! I chose my vanilla flavored white cake because it’s ultra soft and sponge-like, which pairs beautifully with light whipped cream and summer berries....

A thick Dijon mustard marinade gives these grilled baby potatoes great texture and flavor. Perfect for a summer cookout! My husband, Michael makes these grilled baby potatoes whenever we have people over for a cookout. (READ: they’re easy!) The thick Dijon mustard marinade gives them a crispy texture and bold flavor. The key to grilled potatoes is to fully cook the potatoes before they ever hit the grill. Yes, it does add an extra step but it’s worth it, especially if you’re entertaining....

I love the flavor and ease of cooking chicken wings on the grill. They are truly no fuss, no muss and finger lickin’ good! Classic Buffalo chicken wings are fried but I love the flavor and ease of cooking them on the grill. They are truly no fuss, no muss and finger-lickin’ good! The key is to cook them over a moderate flame so that the fat renders out and the skin gets nice and crispy....

Cheers, Rosa did a peach sorbet and had to give you the credit, for giving me the idea … Nazneen Second, my mouth is watering by looking how great these look! CheersCCU Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ

Before you run away at the thought of beer brownies, let me explain. These Guinness brownies do NOT taste like beer. Guinness stout, with its roast coffee and caramelized flavors, is often paired with chocolate in baking. They’re a natural duo because Guinness not only intensifies chocolate, but adds a malty background. A quick internet search for “Guinness brownies” will spew out a million results. Even still, I wanted to try my hand at this popular dessert because even though brownies seem pretty basic, it’s difficult to maintain a desirable texture when you begin adding all sorts of stuff....

My kids claim they don’t like courgette, mushrooms and onion, but that doesn’t stop them from eating these meatballs with sighs of pleasure. If there’s one thing I love in life, it’s fooling my kids into eating their veg. I don’t know why getting one over on them is so much fun, but now I think about it, I do seem to spend a fair amount of my time either fooling, fibbing or bribing them....