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Guide to Types of Sugar

Everything you need to know about all the different types of sugar used in baking and cooking to help you understand which sugar is best for your specific needs! This is a comprehensive guide with...

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Homemade Scallion Pancakes (foolproof recipe)

Having grown up eating roti canai, I find scallion pancakes to be just as delicious and delightful! Incredibly flaky, crispy, light and layered, these savory and flavor-packed laminated pancakes are...

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Banana Layer Cake with Brown Butter Cream Cheese Frosting

There’s something just so comforting about a super soft, moist, perfectly sweet banana layer cake. But what makes this cake even more special is the complex and flavorful brown butter cream cheese...

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Authentic Mutton Curry (Lamb Curry Recipe)

A flavor packed, authentic, comforting and easy mutton curry recipe. This is a long-standing family recipe of mine that I’m sharing with you in all its glory! It’ll soon be your family favorite too....

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Baking 101 : Baking Soda vs Baking Powder (Chemical Leaveners)

One of the most fundamental aspects of baking is that of chemical leaveners. Specifically, baking soda and baking powder. In this post, I break down everything you need to know about baking soda vs...

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Baking 101 : Dutch Process vs Natural Cocoa powder

Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of Dutch process cocoa powder and regular / natural cocoa powder. Learn the difference between Natural vs Dutch process cocoa powder, their composition, colors and...

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Sri Lankan Cauliflower Curry

This Cauliflower Curry is a mild, creamy, and delicious curry that is sure to be a family favorite! A vegan curry that will pair well with any other type of curry, and can be enjoyed with rice or flat...

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Types of Custard – A Comprehensive Guide

This article is all about the types of custard in the culinary world! Learn the basics of custards and all the variations you can make with this versatile sauce. A comprehensive guide to all the types...

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Easy Authentic Churros (Step by Step Recipe)

Authentic churros are usually super simple to make. In this post, I test different recipes for churros to find out if complicating the recipe is worth the trouble. The best churros can be made with the...

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Easy Dulce De Leche

Making easy dulce de leche is just that – super easy! All you need is a can of condensed milk and a big pot of water! It couldn’t be easier. Here I share the easiest way to make dulce de leche, and the...

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The Best Vanilla Crème Anglaise

Vanilla Crème Anglaise is a simple yet luxurious custard sauce that is delicious on its own. But this easy pouring custard is so versatile that it elevates so many other desserts when paired with them!...

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Creamy Chocolate Cremeux (Foolproof Recipe)

Creamy chocolate cremeux that is silky smooth, rich, delicious, and super easy to make? I got you covered! How to make a creamy and luscious chocolate cremeux that you can use as a base for many other...

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Bavarian Cream Recipe (Crème Bavarois)

Bavarian cream, also known as crème bavarois or just simply bavarois is a simple but delicious dessert made with crème anglaise. In this post, you’ll learn how to make bavarian cream with...

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How To Make Roasted Garlic (Comprehensive Recipe)

Roasted garlic is by far my favorite way to prepare garlic. It’s such a simple way to make garlic taste even better! And what I love even more is that I add roasted garlic into so many different things...

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Crème Chiboust (Chiboust Cream Recipe)

Creme chiboust is a custard-based recipe that I’m sharing as part of my custard series. This light and airy filling is also called St. Honoré Cream since it’s used to make the classic dessert – St...

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Homemade Dog Cake (Dog Meatloaf Cake)

A homemade dog cake for your fur baby’s birthday is one of the best ways to show them how special they are to you! Layers of delicious beef meatloaf with a sweet potato and cream cheese “frosting”,...

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Ribbon Sandwiches (Rainbow Sandwiches)

Ribbon sandwiches were a quintessential part of parties and gatherings when I was growing up. These little tea sandwiches are so pretty and so delicious, and colorful like a rainbow! The prettiest...

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Classic Creme Mousseline (Authentic Recipe)

This Creme Mousseline (Mousseline Cream) recipe is the very last installment of my custard recipe series! Mousseline cream is a delicious and rich cream that is made with thick pastry cream, lightened...

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Easy Praline Paste Recipe (Almond or Hazelnut Praline)

The most delicious, easy praline paste recipe that will give you perfect results, every single time! A super adaptable recipe because you can make this with hazelnuts for a hazelnut praline paste, OR...

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The Best Lemon Syrup Recipe

This lemon syrup is one you’ll be making, not just in summer, but all year long! It’s perfect to make lemonades, lemon soda, or to substitute for simple syrup in cocktails. Very tart and sweet, and...

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