I’m sharing my unique recipe for this creamy, sweet-tart caramel known as Cajeta because my love for you is deep. Not only is this goat’s milk caramel a fantastic way to top your next scoop of ice cream, but it is also completely suitable for eating on its own. Instead of making a “regular” cajeta,…
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Blueberry Ginger Dessert Topping
Spend a little time in the kitchen whipping up this Blueberry Ginger Dessert Topping and you’re set for topping or enhancing your favorite recipes. Whether you decide to spoon it onto your cheesecake, or stir it into your cocktails; this topping is a game-changer. The blueberry juice-based sauce is spiced with coins of fresh ginger…
Streusel Topping with or without Nuts
Here’s a recipe that will amp up anything it’s added to with minimal effort. Streusel Topping is most likely the easiest recipe on this blog. Because it only requires the mixing of a few ingredients, it’s my favorite way to spice up my desserts. A lot of my muffin recipes are topped with streusel topping,…
Crème Anglaise (Warm Vanilla Bean Sauce)
Have you ever wanted to have your ice cream and drink it too? No? Just me? Okay, then. Well, if you ever decide to become a weirdo, like me, you need to get in the kitchen and get this Crème Anglaise recipe working. Crème Anglaise literally translates to “English Cream”. I’m pretty sure it was named…
Salted Vanilla Caramel Sauce for Desserts & More
I looooathe the term “Food Porn”. It’s just so tacky and gross. However, if I had to describe one food as “sensual”, “seductive”, or “illicit”; this Salted Vanilla Caramel Sauce would be it. Just look at it…this…this gooey deliciousness! It’s enough to make you want to eat it with a spoon straight from the jar. Which I have…
Black Forest Cheesecake w/Homemade Cherry Topping
One-hundred-eleven. That’s how hot it was yesterday. There’s no reason for it to be this hot, my friend. I thank God my husband is not deployed to a desert this year. He would be experiencing these highs while wearing a uniform. But, I’m still holed up in my air-conditioned house as much as possible. Summers…
Swiss Meringue
Most people don’t know the stress of Culinary School. I’m saying this as a graduate of Fort Leonard Wood’s Basic Combat Training and a daughter of two Vietnam-era Vets. Culinary School was stress-full. The Classical Pastries course where I learned to make this Swiss meringue recipe was one of the most stressful classes I took….
