This Apple Filling is great for using in cakes, over pancakes, and in pastries. If you’d like it more syrupy for pancakes, you can use the smaller amount of cornstarch and if you’d like it thicker for cake filling, just use the higher amount of cornstarch. Easy peezy. Apple Filling 4 honeycrisp apples, peeled and […]
Apple Drizzle Frosting is a handy recipe t have on hand for apple treats. I mean, why not make an apple dessert even more apple-y? Apple Drizzle Frosting 2 cups powdered sugar 4 tablespoons apple juice Stir ingredients together in a medium-sized bowl until smooth.
Sugared Pecans are a lovely treat. All you need is a little time. Sugared Pecans Preheat oven to 250°F. 2 egg whites 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup white sugar 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Dash of freshly ground nutmeg 3 cups pecans Beat egg whites with a hand mixer until frothy. After […]
Cinnamon & Coconut Crunch Streusel is oh-so yummy and the perfect topping for so many baked goods. And let’s not forget you can make homemade Hostess Crunch Donettes with it. Cinnamon & Coconut Crunch Streusel Streusel can be made up to a few days in advance. Just store in an airtight container or freeze until […]
This basic vanilla doughnut glaze is handy for many baked goods. The flavors can be changed to any extract you would like to use… almond, maple, lemon. Doughnut Glaze 2 cups powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or another flavor) 4 tablespoons water Whisk all the ingredients together until they become a smooth glaze. Dip […]
This dreamy Maple Cream Cheese Frosting is perfect for all your fall favorites. Cinnamon rolls, scones, cakes, cupcakes, or doughnuts? She’s got ya covered – literally. Maple Cream Cheese Frosting 6 ounces cream cheese, softened 2 ounces unsalted butter, softened 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 pounds powdered sugar 1/4 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoons […]
This Four-Berry Sauce doubles as pastry or doughnut filling, pie filling, and the leftovers can be placed in a jar and refrigerated as preserves. Aren’t they just beautiful? Four-Berry Sauce 4 cups fresh or frozen berries, one kind or mixed 1-2 cups sugar 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup bourbon (optional for drunken berry […]
These Pumpkin Muffins are the perfect way to welcome fall. And you won’t believe this perfect cinnamon streusel topping which can be used for so many things. Pumpkin Muffins With Cinnamon Streusel Makes 24 regular-sized muffins or 12 large muffins. Preheat oven to 350°F. Cinnamon Streusel 1 1/4 cup flour 2/3 cup sugar 1 tabespoon […]
Oatmeal Cookies are as classic as after-school specials. Let’s go old school! It’s all about the molasses, baby. Oatmeal Cookies Makes 12 large cookies or 24 small cookies. Preheat oven to 350°F. 1 cup unsalted butter 1 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup white sugar 2 eggs 2 tablespoons molasses 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 […]
Sweet Cream Cheese Filling is a heavenly addition to sweet baked treats. You can add it to the middle of muffins and danish or place a layer of it in the middle of your favorite lemon bars. Sweet Cream Cheese Filling 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature 1/2 – 1 cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon […]
How to Make Real Chocolate Frosting This dreamy chocolate frosting is perfect for cakes, cupcakes, brownies, and doughnuts. How to Make Real Chocolate Frosting 4 ounces unsalted butter, melted 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips or up to 72% high-quality chocolate, chopped 1/4 cup hot water 1 teaspoon vanilla 3/4 teaspoon sea salt 1 pound powdered […]
How to Make Royal Icing. Learn how to make royal icing so you can place your decorated cookies in cute little bags & boxes. Watch this video for some great tips… pun intended. Royal Icing 1 pound powdered sugar 3 tablespoons meringue powder or egg white powder 6 tablespoons warm water 1 tablespoon almond extract […]
Don’t buy that container of sauce cuz I’m happy to show you how to make strawberry glaze homemade. You can make your own from scratch – no jams or jello mixes are needed! How to Make Strawberry Glaze 1 pound strawberries, rinsed, stemmed & cored, and cut into slices 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 3/4 […]
Learn how to make streusel for muffins, coffee cakes, pastries, and more! Cuz, you know, it’s never optional. Basic Streusel 1/2 cup or one stick unsalted butter, cold (cut into small pieces) 1 1/2 cup flour 2/3 cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 egg Place all ingredients except for the egg into the food […]
Stone Fruit & Berry Salad With Ginger Grapefruit Vinaigrette will be your new favorite. Comforting nectarines and plums paired with blackberries and blueberries are topped with a sweet & sassy grapefruit dressing to create this edible art. Stone Fruit & Berry Salad With Ginger Grapefruit Vinaigrette 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil Zest and 3/4 […]
I heard you wanted to decorate your own Christmas cookies this year so here’s my list of Cookie Decorating Essentials! KitchenAid Tilt-Head Stand Mixer Half Sheet Pans Half Sheet Parchment Paper Baking Sheets LorAnn Almond Bakery Emulsion Meringue Powder or Unflavored Egg White Powder Canvas Decorating Bags Stainless Steel Round Tips Standard Plastic […]
Just sharing a sweet idea with you because it’s almost Christmas and because I can’t wait and because, well, cozy. Christmas Beverage Cart Beverage carts & coffee trays all the rage. Cocoa, coffee, juice bars, and cocktails. So much fun for guests to gather around. And everyone feels more comfortable hiding behind a mug while […]
I discovered the easy way to make sturdy cake pops. I tried. I did. I tried more than once, but I struggled every single time I made cake pops to have them turn out looking mediocre at best. And, at worst? Well, it wasn’t just the cake pops falling apart. I would fall apart too. […]
Some top their homemade pumpkin pie in Cool Whip. Some prefer theirs with real whoop cream. No matter which team you’re on, you can never go wrong with this Thanksgiving classic. Homemade Pumpkin Pie Preheat oven to 375°F. 1/2 recipe of homemade pie crust 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 […]
Chocolate Pizzelle Italian Waffle Cookies are fun to make and the prettiest little things you’ve ever seen. Nevermind the hours of cookie decorating when you can just bake the pretty right into your cookie in less than two minutes. Fill with frosting and lace with edible gold flakes and you have a magical treat everyone […]
Mrs. Deanna did it… with the pastry cutter… in the kitchen. Her crime? Pumpkin Scones With Maple Frosting. How to Make Scones Scone dough, just like pie crust dough, doesn’t like to be played with after the wet ingredients are added. Just mix the wet & dry ingredients until they can be formed into scones. […]
Skeleton Gingerbread Boys are an adorable Halloween twist on the classic gingerbread boy… or as our family likes to call them, gingies. Don’t worry. They’re boneless. Makes about 12 three-inch gingies. Skeleton Gingerbread Boys Preheat oven to 350°F. 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 3/4 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 1/2 teaspoon salt […]
France and Italy come together to create this dreamy, creamy Almond Tiramisu French Toast. Almond Tiramisu French Toast 1 recipe Almond syrup (make ahead, recipe below) 1/4 cup hot water 2 tablespoons instant coffee 8 eggs 1 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream, divided 2 tablespoons almond extract, divided 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 4-6 tablespoons butter 8 slices […]
Some things are completely unnecessary, you know, like French Toast Cubes With Cream Cheese Filling & Triple Berry Sauce. Yet, they are glorious and scrumptious so we simply must splurge. French Toast Cubes With Cream Cheese Filling & Triple Berry Sauce Triple Berry Sauce 4 cups mixed fresh berries 2 cups sugar Juice from 1/2 fresh […]
Homemade Dutch Speculaaskruiden Spice Mix is perfect to have on hand during the holiday season. Dutch Speculaaskruiden Spice Mix 8 tablespoons ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons ground cloves 2 tablespoons ground mace 1 tablespoon ground ginger 2 teaspoons ground cardamom 1 tablespoon ground coriander 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg 2 teaspoons ground anise seed 1 tablespoon ground […]
Dutch Gevulde Speculaas Bars are a sassy spicy cookie filled with tender almond paste. Perfect for the holidays or, you know, when you want to escape to Holland for the afternoon. Note: The speculaas dough needs to be refrigerated for 12-24 hours. The longer the better (that’s what she said) so be sure to fit the extra […]
How to Make Cream Cheese Frosting One classic flavor which can be used on many desserts. This recipe is dependable and can be used for cakes, cupcakes, cinnamon rolls, so many other treats. How to Make Cream Cheese Frosting 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 8 ounces unsalted butter, softened 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt 2 […]
When life hands you a broken candy cane… or two, don’t be crushed, make candy cane ice cream. Candy Cane Ice Cream Makes about 2 gallons of ice cream. 3 cups sugar 1 teaspoon salt 4 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream 4 1/2 cups half & half or milk 1 tablespoon peppermint extract 10-pound bag […]
This Teenie Weenie Caramel Apple Martinis recipe will be a big hit! They’re so much fun with a decorative touch at a Halloween party. Caramel Apple Martinis Homemade Salted Caramel Sauce 1 cup unsalted butter 2 cups brown sugar, packed 1 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Melt butter over […]
Old-Fashioned Gingerbread Cake With Apple Brandy Whipped Cream is the perfect fall treat. A moist, dark cake with a delightful, light whipped topping. Old-Fashioned Gingerbread Cake 2 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 tablespoon ground ginger 1 tsp ground cloves 2 tsp ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon […]
Zucchini Brownies. It is just a matter of time before you are a part of the zucchini war. Every gardener in America is up to no good right now. Oh, they look sweet; but, their shenanigans include hiding zucchini on doorsteps, in cars, in mailboxes, and so on. Don’t worry. I’ve got your back. These […]
These homemade ice cream sandwiches can be made the day before a gathering and they make the most impressive, yet simple, delightfulistic summer treat. Vanilla Ice Cream 1 1/4 cups sugar 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 2 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream 2 cups milk 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract (or, […]
Because homemade is always best, we present thee with homemade almond paste. It’s a necessary ingredient for many Scandinavian and Dutch dessert recipes. Homemade Almond Paste Makes about 12 ounces. 1 pound slivered almonds 1 cup powdered sugar 1 egg white 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 1 tablespoon almond extract Place almonds in a food processor and […]
Almond Crescent Cookies Almond Crescent Cookies 4 egg whites 18 ounces almond flour 18 ounces powdered sugar 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1 12-ounce bag semi-sweet chocolate chips Beat eggs well in a mixing bowl. Add almond flour and powdered sugar. Mix well. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. When the dough has chilled and you […]
Caramel-Filled Stroopwafels are fun to make and to eat. A perfect small fall-ish treat to go with coffee with friends… especially Dutch friends. Caramel-Filled Stroopwafels Makes 10 stroopwafels. Stroopwafels 1/4 cup lukewarm milk 1 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled to room temp (or under 105°F) 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 cups flour 4 […]
Banana Cream Pie. Delightful vanilla pudding topped with fresh bananas. It’s a classic and you don’t need a box to make it. Banana Cream Pie Vanilla Pudding Makes about 4 one-cup servings. 1 cup sugar 1/3 cup cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 cups half and half or milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or vanilla paste […]
Snowball Cookies are always a holiday hit. Sometimes the simplest recipes are the best crowd-pleasers. Snowball Cookies Makes about 2 1/2 dozen cookies. Preheat oven to 350°F. 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup sugar 2 cups flour 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup pecans, chopped fine Additional powdered sugar (for coating) Combine […]
Homemade Crunch Doughnuts. These little circles of joy will be the hit at your next family breakfast. The crunch streusel coating is heavenly. Thanks to the glaze under the streusel, they’ll also last when placed in an airtight container and even longer if frozen. Crunch Doughnuts Makes about 12 cake doughnuts and 12 doughnut holes. […]
The Norwegian Wedding Cake is such a special tradition for anyone Scandinavian. I remember them sitting upon many glorious catered tables of food for all types of celebrations. Norwegian Wedding Cake 4 egg whites 18 ounces almond flour 18 ounces powdered sugar 1/2 teaspoon sea salt Beat eggs well in a mixing bowl. Add almond […]
Some of my best childhood memories are of warm sour cream coffeecake. My parents would take us to a restaurant that offered cornbread muffins with whipped honey butter or sour cream coffee cake choice with breakfast. I could never decide which one I loved best. Some of my best adult moments are being able to make […]
This Northwest Salad is a crowd-pleaser. Sweet pecans, lovely spring lettuce, and berries galore topped with lemon dressing. It’s dressed to impress! Northwest Salad 5-6 ounces spring lettuce 1 cup fresh blackberries (use 1/2 cup of blackberries, raspberries, & strawberries for Paleo or Keto option) 1 cup fresh blueberries, stemmed (leave off salad for Paleo or […]
My years spent sleeping on bakery shelves before grade school are paying off for you once again. Today, I share with you the Almond Coffeecake. Almond Coffeecake 5 teaspoons yeast 1/2 cup lukewarm water (110°F or lower) 1/2 cup sugar 3/4 cup instant mashed potatoes stirred together with 3/4 cup lukewarm water 1/4 cup shortening […]
Hot Cross Buns have risen and are here just in time for Easter. Glory! Glory! Hot Cross Buns Makes about 24 buns. 5 teaspoons yeast 1/2 cup lukewarm water (110F or lower) 1/2 cup sugar 3/4 cup instant mashed potatoes stirred together with 3/4 cup lukewarm water 1/4 cup shortening or unsalted butter 2 eggs […]
Lemon Thumbprint Cookies boast the comfort of a cookie with a refreshing lemon filling. Lemon Thumbprint Cookies Thumbprint Cookies Makes about 2 dozen cookies. Preheat oven to 350°F. 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 1/4 cup of sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups flour 1/8 cup poppy seeds 1/4 cup shredded […]
Once you have a great basic pie crust recipe, instead of a nightmare, pie becomes something one dreams about. Well, wait no longer. I got you. It’s easy and once you read through the tips, you’ll have a lovely, flaky crust every time. Here are some pies you can make using this crust recipe. Tips […]
Here’s how to make a swiss roll cake with giraffe spots. I’m gonna stick my neck out and guess that you’ve seen Animal Adventure Park’s live video giraffe cam of April the giraffe awaiting the birth of her mini-me. If you love giraffe’s as much as I do, you cannot wait for baby; so, while we […]
Learn here how to make scones. How to Make Scones Scone dough, just like pie crust dough, doesn’t like to be played with after the wet ingredients are added. Just mix the wet & dry ingredients until they can be formed into scones. If you over-mix, you’ll get rubbery scones. Always use cold butter and […]
The pavlova is as fun to say as it is to make. You see, making a pavlova is an event. It is not difficult if you follow instructions well; but, like all good things in life, it does take some time. No drama, baby, just patience. Preheat oven to 250°F. Pavlova 6 egg whites 1 teaspoon […]
Surprise your favorite fan with their very own This Is Us Birthday Banana Muffin with Twinkie Frosting. You must… because, well, all da feelz! I don’t know how it happened. I decided to check it out but was full of doubt. I turned on the TV, watched the first episode, and I’ll be darned if, as a […]
Because I had to try out the dicing attachment on my food processor because the Honeycrisp apples were staring at me in the store, because I buy cinnamon in bulk and own way too many canning jars, maybe it is time to introduce you to apple crumbles. Apple Crumbles 8 large Honeycrisp apples, peeled, cored, […]
