Regardless of the season, there’s always a good time for a light and sweet, vanilla sponge cake soaked in three different milks, covered in a cloud of sweetened whipped cream and topped with the season’s spices or fruit. I’m talking about the traditional Latin American Tres Leches Cake. This moist, luxurious, and dreamy tasting cakeContinue reading “Delectable Tres Leches Cake: Luxurious Milk Soaked Vanilla Sponge”
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Colombian Pandebono Cheese Bread: Gluten Free Salty Goodness in 30!
¡Buenos días! Are you ready for a super easy and simple dinner roll to serve with your meal tonight? This homemade traditional Colombian Pandebono gluten-free cheese bread can be made from start to finish in 30 minutes! This unique take on a dinner roll might surprise you. Most of the ingredients in this roll areContinue reading “Colombian Pandebono Cheese Bread: Gluten Free Salty Goodness in 30!”
Mexican Conchas: Rich, Buttery Brioche Topped with Cookies- What!
¡Buenos días! Picture this… a large, enriched, yeast-based sweet roll made with butter, sugar, and eggs topped with a buttery and sweet, vanilla, chocolate, or spiced cookie baked into the dough. Who can say no to that?! A French brioche dough and a cookie ALL IN ONE! Yes, please! This post is all about MexicanContinue reading “Mexican Conchas: Rich, Buttery Brioche Topped with Cookies- What!”
How to Make Gluten-Free Italian Ladyfingers
Buongiorno! Trifle desserts like the Italian Tiramisu are such dessert favorites around the world. Unfortunately, not all of us can enjoy those light, airy, sweet cookies that are traditional in those desserts. Whether you are a gluten-free eater or not, these homemade gluten-free ladyfingers will hit the spot! They really are a great snack andContinue reading “How to Make Gluten-Free Italian Ladyfingers”
How to Make Italian Ladyfingers: Superb Sponge for ANY Dessert Trifle!
In my quest for baking traditional dishes from around the world, I’ve always been intrigued with the baked portion of a Tiramisu… the ladyfingers. Tiramisu is not a baked dish unless you make your own ladyfingers. A good traditional ladyfinger recipe in your repertoire is good to have. These light and airy cookies would makeContinue reading “How to Make Italian Ladyfingers: Superb Sponge for ANY Dessert Trifle!”
Unique Italian Tiramisu with a Twist: Tempting Strawberries & Chocolate
Buongiorno! It’s near the end of the workday and you’re exhausted! If only you had a little pick-me-up to get you through. Well, grazie agli italiani, our droopy-eyed afternoons are over. Tiramisu just might be the pick-me-up you need! Consider this… strawberry soaked, light, and airy sweet cookies covered with a Mascarpone egg custard andContinue reading “Unique Italian Tiramisu with a Twist: Tempting Strawberries & Chocolate”
How to Make Granola Bars: Chocolate Chip Cashew & Almond Strawberry
You’re running out the door for work, school, a workout, a hiking or camping trip, or to check off errands on your daily to-do list. As you’re rushing around the house to leave, you realize your stomach is growling. Ugh, there’s no time to eat! No need to stress over something you can solve inContinue reading “How to Make Granola Bars: Chocolate Chip Cashew & Almond Strawberry”
How to Make Nut Butter: 3 Nuts & 3 Recipes
Sometimes we need a little extra bulk in our diet to give us that bit of energy to push through our day. A spoonful of nut butter, particularly if it’s extra special, will do just that. All you need is a spoon! Why not try these easy nut butter recipes? They are my favorite nutContinue reading “How to Make Nut Butter: 3 Nuts & 3 Recipes”
Australian & New Zealand Pavlova: The PERFECT Dessert
Aside from ice cream, I can’t imagine a more perfect summertime dessert than a Pavlova. It’s cool, fresh, light, and sweet…the Down Under version of a traditional American strawberry shortcake. The primary difference is in the cake. If looking for a new refreshing treat, you can’t go wrong with this Australian and New Zealand PavlovaContinue reading “Australian & New Zealand Pavlova: The PERFECT Dessert”
Authentic French Macarons 3 Ways: Simple, Elegant, & Indulgent
France is a country with many iconic symbols. We all recognize la Tour Eiffel, l’Arc de Triomphe, et les Champs-Elysees. For us francophiles, we appreciate la Marianne (the personification of France), and le Coq (the courageous and combative sport rooster). And who doesn’t know about les baguettes et les croissants! In the early 20th century,Continue reading “Authentic French Macarons 3 Ways: Simple, Elegant, & Indulgent”