One of the most popular afternoon sweet treats all over Europe is a simple, thin pancake made primarily of flour, eggs, and milk. It’s commonly filled with jam or Nutella, rolled or folded, and topped with powdered sugar, cream, and fruit. These satisfying sweet delights have different names and slightly different recipes depending on theContinue reading “Czech Palačinky: Simple, Versatile Pancake like a French Crêpe”
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Easy Blueberry Shortcake with Blueberry Glaze & Creamy Custard
Most of us living in the US have eaten strawberry shortcake. It’s a classic summertime dessert. As much as I love strawberries, blueberries are at the top of my list of favorite fruits. So, one day, I thought “why not a blueberry shortcake?” Have you ever thought about blueberry shortcake? Well, here it is! I’mContinue reading “Easy Blueberry Shortcake with Blueberry Glaze & Creamy Custard”
Angel Food Cake: Terrific Light & Sweet, Fat-Free Summer Dessert
It isn’t summer without a light, pillow fluffy, spongy, fat-free, sweet treat that’s great eaten alone or soaked in fruit and topped with cream. I’m referring to angel food cake. This cake creates a simple and versatile dessert base and is light on the hips! Angel Food Cake Origins Angel food cakes are an AmericanContinue reading “Angel Food Cake: Terrific Light & Sweet, Fat-Free Summer Dessert”
Easy Strawberry Shortcake with Strawberry Glaze & Creamy Custard
One of my favorite summertime desserts is a strawberry shortcake. My version consists of repeat layers of light, pillow-y angel food cake covered with a sweet strawberry glaze followed by a creamy, sweet cream cheese custard topping. This tasty, layered dessert is easy to make, perfect for the season, and ideal for social gatherings. StrawberryContinue reading “Easy Strawberry Shortcake with Strawberry Glaze & Creamy Custard”
Italian White Bean Hummus: Fantastic Roasted Garlic Bean Dip
Many of us love hummus. These days, there are so many different varieties and flavors. In fact, chocolate hummus is even a thing, go figure! I have multiple hummus recipes I’ve developed over the years simply because we LOVE hummus and eat it almost daily. Today, I’m excited to share my Italian White Bean HummusContinue reading “Italian White Bean Hummus: Fantastic Roasted Garlic Bean Dip”
Easy Banana Pudding: No-Cook, Egg-Free Most Requested Recipe
Americans LOVE banana pudding! This recipe includes a quick and easy, creamy, no-fuss vanilla pudding layered with store-bought or homemade vanilla wafers, and sliced bananas. It truly is a must have for the summer season. You have all the flavor without the effort! If you can open a can, you can make this easy homemadeContinue reading “Easy Banana Pudding: No-Cook, Egg-Free Most Requested Recipe”
Vanilla (Nilla) Wafers: Fantastic Vanilla, Buttery, Crunchy Cookies
Do you call them Vanilla or Nilla wafers? Nilla is just the shortened version of vanilla and the official name of the Nabisco brand. Vanilla wafers are a simple buttery, vanilla flavored crunchy cookie used primarily in banana pudding. Why buy those heavily processed crunchy cookies from the store when you can make them justContinue reading “Vanilla (Nilla) Wafers: Fantastic Vanilla, Buttery, Crunchy Cookies”
Rugelach: Sugar Cookies with Rich Strawberry and Almond Filling
Rugelach is a traditional Jewish pastry often in the shape of a French croissant made with a yeast dough or cookie dough. It is rolled with a sweet filling to include chocolate, jams, nuts, and much more. These cookies are found in bakeries all over Eastern Europe and in Jewish communities around the world. I’mContinue reading “Rugelach: Sugar Cookies with Rich Strawberry and Almond Filling”
Middle Eastern Pita Bread: Simple 4 Ingredients with Traditional Pockets!
Pita bread varies from country to country, from the Mediterranean to the Middle East. While they all have simple ingredients and are round and flat, some have pockets that hold meat and veggies while others are folded like a taco. My recipe only has 4 ingredients and water. It is designed to create pockets thatContinue reading “Middle Eastern Pita Bread: Simple 4 Ingredients with Traditional Pockets!”
Indian Naan: A Simple, More Traditional Recipe
Try fresh Indian naan, hot off the griddle and slathered with butter and garlic. This flatbread is quite the temptation. Naan only requires a few simple ingredients to create a soft, rich, and chewy bread, perfect for your next meal. Indian Naan…hmm… not that difficult to make Indian naan is reminiscent of a Mexican tortillaContinue reading “Indian Naan: A Simple, More Traditional Recipe”