Cinnamon rolls are so divine that heaven must be filled with them. When I wasn’t eating gluten for a while, I created a gluten-free yeast roll recipe, mainly with the hopes of turning it into an incredibly tasty cinnamon roll. I’m happy to say… mission accomplished. Reality is, how can you go wrong with butter,Continue reading “Gluten-Free Cinnamon Rolls: Just as Ooey, Gooey, & Satisfying”
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Canadian Tourtière: A Christmas Meat Pie Full of Holiday Spices & Herbs
The Canadian Tourtière is a hearty, savory mixed-meat pie full of traditional French herbs and warm holiday spices bound together with mashed potatoes and enveloped in a buttery, flaky double-crust pie crust. What could be more satisfying in both flavor and indulgence during the holidays? Canadian “Tourtière” Meaning The French word tourtière derives from theContinue reading “Canadian Tourtière: A Christmas Meat Pie Full of Holiday Spices & Herbs”
Silky Smooth Coconut Flan: Gluten & Dairy Free- Light & Sweet
A silky smooth, creamy egg custard coconut flan covered in a rich, sweet caramel sauce creates the perfect ending to any meal. This truly is an aesthetically gorgeous dessert. While seemingly complicated, a flan is anything but. The ingredients are few and the preparation and bake are quite simple. It’s gluten and dairy free withContinue reading “Silky Smooth Coconut Flan: Gluten & Dairy Free- Light & Sweet”
Traditional Polish Bagels: 4 Simple Ingredients, Twists, & Baked 2 Ways
The New York style bagel is what many Americans think of as a bagel. It’s round and thick with a small hole in the center perfect to split and add desirable toppings. However, these types of bagels originated in Jewish communities in Poland. We can thank Jewish bakers that immigrated to the US in theContinue reading “Traditional Polish Bagels: 4 Simple Ingredients, Twists, & Baked 2 Ways”
Spinach Tortillas: Great for Mexican Dishes, Sandwiches, and Dips
While simple flour tortillas are a great go-to for traditional Mexican dishes, wraps, and pinwheels, spinach tortillas take the color and flavor to a whole new level. My beautiful, dark green-laced spinach tortillas elevate the flavor of any flour tortilla-based dish. Can you imagine these pretty green tortillas in pinwheels as an appetizer for theContinue reading “Spinach Tortillas: Great for Mexican Dishes, Sandwiches, and Dips”
Strawberry Kiwi Sugar Cookie Pizza: Sensational Sweet Summer Dessert
Another one of my favorite summertime desserts is a large, pizza-size, baked sugar cookie covered with a layer of sweet cream cheese and topped with a strawberry glaze mixed with sliced strawberries and kiwi. Herein lies my strawberry kiwi sugar cookie pizza. Fruit with cookies and cream… yes, please! My Dessert Pizza Memories Fruit pizzasContinue reading “Strawberry Kiwi Sugar Cookie Pizza: Sensational Sweet Summer Dessert”
Czech Palačinky: Simple, Versatile Pancake like a French Crêpe
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”
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!”
British Hot Cross Buns: Warm Spices and Plump Fruit with a Sweet Glaze
Hot Cross Buns are comprised of an enriched, yeast dough flavored with warm, holiday spices, dotted with plump, dried fruit, topped with a sweet cross made of dough, and brushed with a warm, sweet glaze. While traditionally eaten at Easter and Christmas, Hot Cross Buns are enjoyed all year. These buns are full of legends,Continue reading “British Hot Cross Buns: Warm Spices and Plump Fruit with a Sweet Glaze”