Lemon lovers, this one’s for you! These bright and sunny entrement cakes feature a core of Meyer lemon curd nestled inside a fluffy lemon and vanilla mousse, with a base of crisp and nutty pistachio dacquoise, all enrobed in a beautifully shiny yellow mirror glaze. Lemon and pistachio is a match made for springtime. With a tangy lemon...
Classic buttermilk pancakes made with extra virgin olive oil instead of the typical melted butter. With a hint of lemon zest that plays beautifully with the fruitiness of the olive oil, the result is a unique and utterly delicious twist on a breakfast classic. Weekends are for brunching, and these olive oil pancakes will satisfy your breakfast cravings...
The soft floral notes of honey mingle with sultry vanilla bean in this show-stopping baked custard that’s deceivingly easy to prepare. Honey and vanilla make for a perfect combination in these perfectly petite, and perfectly adorable, pots de crème. The silky smooth texture is achieved by gently baking in a bain-marie or water bath. Part two of my...
Put that sourdough discard to good use and whip up a batch of these fluffy buttermilk pancakes, studded with fresh blueberries and topped with a drizzle of maple syrup. With a flavor somewhere between a classic buttermilk pancake and a slice of French toast (you can thank the sourdough starter for that), these sourdough pancakes are light, fluffy,...
These quick and flavorful shrimp tacos are topped with a tangy mango salsa, contemporary cilantro and a sprinkle of cotija cheese. Excellent for taco Tuesday (or Wednesday… or Thursday…) Our favourite weeknight dinners are quick, contemporary, and flavorful, and these fast & simple shrimp tacos test all of the containers. The chipotle-spiced shrimp prepare dinner in mere minutes,...
Shutterstock.com/ Aleksandar Grozdanovski - - - - Nootropic is a word that you may or may not have heard of. It has been around in some shape or form since 1972 but as it is growing in popularity we are sure that if you haven’t heard of it yet, you soon will, well I guess because of this...
Shuttershock.com/ David Cabrera Navarro - - - - To ghee or not to ghee? The Keto diet has brought valuable information to the public about healthy fats. With an increased demand for healthier products to fit into this lifestyle comes the clarified butter called ghee. The product came from India and has been around since ancient times. Though...
Shutterstock.com/ SIphotography - - - - Low-carb dieting trends have resurfaced again in recent years since the old Atkin’s diet fell out of fashion decades ago. However, new research is showing that low-carb diets are effective compared to high carb diets for weight-loss. Boston Children’s Hospital conducted a study along with Framingham State University, and the findings showed...
- - - - Boiling water is a very basic kitchen skill. Hot water comes handy if you want to wash some store-bought fruits, make some tea, or some other necessary thing. Just get a saucepan on the stove, fill it water and wait for some time, you will soon have boiling water to use. But there are...
- - - - Many herbs are good for more than simply food. They work as herbal remedies for a variety of conditions. Out of all the herbs, here are the easiest and most useful ones to grow in a kitchen window. Basil Basil is a delicious herb. Famous for its use on Margarita pizzas and in pesto,...
