Makes 8 servings Chef’s Note: Orange-blossom water, generally available from health food stores and wholesalers, adds a fragrant touch to the delicious syrup. Orange-blossom water is distilled using bitter orange flowers and is commonly used in beverages, confections, and baked goods.
Makes one 9×13-inch pan
Makes one 9×13-inch pan Brownies Topping
Makes 10 scones Serve these savory scones with fruit jam for a sweet and salty brunch. For something a little more decadent, halve a warmed scone and top it with a runny fried egg.
High-ratio cakes have a higher quantity of sugar than some other cakes, which makes them exceptionally moist and tender, and gives them a slightly longer shelf life. Their unique mixing method is simple and leaves you with a cake that’s perfect for kids’ birthday cakes or your next pot-luck. Makes […]
Makes 24 cookies Cookie Dough Cookie Filling
Makes about 2 cups
The key to making perfect ice cream (with or without a recipe!) comes down to an understanding of the primary ingredients and what purpose they serve. The basic ingredients for ice cream are milk, cream, sugar, flavorings, and sometimes eggs. There are two basic types of ice cream. Custard ice […]
For candy makers, one of the most important characteristics of sugar is that it tends to crystallize easily. If you are making pralines or fudge, crystallization at the proper time is the desired result. When you are cooking caramels or brittle, crystallization is the enemy. Controlling the crystallization of sugar […]
Makes 2 cups Lavender syrup adds a floral note to anything you can think to add it to, including lemonade, iced tea, or especially a tasty gin cocktail. Use the syrup to soak cake layers or to sweeten a fruit sorbet. Look for culinary-grade lavender at specialty markets or online. […]
If you’re a kid, these memories will be fresh (could it have even been yesterday!?). If you’re an adult, the heartbreak never fades. You’re walking through a grocery store, and you turn the corner. You come face to face with Cadbury Cream Eggs and sparkly marshmallow Peeps. Your eyes widen, […]
Caramel-coated popcorn, or a popcorn-nut mixture, is a simple-to-make, delicious treat involving little more than caramelizing sugar, adding flavorings, and stirring together with the popcorn mixture. Although caramel corn is often enjoyed almost immediately, it can be stored for longer periods when it is wrapped to protect it from humidity […]