If you're craving a bold twist on your classic dessert favorites, get ready to fall in love with these Spicy Cinnamon + Chili Brownies! This unique brownie recipe combines rich, fudgy chocolate with the warm kick of cinnamon and a spicy surprise from chili powder—creating an unforgettable flavor fusion that’s equal parts sweet, spicy, and irresistible. Whether you're a seasoned spice lover or just looking to jazz up your baking routine, this recipe delivers a mouthwatering experience that sets your taste buds dancing.
Read MoreDive into the deliciously sweet world of French Macaron Baking Adventures, Part 17! Join Lisa Maliga as she unravels the age-old debate: Macaroons vs. Macarons. Which team are you on: macaroon or macaron?
Read MoreMy second cookbook has just been released after months of testing various chocolate cupcake and brownie recipes. It was so much fun baking these sweet treats and learning more cupcake decorating techniques.
Read MoreAs a huge fan of chocolate, I decided to combine that with a dollop of homemade raspberry jam in the center of each macaron. All I had to do in advance was make the jam and the chocolate ganache.
Read MoreIt’s super easy to make this scrumptious fudgy brownie recipe that’s loaded with minty flavor and LOADS of walnuts.
Read MoreYou only need a few ingredients but you should get the best type of chocolate that you find appealing. Follow these simple steps and get the ganache that will fill your favorite French macarons.
Read MoreUntil this year, I never thought I’d write a cookbook. Sure, I’ve shared recipes before, as soap is made in a kitchen. But soap is easier to make than macarons and even a small bar lasts a lot longer than these delicate desserts.
Read MoreBake beautiful and delicious French macarons in your own kitchen. This collection of tried-and-tested recipes allows bakers to create these tasty and colorful confections.
The author details what equipment and ingredients you need, offers numerous helpful tips, resources, and shares more than 30 recipes for you to whip up an array of elegant French delicacies.
Full of inspiring color photos, Baking French Macarons: A Beginner’s Guide, offers everything you need to bake stunning macarons that will impress anyone who tastes them.
Read MoreAs many chefs know, coffee removes strong odors such as onions, garlic, fish, and meat. This is why Espresso Coffee Kitchen Soap is good to have in any kitchen.
So, I'd like to introduce my latest soap crafting eBook. Naturally, I made all the soaps and took photos of them. I was running low on soap. Now, my soap dishes and soap cabinet are full again.
Read MoreThis time when I made my lemon buttercream filling, I didn’t use any cream. I blended room temperature butter with the powdered sugar [a/k/a confectioners’ sugar or icing sugar]. I looked in the fridge and saw that the heavy whipping cream was a day away from expiring. Not wanting to take a chance, I decided to add the lemon curd. I added just the right amount to make it much tarter than in the past.
Read MoreOn Tuesday, I baked my twentieth batch of macarons! Again, I used a natural powdered colorant and the pictures will show you how they turned out.
Read MoreFollow Lisa on her 13th sweet escapade into the colorful world of macaron making! In this fruity installment, she dives deep into raspberry flavor, tackles the quirks of piping perfection, and shares the joys (and slight chaos) of baking these delicate French treats. Whether you're a seasoned macaron artist or just here for the dessert eye-candy, this blog post is a delicious stop on the baking journey.
Read MoreI baked two batches of blueberry macarons last month and achieved different results. This was the first time I used a natural powdered colorant. With this type of color, you’ll need to use a bit more of it if you want a vibrant color.
Read MoreBefore I became a fan of THE WALKING DEAD, I wrote about a character named Arlen J. Stevenson who was the author of zombie fiction. I chose that genre for no particular reason other than the fact that it seemed a little different—edgier—than thrillers or science fiction.
Read MoreAt first, all was great with the meringue. It had the standard stiff peaks and to get that lovely minty color, I added 7 drops of gel food coloring. And that was followed with one drop of pure peppermint essential oil. So it looked and smelled like chocolate mint chip ice cream.
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