Posts tagged lisa maliga
Chocolate Coconut Cupcakes Recipe & Video

These decadent chocolate coconut cupcakes feature a rich combination of dark chocolate, Dutch-processed cocoa powder, and organic coconut palm sugar, creating a moist and flavorful base. Topped with a creamy coconut frosting and finished with a sprinkle of shredded coconut, these cupcakes are the perfect indulgence for any coconut chocolate lover.

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Blue Velvet Cupcakes Recipe Tutorial & Video

Get ready for any holiday or happy event with these delectable blue velvet cupcakes topped with yummy cream cheese frosting. Indulge in a festive treat that will leave everyone asking for seconds! These blue velvet cupcakes are a delightful twist on the classic red velvet, offering a rich, moist texture and stunning blue color that’s perfect for any special occasion. Topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting, these cupcakes are a true showstopper. Whether you’re celebrating Easter, a birthday, holiday, or just a fun event, these blue velvet cupcakes with cream cheese frosting will add a touch of elegance and irresistible flavor to the festivities. This recipe is from the book Baking Chocolate Cupcakes and Brownies: A Beginner’s Guide by Lisa Maliga.

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Green Velvet Cupcakes Recipe

Get ready for St. Patrick’s Day with these delectable green cupcakes topped with yummy cream cheese frosting.

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Spicy Cinnamon + Chili Brownies Recipe

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.

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Baking Chocolate Cupcakes and Brownies: A Beginner’s Guide--An Excerpt

My 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.

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Easy Fudgy Mint Walnut Brownie Recipe

It’s super easy to make this scrumptious fudgy brownie recipe that’s loaded with minty flavor and LOADS of walnuts.

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Chocolate Espresso Ganache Filling Recipe

You 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.

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"Baking French Macarons: A Beginner's Guide" Now Available in Paperback

Until 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.

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Baking French Macarons: A Beginner’s Guide - Yes YOU Can Bake French Macarons!!!

Bake 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.

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Vanilla Bean Melt & Pour Soap Recipe ~ FREE eBook!
Kitchen Soap for Chefs: 4 Easy Melt & Pour Soap Recipes ~ The eBook

As 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.

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French Macaron Baking Adventures, Part 15: Lemon Butter Curd Macarons

This 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.

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French Macaron Baking Adventures, Part 14: Decadent Blackberry Macarons

On 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.

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French Macaron Baking Adventures, Part 13: Really Raspberry Macarons

Follow 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.

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French Macaron Baking Adventures, Part 12: Blueberry Macarons

I 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.

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I WANT YOU: Seduction Emails from a Narcissist ~ New Cover & Excerpt

Before 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.

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French Macaron Baking Adventures, Part 8: Lemon Macarons Recipe

Craving a zesty treat? Learn how to bake perfect lemon macarons with this step-by-step recipe. Avoid common mistakes and get tips for achieving those coveted macaron "feet." Plus, discover a time-saving trick and a tangy lemon curd buttercream filling that will make your macarons irresistible!

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