Carrot cake is a confectionery conundrum: it seems you either love it, or you hate it. But either way, theres no denying the appeal of this rich dessert throughout history. Food historians tell us that the origins of carrot cake were likely a type of carrot pudding enjoyed during medieval […]
Dessert
Torrone Cubbarda E Minnulata – Sicilian Nougat
Welcome back. Today, we’re going to talk about Sicilian Nougat, or “Torrone” – ” Cubbarda e Minnulata”. This is an Italian dessert that is made with honey, sugar, sesame seeds, toasted almonds and orange or lemon zest. It is a very tasty confection and is quick and easy to make. […]
Foods Not To Eat With Gout – High Purine Foods
Meats are among the top foods not to eat with gout. This is because of the types of proteins they contain actually produce uric acid in the body. Organ meats are among some of the worst. This would include liver, heart, brain, and kidney. Red and game meats are slightly […]
Camping Meals – 4-Day Family Menu Plan
A family camping menu should be: Easy and quick to prepare. Requires only a few ingredients and Those ingredients are easy to store at camp (not prone to spilling, spoiling, space-hogging). Here is our family’s 4-Day Camping menu plan. We have tweaked it over the years and I’m sure you […]
French Ice Cream Sundae Desserts
French ice cream sundaes might include any combination of flavors, sorbets, syrups, nuts and even alcohols. There really is no limit. However, there are some popular combinations that you are quite likely to find on the menu if you visit an ice cream parlor (glacier) in France. These classic sundaes […]
3 Healthy Dessert Ideas to Try Today
When the weather gets hot, frozen desserts like ice cream could be the best refreshing treat. During the summer, so many colorful varieties of fruit and berries are available. So, it could be a great idea to make the most of the fresh flavors of summer with tasty and nutritious […]
The Wonderful Appeal of Cupcakes
Have you ever met someone who didn’t like cupcakes? The answer to that question should be obvious because these sweet treats delight everyone from young to old. Cupcakes are so admired by food lovers all around because they are sweet and delicious, as well as small and personal. There’s nothing […]
Apple Grunt – An Amish Delight
I have been cooking since I was 8 years old. I currently have a recipe database of over 470,000 recipes. I have published over 200 cookbooks in English, Spanish, French, German and Italian and hope to publish at least another 200 cookbooks in 2021. Having been born and raised in […]
Bread Pudding From Humble Origins to Fine Restaurants
As a child growing up I turned my nose up at certain foods I was sure I didn’t like even if I hadn’t tasted them! Foods on my “will not eat” list included peas, coleslaw, broccoli, liver, tomatoes, lamb, mincemeat pie, and bread pudding. A pudding made with bread didn’t […]
Sitaphal Phirni – The Magical Dessert Made Easy
Phirni is a dish which is easy to adore, it’s a jewel of the North Indian cuisine. Phirni is basically a creamy milk based dish, it’s an energy food and is possessed with a high protein value. Rice adds to the nutritional value of the dish. The best part about […]