You probably use olive oil in your kitchen on a regular basis for savory cooking, but it can be a great addition to desserts, as well. Olive oil has a natural fruitiness that is balanced with a bright acidity, so it works particularly well in desserts that include berries or citrus. …
Blood oranges just might be some of the most beautiful citrus fruits out there, with a sweet and colorful flesh that ranges from a hint of red to a deep purple. Blood oranges are always an excellent choice for juicing and look beautiful just sliced into a fruit salad, but that fresh juice …
Guinness beer is a stout that is beloved by beer fans and bakers all over the world. Guinness is the secret ingredient in many chocolate cakes, where it enhances the chocolate flavor and helps to produce a moist, tender cake. This Vanilla Guinness Sheet Cake leaves out the chocolate, …
I have always been a fan of breakfast cereals. There are some that I usually enjoy in a bowl of milk as a way to start the day and other, sweeter cereals that I often snack on later in the day. But I have been known to think outside the bowl and turn …
I never seem to have a shortage of bananas in my kitchen and everyone knows that means I also rarely have a shortage of banana bread. Banana bread is my go-to when I want a coffee-time snack for myself or an easy brunch bake for the weekends. This Sour Cream Banana Bread …
Shamrock shakes are seasonal milkshakes that McDonald’s releases every year around St Patrick’s Day. The green shakes are actually mint flavored – mint and vanilla, not mint chocolate – and are surprisingly refreshing for an indulgent treat, especially if you’re a mint fan to begin with. This Shamrock Shake Cheesecake is inspired by …
Apple crisps are one of my favorite apple desserts. They were popular in my family when I was growing up – even more popular than apple pie – so they really hit that nostalgic comfort-food note for me every time I take a bite. This Cinnamon Oatmeal Apple Crisp definitely tastes like …
Irish soda breads are wonderful loaves that everyone should make at least a few times in their lives. These quick breads require no yeast and are instead leavened only with baking soda. The use of a chemical leavener in this bread means that there is no rising time and minimal …
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