This giant baseball made the perfect individual birthday cake for my son’s 1st birthday party. My son dived into the whole cake so I made cupcakes for the guests, decorating them with baseballs and red sprinkles.
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Canned pumpkin works in a pinch but there is nothing like using homemade pumpkin purée! If you end up with more than you can use, freeze it in 1 or 2 cup quantities for future use.
Monday, January 4, 2010
I was lucky enough to find sprinkles that matched the blue and green of the baby shower. So I simply decorated the cupcakes with a thick coating of sprinkles for high impact color.
Monday, January 4, 2010
Naan bread is traditionally baked in a clay oven called a tandoor. Most of us aren’t lucky enough to have a tandoor in our home so this version of naan bread is baked on a BBQ or in a conventional oven. It is a fun family cooking project and learning experience. Leave it plain or top with cheese, garlic, onion or other desired ingredients. Serve it with curries, rice dishes or soups.
Monday, January 4, 2010
One of my criteria when we dine out at Mexican restaurants is the tortillas (corn and flour). In my mind, homemade tortillas are far superior to the mass-produced store versions and they make all of the difference in a dish! Corn tortillas are made out of masa harina which literally means “dough flour” in Spanish. Experiment with different masa flours until you find the flavor that you like best.
Monday, January 4, 2010
When I eat at Mexican restaurants I am always most anxious to sample the tortillas (corn and flour). In my mind, homemade tortillas are far superior to the mass-produced store versions and they make all of the difference in a dish! I have tried many different recipes. After a few successes and many flops, I have stumbled upon the following combination of ingredients. The result: my best flour tortillas to date! (although I will continue my quest to perfect them). They are thin and pliable, yet soft and tenderly chewy.
Monday, January 4, 2010
This rich and cheesy egg dish casserole is one of my family’s favorites. It is almost always a part of our breakfasts and brunches for special occasions (such as Christmas) but it is easy to make for any morning of the year.
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
To match the green décor of my sister’s baby shower I decorated the cupcakes in green. I spelled the baby’s name with letters cut out of green fondant; I made green fondant polk-a-dots; and I made green chocolate baby rattles using chocolate candy molds.
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
This spiderman cake was the perfect dessert for my niece’s Spiderman-themed birthday party!
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
These tropical cupcakes were the perfect dessert for my niece’s Hawaii-themed birthday party!
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
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