What is the difference between gumpaste and fondant? Fondant is used to cover a cake. We prefer fondant to be nice and soft so we can mold it around the cake with ease as well as it’s soft on the pallet to eat.Gum paste unlike fondant is similar but had added edible gums in it. This edible gum helps make the paste tough and can even dry rock hard.The purpose of gum paste is to use on decoration that can hold their shape....

A comprehensive, step-by-step pictured tutorial on How to Make Sauerkraut that is incredibly healthy and delicious! Making your own fermented homemade sauerkraut is super easy, requires minimal prep work, and the rest is just a waiting game. This Sauerkraut recipe covers everything you need to know to ensure your success! For another probiotic-packed food, be sure to check out my tutorial for How to Make Yogurt! Sauerkraut is in my blood....

M&Ms are always a treat in our home whether they are in cookies, bars, brownies, or cakes. These cookies are the ultimate recipe for M&M lovers using m&ms instead of chocolate chips. Why make these cookies This cookie recipe is adapted from my chocolate chip cookies, which have a soft and chewy texture, loaded with lots of sweet m&m candy. I am using an electric mixer (hand mixer). But you can use a large bowl and whisk as well....

One of the scariest questions is: How much would you charge for this cake? And, if I don’t quote the right price I may lose the order. And, if I overcharge, the customer will go somewhere else. Conversely, if I quote a low price, then I will not make any money. I’ve calculated the cost of the same cake a zillion times to make sure I got it right. Also, I try so hard to reduce my costs so that I could charge less for my cakes....

This hummus with meat, also known as hummus ma lahma, is like eating beef kebabs with hummus. Spiced ground beef with pine nuts over hummus served along with pita, tahini, and salad. Hummus ma lahma is Arabic. The word ‘lahmeh’ meaning meat ? and bil meaning with. There, we learned a little bit of Arabic today. I always thought hummus was a vegetarian recipe until I started traveling to the Middle East....

Chocolate fudge is the epitome of indulgence, offering a rich, creamy texture and an intense chocolate flavor that melts in your mouth. This classic treat is beloved for its simplicity and luxurious taste, often made with just a handful of ingredients like chocolate, butter, sugar, and a touch of vanilla. Whether enjoyed on its own or as part of a dessert, chocolate fudge is a timeless favorite that satisfies even the most intense chocolate cravings....

More instant pot goodness awaits with Best Easy Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff, Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Tacos, Instant Pot Chicken and Potatoes, and Instant Pot Balsamic Pork Tenderloin. This easy Instant Pot Cheesy Mexican Chicken and Rice recipe is flavor-loaded comfort food without the work! Family-friendly and picky-eater approved. What if I told you you could have this gorgeous dish in front of you in 30 minutes? You’d probably laugh right in my face, right?...

Sweet Potatoes are always hit in our house. When we were in India, we used to eat sweet potatoes, cooked in a traditional pressure cooker, every day during this time of the year. And here in the US also, I make sure to use sweet potatoes at least 3 times a week – in soups, curry or steamed. Sweet potatoes are power-packed food. It is packed with fiber. It is good for eyes, anti-aging and anti-cancer, is heart-healthy and is energy-rich....

Italian Baked Chicken Juicy chicken thighs with a crisp and flavorful skin are possible with less than 5 minutes worth of effort! This crispy chicken is made in the oven without any breading at all; the only ingredients you need are the chicken, a drizzle of oil, and a sprinkling of spices. I’ve been making different variations of our crispy pan-fried chicken and crispy oven-baked chicken for the past few years and it just doesn’t get old....

An authentic German Potato Dumplings recipe (Kartoffelklöße Rezept), just the way my Mutti and Oma always made them! Pillowy soft and tender, they are the perfect accompaniment to your sauce-based dishes and do a magnificent job of mopping up all that delicious gravy! For another popular German dumpling variation be sure to try our Semmelknödel (German bread dumplings). And for Germany’s famous sweet dumplings, try our Dampfnudeln (German steamed dumplings)!...

I’ve been making this chicken probably every other week for over 5 years now. And yes, it’s taken that long for me to share it here on the website. This recipe is another favorite from The Weeknight Dinner Cookbook. However, I use the chicken in so many other recipes, I decided it was past time to share the original here. You only need a few minutes to get this chicken ready to cook and you’ll be sitting down to eat just ten minutes later....

Light and fluffy is, however, the perfect way to describe this Whole Wheat Pancakes Recipe. This recipe was originally published over ten years ago. I shared this recipe the very first week I started blogging! It’s hard to believe sometimes that it has already been that long. Pancakes are my middle son Ben’s most frequent request for breakfast. While we typically eat a hot breakfast most days, we try to limit the sweet ones to once or twice a month....

Mulled wine, a beloved holiday beverage, has been delighting taste buds and warming souls for centuries. Originating in ancient Rome, this aromatic and spiced concoction has stood the test of time as a festive and comforting drink that is synonymous with winter celebrations. But what exactly is it, and why does it hold a special place in our hearts and holiday traditions? At its core, mulled wine is a simple blend of red wine and a variety of spices, fruits, and sweeteners that dance together in a harmonious symphony of flavors....

So many of you emailed asking for all the details regarding my Lasik experience, I’m sharing the full scoop on my Lasik experience with you here today. I shared some of my initial thoughts on Instagram and Snapchat and promised that I’d write up the whole story after my eyes had healed completely. If you do not want the details of my Lasik surgery, you’ll want to skip reading today’s post and head directly to this post on How To Eat A Salad Everyday {and Like It!...

For more one-pot meals, check out my posts for One Pot Curry Chicken and Rice, One Pot Chicken Parmesan Pasta, and One Pot Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta. It’s no secret that I love orzo just about as much as humanly possible. It’s the perfect pasta for one-pot meals too! I wanted to make something Greek (there’s just something so magical about all of those garlicky/lemony/buttery/herby flavors, I just can’t get enough!...

Why This Recipe Works So easy – This roasted chicken thighs recipe is as easy as seasoning the chicken, making a quick sauce, then cooking it in the oven all together. Super simple! Great over rice or noodles – These oven baked chicken thighs with that yummy sauce are perfect over rice or noodles. The noodles or rice will soak up all that yummy, buttery sauce – it doesn’t get any better than that!...

More Side Dish Recipes to Try Honey Brown Sugar Roasted Carrots Roasted Sweet Potatoes Air Fryer Asparagus Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts Oven Roasted Dill Potatoes Did you make this recipe? FANTASTIC. Please rate the recipe below and be sure to tag me on social when you share a photo on social – I love seeing what you’re up to in the kitchen! Versatile: This oven roasted beets recipe is super versatile!...

This low carb, high protein nut and seed Paleo Bread recipe is easy to make, tastes fantastic, and is packed FULL of nutrients! No dairy, no eggs, and naturally gluten free. This healthy Paleo Bread is the perfect way to jumpstart your morning, give you a late morning energy boost, or as a satisfying lunch or light dinner! In an attempt to burn a few excess pounds and cut back on carbs generally, I’ve been focusing more on foods high in protein and healthy fats the past few weeks....

Almost everyday, I toss a smoothie together as I’m cooking breakfast for my kids. That way we all have something to sip on as we are waiting for our meal.

Get ready to fall utterly in love with this incredible Pistachio Marzipan! A beautiful green and positively bursting with flavor, this pistachio marzipan recipe takes all of 5 minutes to make! That’s FIVE minutes away from pure heaven! Be sure to also check out our traditional almond Marzipan! Pistachio Marzipan Ingredients There are essentially two ways to make pistachio marzipan: With 100% pistachios or with a combination of pistachios and almonds....