Are you tired of lackluster desserts that don’t quite look or taste the way you want them to? Maybe it’s time to add a little glaze to your baking game. Specifically, clear neutral glaze. While it may sound intimidating, mastering this technique can take your desserts to the next level. In this ultimate guide, we’ll break down all the steps you need to follow, from choosing the right gelatin to troubleshooting common problems....

One of my fondest childhood memories revolves around my mom’s homemade jams. You see, my siblings and I were fond of jams, but my mom was concerned about the high sugar content in commercial ones. So, she took matters into her own hands and started making jams at home. Her dedication to using fresh, seasonal fruits made her jams so special. The best part was the variety of fruits she used....

When I was a newlywed, I remember flipping the meat over about ten times trying to figure out where and what the grain was. When working with most beef, it is important to slice the meat across (or against) the grain of the meat. The meat is made of long muscle fibers all lined up in a row. You want to slice across the muscle fibers (also called the grain of the meat) and break them into the smallest sections possible....

This is a flavorful and hearty side dish that will nicely round out any weeknight dinner. And with simple, common ingredients, it’s easy to make extra. Rice with Herbs If you’re looking for a quick and easy side dish, this Italian rice recipe can be made in only twenty minutes. Paired with Lemon Garlic Tilapia or Spicy Chicken and Bacon Stir Fry, it’s sure to be a hit. And the best part?...

Italian meringue buttercream made with meringue powder is a type of frosting that is light, silky, and rich in flavor. It is made by creating a stable meringue with meringue powder and sugar syrup, then adding softened butter to create a smooth and creamy texture. Making Italian meringue buttercream with meringue powder instead of raw eggs offers several advantages: Meringue powder is pasteurized and dried, eliminating the risk of salmonella or other foodborne illnesses that can be associated with consuming raw eggs....

Italian Pulled Pork The first time I made a slow cooker red wine roast beef (over ten years ago now), my husband requested that I please put that roast on the menu at least once a month. I was more than happy to oblige. My family was still talking about that meal two days later. So, naturally, I decided to play with a pork version of that Italian flavor-inspired roast....

The flavorful and heavenly smelling mulled Christmas punch (non-alcoholic) you know and love from the German Christmas markets! Kinderpunsch incorporates fruit tea, fruit juices, citrus, and a variety of spices for an unforgettable fragrance and flavor! There is something magical about German Christmas markets: The colors, the lights, the sounds, the displays, the huge selection of hand-crafted goods, delicious foods, and intoxicating aromas. Time seems to stand still in this setting and you can easily lose yourself for hours....

It is creamy, delicious, and easy to put together at home. This curry has now become a weeknight staple at our home. It can be served with Tandoori roti, Jeera Rice, Plain Rice, Naan, or Plain Paratha! Ready in less than 30 minutes and savory to the last bite, the flavor combinations of this mushroom masala will keep you and your family members coming back for more! About this recipe Indian cuisine has a huge list of delicious and tempting curries....

This Mexican Meatballs recipe is chock full of authentic flavors. The juicy meatballs are made from a combination of ground beef and crumbled Mexican chorizo, are browned to create a delicious outer crust and flavor, and then enveloped in a sauce made from roasted garlic, tomatillos, onions, and chipotles en adobo to create an absolutely flavor-packed dish everyone is sure to enjoy! These Mexican Meatballs are made with our signature Homemade Mexican Chorizo that is so easy to make, can be frozen to conveniently have on hand, and tastes absolutely incredible!...

This easy orange bread recipe is perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a snack with tea or coffee! It’s one of my favorite quick bread recipes to prepare during holiday parties because it’s a crowd-pleaser! Try it this Thanksgiving or Christmas! I love baking during the fall and holidays! It’s fun to play with warm seasonal flavors like ginger, cloves, cinnamon, and seasonal produce like apples, oranges, pears, and cranberries. These are not only delicious but they’re packed full of vitamin C!...

My siblings and I have been known to sneak the leftover corn casserole out of my mom’s house and I’ll even admit to “accidentally” bringing home my sister’s share of the leftovers (along with mine) once upon a time. Corn pudding is a nostalgic dish for me, for sure, as perhaps it is for you. But if you’ve never tried it before, or if it’s been a few years, I know you’ll be as pleased with this side dish as I am....

If you love one pan meals as much as I do, then you’ll also enjoy this One Pan Creamy Lemon Chicken & Asparagus, One Pan Spanish Chicken & Rice, and this One Pan Brown Sugar Pork & Apples. This dish is everything every dish should strive to be forever and ever, amen. It’s hard to make it any easier, really. I mean, first of all, ONE pan to cook in, ONE pan to clean up....

If you love easy chicken recipes, be sure to check out Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry, Sheet Pan Chicken, Potatoes, and Green Beans, and Mango Salsa Chicken. This post is in partnership with USA Pulses – all opinions are my own. It’s been a while since I made a one-pot dish and we all know how much I love a good, hearty meal that doesn’t require tons of cleanup afterward....

Pizza paratha is perfect for kids lunch box. This is also a quick and easy recipe. It tastes quite like pizza and it is very healthy as it is made of whole wheat flour and stuffed with paneer and spinach. My family love Palak (Spinach) and Paneer. So this time I made it with spinach and paneer. Personalize your pizza with your favourite toppings. I have used mozzarella cheese but you can use any other cheese of your choice....

Anytime I bake peaches into something it reminds me of my favorite peach breakfast. Peaches and cinnamon pair perfectly for your next family breakfast. Peach Oatmeal Bars Fresh, sweet and so juicy peaches are the most amazing treat when they’re perfectly ripe. A ripe peach will have a sweet peachy smell to it and the skins will slide right off when you peel them. What I absolutely love about these oatmeal peach bars is that they do use fresh peaches....

Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Frosting You may have noticed, that I am a big fan of condiments and dressings. As far as I’m concerned, frosting is the condiment of the baking world. The perfect frosting is meant to balance the flavors and sweetness in addition to bringing a new texture to the dessert it is topping. This Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Frosting goes perfectly with anything chocolate. It is easily spreadable but also pipeable to create pillowing piles of frosting for the perfect accent to a cake....

Do you love everything peanut butter and chocolate? Have I got a treat for you — all of these recipes combine the winning combination and are so easy to make: Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies, Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownie Bites, and No Bake Peanut Butter Bars. More Candy Recipes You’ll Love Slow Cooker Cinnamon Pecans Easy English Toffee Microwave Peanut Brittle Christmas Crack (cracker candy) Churro Toffee (Disneyland copycat)...

Are you as excited as I am for all the yummy holiday desserts? In addition to pecan pie, consider making some of these other yummy, easy treats: Apple Pecan Pie, Brown Sugar Walnut Apple Pie, and Apple Slab Pie. There’s nothing like pecan pie around the holidays. So sweet, chewy, nutty…and that brown sugar filling – chef’s kiss! But sometimes you just don’t have the time to make a pie you know?...

Try these other Christmas recipes when you’re done enjoying these cookie bars! Gingerbread Cake, Thumbprint Cookies, and Easiest 3 Ingredient Peppermint Bark. It’s official guys, we are knee-deep into the holiday season. I just found out that people put their Christmas trees up the day after Halloween. Say whaaa? That’s crazy. Unless you’re one of those people….. actually it’s still crazy. We put ours up on Thanksgiving Day this year and I still felt like we were bordering on being a bit premature....

Candy Cane Fudge My plan was to make a few batches of this candy cane fudge early and then hide them in the freezer for gifting later, but I wound up sending this off to work with my husband because I couldn’t stay out of it. I’ve fallen in love with Five Minute Fudge recipes. The fudge turns out smooth and creamy without all of the traditional time spent stirring the pot on the stove....