If you’ve ever felt the frustration of ruining a cake because you used baking powder instead of baking soda, you’re not alone. Many people face this common baking dilemma and don’t understand why their recipe went wrong. To avoid this disappointment, it’s important to understand the difference between baking powder and baking soda. In this article, you’ll learn how these ingredients work differently, why they are used, and how to choose the right one for your baking needs....

A deliciously rich and flavorful Bechamel Sauce recipe that features the addition of Parmesan cheese for a truly unforgettable sauce! Easy to make and wonderfully versatile! An easy, perfectly creamy bechamel sauce with Parmesan cheese for a wonderfully delicate flavor. Probably the most versatile of all sauces, you’ll be making this again and again! Béchamel is a sauce every cook needs to know how to make. A simple “white sauce”, béchamel is considered one of the “mother sauces” of French and Italian cuisine as it forms the base for a number of other classic sauces like Mornay, Nantua, Mustard, Soubise, Cheddar Cheese Sauce, and others....

Look no further for the BEST falafel recipe made in authentic fashion and bursting with flavor! With a fabulous flavor and texture, these authentic falafel are not only highly nutritious, they’re incredibly delicious! Naturally vegetarian, vegan and gluten free. We’re confident you’ll agree this is the BEST falafel recipe you’ve tried! If you’re not already familiar with falafel, it’s time you become acquainted. There is a reason why falafel has been a favorite throughout Jewish and Muslim communities across the globe for centuries – the moment you try them you’ll be hooked!...

Bursting with concentrated blackberry flavor, this homemade blackberry jam is easy to make, thickens up beautifully without the addition of pectin, and can be used in SO many delicious ways! Enjoy this jam spread on our homemade English Crumpets or Sourdough English Muffins! Nothing beats homemade jam; store-bought just can’t compare in the freshness and intensity of flavor. This homemade blackberry jam without pectin is like blackberry flavor on steroids – it’s SO good!...

One of the most popular Indian dishes, this Indian Butter Chicken recipe (Murgh Makhani) is packed with an incredible depth of flavor that will leave your taste buds singing! Rivaling your favorite Indian restaurant, it’s phenomenally delicious! Along with Chicken Tikka Masala and Tandoori Chicken, this Butter Chicken is one of the most popular and most requested Indian dishes! What is Butter Chicken? Butter Chicken is an enormously popular dish and you find it served in practically every Indian restaurant around the world....

In this article, you’ll learn about the many remarkable benefits of using cake strips while baking and discover how to make your own strips at home. Cake strips are a great tool for achieving an even layer of cake. They help keep the outside of the cake from baking faster than the inside, resulting in an evenly-cooked layer of cake. Additionally, they also help the cake keep its shape as it bakes, resulting in a consistent and pleasing shape for the finished product....

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #ToraniEndlessSummer #CollectiveBias The deep flavors of Torani® Salted Caramel syrup, Creamy half and half and Sparkling water make this Caramel Italian Cream Soda one delicious, stunning and exotic Summer sipper!! Summertime and in my house, that means It’s time for a variety of drinks! My son Loves sipping on different drinks like Variyali Sharbat, Mango Mojito, Cherry Cooler, Punch, Pina colada and one of our favorites – Italian Cream soda....

Peanut Butter Banana Ice Cream is one of my boys’ favorite treats these days. When I made caramel sauce the other day, I couldn’t resist making a milkshake that would include all of those ingredients in a quick and easy dessert. It was delicious and a huge hit with every member of the family. For me I go for a creamy coffee milkshake – hold the ice cream.

Over the past few months, this Sausage Tortellini in a Creamy Tomato Sauce has become a huge favorite with my kids. Because of that, you’ll find a package of tortellini in my refrigerator at any given time. Cheese Tortellini with Bacon and Brussels Sprouts was every bit as much of a hit. Despite the fact that one of my boys doesn’t love Brussels (no complaint here, that just means more for me!...

My boys weren’t big fans of the kale. All three of them requested that I put their kale in a smoothie next time instead of soup. At least they like kale most of the time, right?

Appetizers are taking over my kitchen you guys. I’m taking full advantage of football season to whip up new versions of all of my favorite classic finger foods. A couple of weeks ago I shared a slow cooker spinach artichoke dip that my family went absolutely nuts for. My sister swears up and down that it’s better than any restaurant version. And that’s really saying something because my family has probably tries spinach artichoke dip from at least 30 restaurants....

Chocolate fudge is a great treat anytime! Right? It doesn’t matter what time of the day it is. It doesn’t matter what season of the year it is either. At least that’s how it is in our home. I make chocolate fudge often and mostly because my kids bring friends over. So, cookies, energy bites, and fudge are things that are always around as treats. This fudge could not be easier....

Buckle up people cause I’ve got a whole lotta make-you-crave-a-cinnamon-roll-photos comin’ your way. I know I said I was at the end of my apple-stuffing phase, but alas, I have another. Can you bear to suffer through one more with me? (But if you’re like me, and you want more, check out my Apple Cinnamon Pancakes.) I promise you that it will be worth your time. I mean, it involves cinnamon rolls....

This traditional Irish and Scottish food combines mashed potatoes with cabbage or kale and occasionally bacon for a creamy savory side dish that was an instant hit in my family when I first made it almost ten years ago. We tried Colcannon for the first time a few years ago, and served it alongside our Baked Honey Mustard Corned Beef. These potatoes were the biggest surprise hit that I made that year....

And yes, I was surprised by that number myself when I checked a moment ago! Clearly, we really like our cookies. Cranberry White Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies I owe my cousin, Hope, a big thank you for suggesting this flavor combination many years ago. This cookie was a hit from the first time I made it. Dried cranberries, white chocolate chips, and old-fashioned oats add up to Sean and Ben’s favorite cookie of all time....

“Cream of” soups have always been some of my favorites. They really bring out the flavor of the vegetables and love their creamy texture. The Jerusalem artichoke, also called sunchoke, is native to eastern North America. It’s a root vegetable and is actually related to the sunflower. When the Jerusalem artichoke plants are in bloom they bright yellow flowers. Jerusalem artichokes have a similar appearance to ginger root, but the flavor isn’t remotely the same....

For more delicious shrimp recipes, try my popular posts for Shrimp Boil Foil Packs, Cajun Shrimp and Rice Skillet, and my Lemon Herb Shrimp and Rice Skillet. Oh man, this dish is so darn delicious I have to stop myself from eating the whole thing. And, I hesitate to double it because 1) I’ll literally eat the entire thing, even doubled and 2) even if there were any leftovers, I don’t think shrimp reheats that well....

Pasta is often my go-to food when I’m in a hurry and need to churn out something quickly. Like “10-15 minutes” quickly. Pasta is one of those things that requires very little effort to make taste good. Take my Lemon-Garlic Shrimp Scampi, for example. Within 10 minutes you’ve got a dish that’s fit for any upscale restaurant. A particularly busy day with the kids, I had 15 minutes before my husband was due home....

Curried Apple Butternut Squash Soup Recipe Easy to make, this Curried Apple & Butternut Squash Soup is perfect for a starter or side dish or as a light dinner served with crusty bread and side salad. Simple enough to enjoy for a casual family meal and elegant enough to serve at a fancy dinner party. I adore creamy soups. The cream enhances the flavors of the vegetables and then there’s that wonderful velvety texture that glides across your tongue, lulling your taste buds into a state of bliss....

Every so often, you run across a recipe that grabs your attention and simply doesn’t let go. The first time I saw Dill Pickle Soup mentioned, I did a double-take and wondered what on earth it would taste like. Then I heard some friends raving about this soup and decided I needed to try it myself. Pickle Soup My friend Cathy from Noble Pig created this recipe for Dill Pickle Soup and it is by far the most unique soup I have ever tasted....