Leche, translated from Spanish, means milk. Dulce de leche is a milk sweet common in Latin America. It is thick milk that has been cooked with sugar for a long time on low heat until it’s reduced to almost 1/3 of its original volume and into a thick cream-like consistency. It’s rich, creamy and one of the best milk desserts you can make. I love eating it straight out of the jar but it’s also great on toast, and a very popular cake filling....

If you’re like me and can’t get enough soup, then you should definitely give this Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup a try, right before you test out my Instant Pot Pasta e Fagioli Soup and Sausage and White Bean Soup. Well, I maybe not. Sure, there’s something to be said for the going-out-to-eat experience overall. And the not cooking thing. But, sometimes you can’t make it to a restaurant or it’s not in your budget, or your baby just barfed all over you and restaurants generally frown on bringing sick kids to restaurants....

If you’ve never tasted homemade orange marmalade before, then you’ll be in for a treat with this one. The biggest advantage of making a good homemade marmalade is that you can use less sugar. The disadvantage of making homemade marmalade is that because it’s low in sugar it’s more delicious and everyone eats it with a spoon, straight from the jar (me), instead of on a slice of bread. Now, there are many different ways to make marmalade....

Making heart-shaped cookies for Valentine’s Day is a thoughtful way to add a touch of romance and sweetness to your loved ones’ lives. In addition to the delicious taste and delicate texture of these heart alfajores, creating them allows you to infuse them with love and care. Taking the time to roll out the dough, cut out the heart shapes, and assemble the cookies requires attention to detail and a genuine desire to create something special....

French Onion Soup, a classic French dish, has remained a beloved favorite among food enthusiasts for centuries. With its simple yet incredibly flavorful combination of caramelized onions, beef broth, and melted cheese, this soup has become a staple in many kitchens worldwide. But what exactly makes French Onion Soup so popular? One of the key reasons behind its widespread popularity is this soup’s depth of flavor. Caramelizing the onions for an extended period creates a rich and intense sweetness....

I’ve been making Fresh Strawberry Frosting for several years now and it’s easily the most requested frosting I make. However, blueberries were on sale a couple weeks ago and I couldn’t resist playing with my recipe and switching it up to make a blueberry buttercream frosting. I’m a blueberry lover for life and I suspected we’d love this new frosting as much or maybe even more than the strawberry version....

I am so surprised that I have had so many requests to make a tutorial on frozen buttercream transfer. Especially, because I notice there are already a few tutorials available. Before I started doing cakes professionally, I did quite a few of these for the kids cakes in the family. Honestly, I’m more a fondant person. So, I’m not a huge fan of buttercream transfers. If given a choice, I’d rather cut a shape out of sugar paste....

If you’re looking for a simple appetizer or refreshing dessert to follow your Indian meal, or if you’re just looking for a new twist on fruit salad, this Fruit Chaat recipe fits the bill! Made with a variety of sweet and tangy fruits tossed in a dressing featuring the popular chaat masala seasoning blend, it’s quick to make and will give your taste buds something to sing about! If you’re looking for something fruity and refreshing that is a little different than your typical fruit salad, look no further than this popular Indian dish known as Fruit Chaat!...

This authentic German Plum Cake recipe, known as Zwetschgenkuchen or Zwetschgendatschi, is made just the way you know and love it from Germany! A yeast-based cake with juicy plums and a sweet streusel topping, this extraordinarily delicious cake is one of my very favorites and is the way my Mutti and Oma made it! For more fruity German cakes be sure to also try our German Apple Cake, Rhubarb Streusel Cake, and while not exactly “cake,” our Apple Strudel is a must!...

Korean buttercream is often used for frosting flowers on cakes and cupcakes due to its firm texture and ability to hold intricate shapes. Its smooth and creamy consistency makes it ideal for piping delicate floral designs, and it can also be tinted with food coloring to create vibrant colors for the flowers. The buttercream flowers can then be used to decorate cakes, cupcakes, and other baked goods, adding a beautiful and artistic touch to the presentation....

This just might be THE Grilled Chicken Salad of the Summer, 2016 edition. And this is not my first grilled chicken salad rodeo you guys. This salad is g-double-o-D good. It truly is a teriyaki salad too, you are using teriyaki sauce (your favorite homemade version OR my favorite store-bought version, your pick) in two ways here – to marinate the chicken, and in the dressing. And while we are discussing the vinaigrette…....

General Tso’s Chicken is a popular Chinese-American dish consisting of deep-fried chicken pieces that are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, coated in a sweet and slightly spicy sauce. It is typically served with steamed broccoli, and sometimes with rice or noodles. The dish is named after General Tso Tsung-tang, a Qing dynasty military leader from Hunan Province, China, but it is not a traditional dish from Hunan cuisine....

I made it the first time to serve with this Blueberry Apple Walnut Salad, but it also works really well with the Strawberry Spinach Salad, the Grape and Candied Walnut Salad, and The Ultimate Winter Salad. Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette I’m particular about the dressings I put on my salad. Since homemade dressings are so easy to make, I rarely reach for the bottled store-bought stuff anymore. The BEST Balsamic Vinaigrette has been one of my go-to homemade dressings for a while now....

Freezing fresh fruits in season is a fantastic way to preserve their flavor and nutrients, ensuring you have access to delicious, ripe fruit all year round. Whether it’s juicy berries, sweet peaches, or tangy citrus fruits, freezing allows you to enjoy these treats even when they’re out of season. Simply wash and dry the fruits, then freeze them in a single layer on a baking sheet before transferring them to a freezer-safe container or bag....

Learn How to Freeze Zucchini! Whether grated, diced or sliced into rounds, freezing zucchini is easy and enables you to enjoy that fresh summer produce all year round! We’ll show you how to blanch zucchini and prepare it for freezing so that it lasts longer and retains its nutrition, texture and flavor! What do you do with all that zucchini before it goes bad?? Every year I hear that question asked by people seeking advice on how to use up their bumper crop of zucchini....

Also known as burnt cream, crema catalina, or Trinity cream, Creme Brûlée is a dessert guaranteed to impress your guests. I’m excited to teach you how to make Creme Brûlée with this tutorial today. It is surprisingly simple to make and once you’ve tried making it yours, you may never be tempted to order this treat at a fancy restaurant again. While my sister was visiting us last weekend, she brought along her kitchen torch and introduced me to the creamy awesomeness that is homemade creme brûlée....

These cookies bring childhood holiday memories for me. Mom made tons of treats using gingerbread spice and molasses during the holidays. I think these are called grandma’s recipes because they do not need any chilling time. After all, grandma does not want us to wait for the dough to chill before baking, does she? Step-by-step: Old Fashion Molasses cookies Preheat the oven to 350°F / 177C / Gas Mark 4 Dry ingredients – In a bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt, spices, and ground ginger – set aside....

White chocolate is a delightful treat known for its creamy texture and sweet, vanilla-like flavor. Unlike traditional chocolate, white chocolate does not contain cocoa solids, but instead is made from cocoa butter, sugar, and milk solids. Its luxurious taste makes it a favorite for desserts, baking, and confectionery, adding a touch of elegance to any sweet creation. White chocolate buttercream is a luscious frosting that combines the rich, sweet flavor of white chocolate with the creamy goodness of buttercream....

For more Instant Pot recipes you’re sure to love, try my Instant Pot Chicken Marsala Soup, Instant Pot Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff Soup, or Instant Pot French Dip Sandwiches. I’m on a kick guys. Just whittling away the hours, waiting for spring has me dreaming up all sorts of new recipes. Since we have begun to work in our yard a little when the weather allows, I have been running short on time to cook dinner....

If you’re loving your instant pot as much as I am, you’ve gotta try Instant Pot Parmesan Chicken and Rice with Mushrooms, Instant Pot Pot Roast with Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, and Instant Pot Chicken and Potatoes. When you think of Mexican food, what comes to mind? Is it an oval plate packed full of food, smothered in unidentifiable cheese sauce under which there is supposedly maybe some kind of taco, enchilada, or burrito, accompanied by overcooked rice and boring refried beans?...