Brown Sugar Ice Cream Creamy vanilla homemade ice cream is my absolute favorite. But I like to mix things up a bit every once in a while. Creating a slighting richer ice cream with brown sugar is one way to do that. Why brown sugar instead of white sugar? Brown sugar is simply white sugar with the addition of molasses. The molasses in brown sugar gives a deep caramel or subtle toffee flavor....

Homemade Syrup While my cousin Hannah was visiting me in Phoenix several years ago, we tried out some new restaurants. One of the meals we enjoyed most involved waffles with buttermilk syrup. I have a weakness for great homemade syrup and sauces, as evidenced by the popularity of my grandmother’s Waffle Sauce and this Brown Sugar Syrup. However, I’d never tasted a buttermilk syrup before that day. As soon as we were home, I told Hannah we needed to figure out how to make Buttermilk Syrup....

I’d previously intended to prep and freeze or dehydrate them, but this has changed everything. Perfectly caramelized onions were created with little to no effort on my part. I may never use a skillet for this task again. I filled a 4 quart crockpot to the top with sliced onions and it reduced to a perfectly filled pint jar of caramelized onions. I will be doing this again over the weekend and freezing the caramelized onions in 1 cup portions to use as I need them....

I am going to start a campaign to bring back the casserole. I just don’t see them (or make them) enough! But growing up, I swear we practically lived on casseroles. And, while I might not have appreciated them then, I sure do now! Easy to put together (made even easier if you use pre-cooked and frozen ingredients), quick to cook, and delicious to eat, I am going to be raving all about the casserole this fall....

A colorfully vibrant dish that is positively bursting with flavor, it features tender pieces of spiced chicken, sweet bell peppers, savory onions, and a rich and flavorful tomato sauce seasoned with Indian spices. This Chicken Jalfrezi recipe is ready to serve in less than 30 minutes and is sure to become a favorite! For more delicious and authentic Indian recipes be sure to try our Butter Chicken, Chicken Tikka Masala, and Tandoori Chicken!...

For more holiday baking ideas, check out my popular posts for Quick-and-Easy Cinnamon Rolls, One Hour Cream Cheese Cinnamon Rolls, and Easy Crepes. This post is in partnership with Fleischmann’s Yeast. All opinions are my own. Now I can’t have the holidays without that chocolate and hazelnut flavor combination, and for that reason, I created this delicious chocolate-hazelnut cinnamon roll. It’s hands-down, the most perfect flavor combination for chocolate cinnamon rolls and the texture is so delightfully airy and fluffy....

Try these brownie and bar recipes next! Super Chewy Gooey Brownies, Trillionaire Bars, Salted Caramel Brownies, and my Easy No Bake Peanut Butter Bars. I have an incredible talent for eating an awe-inspiring amount of peanut butter and chocolate. I can also find just about any imaginable way to combine the two. Peanut butter chocolate chip waffles for breakfast, chocolate peanut butter quesadilla for lunch, skip dinner and go straight to the chocolate peanut butter brownie bites… I have recently developed a love for chilled chocolate too....

Why This Recipe Works Apples – Tis the season – apple season! While I like to use fuji or gala apples, you can really use any apples you like or have on hand. Anything goes in this apple crumple pie recipe. Granny smith apples will make for a tarter flavor, if you are into that. Store-bought pie crust – If you want to make your own pie crust for this apple crumble recipe, that’s great!...

Reuben Sliders The soft, sweetness of the slider rolls complements the savory flavors of corned beef and sauerkraut. Add in plenty of melting cheese and you have a fun new twist on a Reuben sandwich. My kids devour these every time we make them. Sean’s all-time favorite sandwich is a classic Reuben; rye bread piled high with corned beef, sauerkraut, and melting Swiss cheese. We love Reubens so much, Rye bread has become a staple in our freezer – because you never know when the craving will hit....

When I was challenged to use Philadelphia Cream Cheese in a twist on a recipe, I immediately knew which recipe I wanted to play with this time. One of my very favorite snacks is Elote (Hot Mexican Corn Dip), a recipe I’ve made countless times and adapted from Elote restaurant in Sedona, AZ. Creamed Corn with Peppers and Bacon takes it’s inspiration from that dish, but it kicks up the vegetables and works beautifully as a side dish....

If you think you don’t like mushrooms, think again, because this savory, pan-seared chicken in a creamy-licious garlic and parmesan mushroom sauce is about to change the way you feel about mushrooms forever! And if you’re already a fan of mushrooms and are searching for a way to elevate your mushroom-lovin’ dinner game, this recipe has your name all over it. You can use either chicken thighs (boneless, skinless, or bone-in and skin-on) or boneless, skinless chicken breasts, it’s totally your call....

If you’re looking for an easy way to bake try a no-knead bread recipe. This method was made famous by Jim Lahey, owner of Sullivan Street Bakery in New York. It’s wildly popular with almost everybody from novice to seasoned bakers and for good reason. Why make this crusty bread? It has a wonderful crust, but it also has a nice soft, light, and airy center. I call this my lazy bread and it’s also my favorite bread....

Danish pastry is a variety of buttery pastries, primarily from Denmark and Norway but also in other Nordic countries. They are not necessarily difficult, but a bit time-consuming to make. Actually, any laminated dough like a croissant or puff pastry takes time because we need to chill the dough in between steps. Once you learn to make the basic Danish dough you can shape them and fill them with anything you like....

Plus, they are perfect with fresh strawberries and a scoop of ice cream. Is there a form of chocolate in the world that isn’t lovely with fresh berries? Whole Wheat Brownies I’ve been baking my way through my favorite dessert recipes and seeing which ones can be adapted for baking with whole wheat. I was absolutely thrilled to discover that this recipe adapted perfectly for use with whole wheat. There was no noticeable change in the taste and I promise that you could not tell the difference....

Fresh cherries are a delightful summer fruit. They have a vibrant color, juicy texture, and sweet-tart flavor. There are two main types of cherries: sweet and sour. Sweet cherries, like Bing and Rainier varieties, are typically enjoyed fresh or in salads. Sour cherries, such as Montmorency, are often used in baking and preserves. Cherries are delicious and also packed with nutrients. Fresh cherries are best when they are firm, glossy, and plump, usually from late spring to early summer....

Plums are a wonderful fruit cherished for their juicy, sweet flesh and vibrant colors. They boast a myriad of health benefits, rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Adding plums to cakes not only infuses them with a delightful sweetness but also adds a pleasant tartness and a beautiful pop of color. Upside down fruit cakes, like the Upside Down Plum Cake, are a delightful twist on traditional cakes. They offer a stunning presentation, showcasing the fruits caramelized in sugar and butter on top of the cake....

Do you make bread often? Well, this week the most popular posts on the blog are my bread recipes. And, while I am very happy to hear that, many on my Facebook page said they cannot find yeast or they don’t have time to make no-knead yeast bread. So, today, I wanted to share a flatbread that’s easier and gets done in less than an hour. No-yeast flatbread recipe Dough – In a bowl, combine flour, salt, and baking soda....

Want to be ready for all the yummy recipes Easter brings? I’ve got you covered with recipes for The Best Glazed Ham, Carrot Cake Cookies, Honey Sugar Roasted Carrots, and lots more! The most perfect Easter appetizer recipe — You couldn’t ask for a better Easter appetizer recipe than artichoke dip inside crescent rolls shaped like a bunny. It’s easy, it’s delicious, it’s fun, and it’s so adorable you almost don’t want to eat it....

At their core, beans are edible seeds that come from various plants in the legume family. They are packed with essential nutrients like protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Thus, making them an excellent choice for a healthy and satisfying meal. Not only are beans a great source of plant-based protein, but they also have a low glycemic index. This means they provide a slow and steady release of energy, keeping you feeling full and satisfied for longer....

When I was little, my family would go out to eat at Chinese restaurants and all I wanted to order was a bowl of white rice. Seriously. A bowl of white rice and some soy sauce. Mmm, nutritious right? I LOVED white rice. Still do. But when I worked in a Chinese restaurant all through high school, I branched out and fell in love with brown rice and fried rices....