It’s kind of traditional to bake fruit cakes during the holiday season and some people even wind up giving them as gifts to loved ones. They can be very tasty, but it’s also possible that your fruit cake might have turned out a bit too dry. Having to eat a fruit cake that is much drier than you would like for it to be isn’t going to be all that pleasant. This is why many…
Have you ever had a strong hankering for a particular dish and are disappointed when you look in your fridge to discover you don’t have all the ingredients? It can be so disheartening. Quiche is the perfect morning and brunch food. This egg-based dish encased in pie crust can have almost anything that you want in it. You don’t have to have heavy cream on hand to make a quiche. You can make your own…
Cupcakes have been around since the 1700s and they have been tantalizing our taste buds ever since. Cupcakes are small cakes commonly baked in lined cups. They are the perfect handheld dessert, and one of the most popular dessert options among children. While the cake portion of the cupcake is essential to its identity, the topping of a cupcake is just as important. Frosting is the most typical and easiest way to ice your cupcake.…
It is really disappointing when you take a cake out of the oven only to realize that it turned out way too dense. When your cake is much denser than it needs to be, it’s going to make it tougher to enjoy the cake properly. Sadly, there isn’t going to be a lot that you can do to change a dense cake once it has already been baked. You might just have to enjoy it…
If you need to make biscuits but don’t have any butter, there are plenty of different items that you can use as a substitution for butter in your recipe. You might also be looking for a way to make biscuits vegan. Butter has very simple substitutions, and many of which are great vegan options! You can still make buttery biscuits, even if you are not using any butter at all! How to Substitute for Butter…
Anyone who says they don’t like bacon is lying or simply has no idea what they are missing out on. Bacon is one of those foods that goes with just about anything. It can be used as a salad topping, as an accompaniment to pancakes and eggs, and even as a sweet treat! Candied bacon has a thick coat of brown sugar that adds a bit of sweetness and crispiness to an already-delicious piece of…
There are many reasons why you would need to puree strawberries. They can be used in smoothies, for pies, as jam, and just about anything else. Unfortunately however, you may not always have a blender handy to get the consistency that you want from your strawberries. Chopping them up could work, but you may not want them to be chunky. You may be thinking to yourself – how will I puree my strawberries now? Luckily…
It’s safe to say that pie is one of the most well-loved desserts around. It’s incredibly versatile, and you can add just about any ingredient to it. While many pies require an extensive cooking time, egg pie does not. In fact, this creamy and silky-smooth pie can be made without an oven! All you will need is to get a little crafty with some instruments you may already have at home. How to Prepare Egg…
