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Easy Peel Hard Boiled Egg Secrets But my eggs never peel right! It’s such a hassle! What’s the secret to Easy Peel Hard Boiled Eggs? First of all, if you’re starting with eggs in cold water, just stop. It doesn’t work. Nor does baking soda or any other tricky-dicky method you’ve found on Pinterest. Here’s the best way, from someone who has made five-million hard-boiled …
Naturally sweet from bananas and pineapple, with hints of cinnamon and nutmeg, this Classic Hummingbird Cake is as sweet as spring feels. Why a Classic Hummingbird Cake? Hummingbird cake is a delightful, flavorful, and visually appealing dessert that’s perfect for various occasions. 1. Unique Flavor Profile 2. Moist and Tender Texture 3. Cream Cheese Frosting 4. Crowd-Pleaser 5. Ease of Preparation 6. Versatility in Serving …
Reducing sugar in baked goods can be challenging because sugar plays a crucial role in texture, moisture, browning, and flavor. However, there are ways to cut back on sugar while still maintaining the desired texture and taste. Here are some strategies on low sugar baking that won’t compromise the quality of your baked goods: 1. Gradual Reduction 2. Use Sugar Substitutes 3. Increase Flavor with …
Gluten-Free Flour Alternatives If you’re allergic to wheat flour, there are several gluten-free flour alternatives you can use in your cookie recipes. Each type of flour has unique properties, so you might need to make additional adjustments to your recipes to achieve the desired texture and flavor. Here are some popular wheat flour alternatives and tips for using them in cookies: 1. Almond Flour 2. …
Vegetable Beef Barley Soup I grew up with soup, and for me, it’s the pinnacle of comfort foods. Anyone can crack open a can of Campbell’s (and sometimes I still do), but you can make your own special, extra-tasty version of Vegetable Beef Barley Soup at home, using even that freezer-burned round steak you found in the back of the fridge. The Secret to Good …
This Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars recipe is super-simple and fun to make with kids, and you most likely have all the ingredients already. You can choose your favorite flavor of jelly or jam. The basic recipe takes a simple sweet dough, spreads it into a baking pan, layers it with jelly, and tops with a crumble of reserved dough. The dough will slump a …
Lemon Buttermilk Cupcakes. Now includes regular and high-altitude recipes! It’s getting warm here in Colorado. I’ll spend the early morning out in the garden, pulling the %#@& grass that loves to infiltrate my flower beds. While I was working this morning, I was thinking about what I wanted to make for an upcoming barbecue party. I settled on Lemon Buttermilk Cupcakes. A nice lemon buttermilk …
A quick and easy recipe for moist, fresh muffins, ready in 30 minutes.
Kitchenaid Hand Mixer Review: Find out why this handy tool can make your life easier, even if you own a regular stand mixer. But I have a stand mixer, and other baking tools and equipment already – why would I need a hand mixer? I remember thinking that way, too. But when you’re in the middle of a recipe, and it calls for mixing 1 …
Bacon Cheddar Deviled Eggs What doesn’t bacon make better? It’s a hit in these Bacon Cheddar Deviled Eggs. I’ve brought these to many a party and get-together, and have yet to take one home. You’ll see other recipes around, but mine have a secret ingredient that makes all the other flavors pop! Deviled eggs are something of a staple around here. If you’re going low-carb, …