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If you’ve ever wanted to try baking a New York style cheesecake, but were a bit intimidated by the water bath requirement, try this Cheesecake Recipe (No Water Bath!) A water bath, or bain marie, is used for cheesecakes to: But there’s an easier way to accomplish all this without submerging your pan in water. Years ago, I worked on a cheesecake recipe that required …
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 …
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 …
Potato and Leek Soup with Sausage. Growing up in Kansas, we were poor. But Mom would figure out ways to stretch her dollar to feed a family of five, and one way was with soup. Chicken soup, dumplings, galushkies, vegetable beef . . . and good old potato! Potato soup has a million variations, of course, simply because it’s so versatile that you can add …