Tag: vanilla

S’mores are the archetypal American summer dessert – graham crackers, chocolate and marshmallows are de rigueur for every event at which a firepit might be found, from camping to backyard barbeques, and have been since the mid 1920’s. Over the years, the S’mores flavor combination has made its way...

As much as I enjoy food, cooking and baking, I’m not the biggest fan of grocery shopping. Even before Covid, I availed myself of pick up and delivery options whenever and wherever possible. While there were definitely some issues and hiccups early on, over the years the services have...

First, before I get myself into any trouble – I am not in any way affiliated with the Harry Potter brand, J.K. Rowling, or Universal Studios. The first time I made these blondies, we had recently returned from a trip to Universal Studios where my kids had all experienced...

These are not your traditional sugar cookies. In texture, they are probably most similar to the Lofthouse sugar cookies, although I think these might be a touch softer and more delicate. However, instead of being topped with a thick smear of buttercream, these cookies are entirely enrobed in a...

This recipe is for all of you coconut lovers out there; there is no chocolate, no fruit, nothing to distract from the sweet, rich, tropical flavor of coconut, supported by warm, indulgent vanilla bean. The exterior is golden with a crispy chew and the interior is soft, chewy, creamy...

I love caramel candy, but I’m not a big fan of of the stick in your teeth, hard to chew variety of caramels. Back when I first posted this recipe, there weren’t a lot of options for plain caramel candies at my local grocery store. In fact, there was...