Tag: vanilla

As soon as you hear the words “angel food cake,” your mind instantly brings forth images of a snowy white interior, a golden exterior, and a delicate, tender crumb. It’s so light and airy it seems to float rather than rest on the serving platter. This recipe provides everything...

Crispy edges, fluffy centers, and a warm cinnamon‑vanilla aroma — these sourdough discard waffles are the perfect way to turn your discard into a breakfast worth lingering over. They get a triple hit of tang from the discard, buttermilk, and yogurt, making them the ideal canvas for sweet toppings,...

Anyone who grew up in New England definitely knows the sticky, creamy magic that is “Fluff”. It is the essence of the gooey, melty center of a toasted marshmallow captured at its peak and tucked into a jar. Yet, for all its sweet, nostalgic perfection, commercial marshmallow fluff has...

How does one define an ice cream cake? Obviously ice cream is the key component, but what else should one expect to find in an ice cream cake? Some recipes call for layers of actual baked cake, others simply layer different flavors of ice cream together, some might call...

Italian sprinkle cookies are a traditional Italian cookie consisting of a soft, tender, cake-like cookie commonly flavored with almond, lemon and/or vanilla extracts dunked in sweet glaze and topped with colorful sprinkles. They are one of three cookies that I always associated with my Italian heritage — egg biscuits...

This recipe was born of necessity more than anything else. I’m certain everyone has experience with at least one, if not more, instances of the phenomenon termed “shrinkflation” (a portmanteau of “shrink” and “inflation”) impacting a favorite product. This is the practice of reducing the weight, volume or size...

I am an absolute sucker for a good cheesecake. By “good cheesecake” I mean a tall, dense, insanely creamy, lightly tangy, rich custard atop a buttery, crispy, crunchy, sweet graham cracker crust. I cannot even begin to tell you how many cheesecake recipes I’ve have made over the years...

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...

Updated April 22, 2026 Big News! These Butterbeer Blondies are now award‑winning, thanks to a first‑place ribbon at our 2026 county fair — so yes, they’re officially blue ribbon worthy. These magical treats are tall, fudgy blondies with warm, creamy vanilla and strong butterscotch notes. The base is studded...