Spring Entertaining Crisp Rosy Air Meringue cookies are a lovely offering for a variety of spring party celebrations. They’re quick to prepare & can be deposited into the oven without even giving them a second thought. A light scent of almond extract perfumed throughout give these sweet rosettes a signature taste but the flavorings can easily […]
Spring Entertaining: Classic Coconut Macaroons
Spring Entertaining Elementary Party Essentials Coconut macaroons are a rather simple treat ideal for a number of social celebrations. The most basic recipes are prepared with a combination of sweetened flaked coconut, egg whites & granulated sugar. Sometimes flour is tossed together with the coconut to coat it so that the egg whites cling better […]
The Basics: Eggs
Cooking & Baking Essentials How To Separate Eggs Eggs are such a valuable commodity in recipe applications. They play a vital role in cakes, pies, pastry cream & cookies by providing structure & stability. In savory applications, eggs step in as a binder for casseroles, a main course in frittatas & quiche as well as […]
Good Day Alabama: Mini Coconut-Key Lime Chess Pies
Spring Entertaining Sweet Tartinis {Watch the video tutorial courtesy of WBRC Fox 6} Spring shower season marks the beginning of special celebrations between family & good friends. With much to fuss over from babies to blushing brides, delightful nibbles are certainly welcome guests at your signature social. Mini Coconut-Key Lime Chess Pies are a simple dessert […]
The Basics: How To Make Chantilly Cream
Cooking Essentials How To Make Chantilly Cream Sweetened whipped cream makes any dessert better. Strawberry shortcake, trifle & banana pudding wouldn’t fetch any compliments without it. Chantilly Cream is simply sweetened whipped cream with a little vanilla extract added to it. It can be prepared by hand using a balloon whisk & a chilled stainless […]
The Basics: How To Zest Fresh Citrus
Cooking Essentials How To Zest Fresh Citrus The thin outer portion of a piece of citrus holds such gold & when added to recipes, just a tiny bit can truly take it from ordinary to extraordinary. Removing the zest should be a quick process if the right tools are used & a microplane grater stashed […]
Talk Of Alabama: Easter Cupcakes
Spring Entertaining Easter Sunday Celebrations {Watch the video tutorials courtesy of Talk Of Alabama} Pretty pastels signify spring in the south. Little girls in Sunday best clutch wicker baskets in search of eggs hidden beneath pink azalea blooms & between the thick blades of iris. Easter celebrations are more than deserving of the time & […]
The Basics: How To Toast Sweetened Flaked Coconut
Cooking & Baking Essentials How To Toast Sweetened Flaked Coconut Spring is the perfect time of year to feature coconut in a variety of recipes for special occasions. Right out of the package, stir it into cake batters, pastry cream or frosting for a distinctive flavor. But to really give your signature creations a lift, […]
Basketball Madness: Hoops Jerseys
Basketball Game Entertaining College Playoff Tournament Hoops Jerseys Gonzaga & North Carolina tip off with the National Championship title at stake so be certain to celebrate the big match up with a few basketball inspired party ideas. Create a team of your favorite players by crafting jerseys from simple card stock. A few wooden numbers […]
Basketball Madness: Sun Dried Tomato-Pecan Pesto Chicken Quesadillas
Basketball Game Entertaining College Playoff Tournament Final Game Fast Break College hoops comes down to the wire so buzzer beater snacks step up to the free throw line. Draw up a quick play to integrate these easy game time snacks into your party plan. Sun Dried Tomato-Pecan Pesto Chicken Quesadillas make great use of flour tortillas […]
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