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I love baking for family and friends and am always on the look-out for easy delicious desserts that could be made ahead of time. Luckily for me, my sister Nhumy has found this recipe by Chef Pailin Chongchitnant and has made the perfect refreshing summer dessert, to her family’s delight and praise. My sister has …
When I first saw this phyllo crinkle dessert on TikTok, I immediately knew that I had to make it! Not only it looked luscious, crispy and gooey, it also seemed super simple to put together! The creator, @RamenaSaidWow, explained that this is a Middle Eastern sweet treat called muakacha, which means “wrinkled” in Arabic …
Valentine’s Day this year will be different. Most likely it will be a low-key meal celebrated at home . Here are some ideas to make this day special for your sweetheart and add a sparkle of romance. The best part about this menu is you can use store-bought ingredients and add your special touch to …
If you have a weakness for chocolate but don’t want to slave away in the kitchen, this is the perfect recipe for you! It’s a fluffy light French chocolate cake with a slightly crispy crust and light, soft center. This recipe is shared by my sweet sister Nhumy Leuthold who’s currently self confining in Woodstock, …
Frosted Cranberries add a festive touch to any appetizers or desserts, home made or store-bought. Here’s a really easy and simple recipe. You only need 2 ingredients: a pack of fresh cranberries and 1 and 1/2 cup sugar. First wash the cranberries In a medium sauce pan, heat 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 cup water …
I’m so happy that Persimmon season is finally here! They are my favorite Autumn fruit… What is a Persimmon? Persimmons are native to Japan, China, Korea, Burma and Nepal. Like the tomatoes, persimmons are not commonly considered to be berries, but morphologically the fruit is in fact a berry. Persimmons are not only delicious, but full …
When visiting Tuscany, our group of friends had an excellent and copious meal at the famed Officina della Bistecca, by Dario, the mad butcher from Panzano. The lunch lasted for over four hours with multiple courses and we were all so full that we could not possibly take another bite… Then came the coffee and house …
This is a delicious Fresh Berries Cheese Pie, with a creamy cheese filling, caramelized crispy puff pastry crust, combined with the tart-sweet taste of fresh blueberries and raspberries that will wow your whole family on 4th of July or throughout summer! This recipe is adapted from a Martha Stewart recipe. Make sure to check out …
Check this out for easy recipes ideas for your 4th of July celebration at home. It would be great to express our patriotic spirit and prepare some Red, White & Blue food to celebrate 4th of July with the family. Sharing with you some ideas to put together a festive yet fuss-free spread, combining store-bought …
In Fall, there’s an abundance of persimmons, one of my favorite fruits. It’s delicious consumed fresh, but when there are a lot of extra fruits, it’s a great idea to bake a persimmon cake. In this recipe, I’m using Fuyu persimmons which can be eaten crunchy, or soft and sweet when ripe. There’s another common …
