I have started making cookies I think pretty much sixteen years ago when I first moved to the states. I started with the pre-made ones, until I found a recipe behind the bag of Nestle chocolate chips. Always seen how fast they would be gone, I started making the dough and freezing it. Making sure […]
Author: Romi
Brownies Squares
There are two types of people when it comes to brownies, the ones who like fudge with a crust, and the ones who like them gooey. I am all for the crust and fudge on the inside. Making the brownie out of the box of course it is so so easy, but you know what’s […]
Meringue
When it comes to baking, there are three types of meringue and each of them with a different purpose. The Italian Meringue is the shiniest of all. I would use this meringue to decorate rustic cakes, where you transfer the meringue with a spoon or spatula and create the peaks with it. The Swiss Merengue […]
Sourdough
Sourdough is slow-fermented bread. What’s unique is that it does not require commercial yeast in order to rise. It’s made with a live fermented culture, a starter, which acts as a natural leavening agent. Sourdough is known for its delightful, complex flavor. It is not necessarily “sour” dough. The flavor can be either mild or […]
Pecan Pie
Pecan Pie, the simple, still impressive dessert. Your guests or host will be surprise with it. It looks like an elaborated and fancy dessert, but truth be said, its simple. It just requires paying attention to details, temperature, and times. You can’t go wrong with it! And the top? Decorate it as you wish! Get […]
Chocolate Soufflé
I often get asked what’s the difference between a Lava cake/ Molten cake and a soufflé. In my humble opinion, there are two main differences. The Lava cake/ Molten cake is a cake that it has not fully been cooked. The soufflé base is made of whipped egg whites (like a meringue) giving lots of […]
Caramel Flan
Everyday ingredients make this extraordinary flan. All of the ingredients are staples in the pantry/ refrigerator from every home! With the right technique, the results are amazing! The caramel adds the perfect contrast in flavor. Recipe Makes: 1 Flan or 6 RamekinsPrep Time: Active 10 MinsCook Time: 40 Mins Ingredients: 378 ml Heavy whipping cream […]
Brookies
The perfect combination of Brownies + Cookies. Chewy like a brownie crunchy like a cookie. Think no more! Recipe Makes: 2 DozensPrep Time: 20 MinsCook Time: 15 Mins Ingredients: 55 g butter 57 g dark chocolate 90 g dark or light brown sugar 15 g sugar 1 egg ½ tsp vanilla extract 5 g […]
Meringue Kisses
Meringue kisses are great to eat as a snack, use them to decorate a cake, put Dulce de Leche in between them, or simply add them to your fruit salad. Recipe Makes: 6 DozenPrep Time: Active 20 MinsCook Time: 80 Mins Ingredients 120 g Egg Whites (4 egg whites) 270 g Confectioners sugar Instructions: […]
Cheesecake
The only way cheese is dessert is when it’s followed by the word cake. Michele Gorman, Single in the City. Always a good choice. Besides a classic chocolate cake or lemon pie, a cheesecake will make more than one person happy. The good thing about it is that you can start with the classic version and […]