Hi Bold Bakers! My summer berry pudding recipe isn’t like an American pudding, with its custard-like texture; it’s more of an English pudding, a cake-like dessert chock full of summer berries. But it’s also not like an English pudding since it’s actually not steamed. Already have an account? This homemade Summer Berry Pudding is a refreshingly cold, syrupy, berry-juice-soaked bread filled with sweet and tart berries. The pectin in the berries helps this dessert set and keep its shape after being released from the pudding basin or bowl....

As a foodie and a Harry Potter fan, I was always so intrigued by the food and drink in the Harry Potter world and Pumpkin Pasties are mentioned in the very first book! However, you don’t have to ride the Hogwarts Express or visit Honeydukes to enjoy these sweet and flavorful Pumpkin Pasties (although, I would highly recommend doing both!). You can delight Harry Potter fans old and young ANYTIME with this simple homemade pumpkin pasties recipe....

Hi Bold Bakers! Sure, the leaves have started to change their colors, and you’ve had to bust out your warmer sweaters — but is it really fall if you don’t have Apple Cider Donuts? I don’t think so! Already have an account? Apple cider donuts are a staple of the fall season and one of our favorites here! My apple cider donut recipe is all-around perfect. The donuts are delightfully sweet, so soft on the inside, with a delicious crunchy cinnamon-sugar coating on the outside....

Toasted Marshmallow Ice Cream from The Marshmallowist by Oonagh Simms Turning your favourite campfire treat into an ice cream flavour is always a good idea, as this genius Toasted Marshmallow Ice Cream proves. We love the light smokiness, which gives this recipe its unusual and utterly delicious flavour. Order The Marshmallowist here. Passion Fruit Sour Sorbet from La Grotta Ices by Kitty Travers A tropical sorbet that hits all the right sweet and sour notes, this delicious Passion Fruit Sorbet recipe from La Grotta Ices is the sort of thing we dream about when the temperature starts rising....

Hi Bold Bakers! By popular demand, I’ll show you how to easily create a gingerbread house with no kit or special tools required. And we’ll make it BIG & BOLD into a rustic log cabin. So let’s get baking! Already have an account? Get more holiday recipes at my Holiday Baking Headquarters!

Birthday Barbie Cake Barbie birthday cakes were all the rage when we were little girls. We each had at least one birthday when our mom made us a sparkly Barbie doll cake with our favorite new Barbie doll. It was a perfect gift and cake in one. Now that Disney princesses are all the rage, and the Disney princess dolls are a similar size, you can make the same kind of cake with a favorite princess....

Hi Bold Bakers! The holidays are all about tradition. I don’t get to travel home to Ireland even year for Christmas but I still manage to transport myself there by the way of food. Which is just one of the many reasons I made food my passion and career. So no matter whether I’m on the west coast of America or the south east coast of Ireland I can still enjoy the same recipes and flavors that I grew up with....

Hi Bold Bakers! WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS RECIPE: Learn how to make homemade mozzarella effortlessly with our straightforward recipe. Achieving authentic, restaurant-quality cheese has never been easier. Prepare to amaze your friends and family with mouthwatering, freshly made cheese straight from your kitchen, evoking an Italian bistro’s flavors! Already have an account? Ease of Preparation: Making mozzarella at home is simpler than you might think. Our recipe breaks down the process into easy steps, perfect for beginners and experienced cooks....

Hi Bold Bakers! As all of you know being Bold in the kitchen starts with a good foundation! From knowing the basics of how to create a crumb layer and decorate a cake to keeping a few classic recipes up your sleeve, there are some things every good baker has on hand! Already have an account? One of the most important things every great baker has perfected is frosting! From deep flavor to rich texture, frosting is so important and not to be overlooked!...

How to melt and temper chocolate You will need: 450g chocolate, chopped, or callets Cook’s thermometer Place 300g of the chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Heat 5cm of water in a pan and place the bowl of chocolate over the top, ensuring the bottom of the bowl is not touching the water. Allow the chocolate to melt slowly until the temperature reaches: 45-50C for dark chocolate 40-45C for milk chocolate 40C for white chocolate As soon as the temperature is reached, remove the bowl from the heat....

Published Dec 08, 2018 Updated Sep 04, 2024 Chicken Noodle Soup Chicken Noodle Soup is everyone’s favorite soup, especially during Fall or Winter. The weather has been cold in SoCal and I decided to make a pot of Chicken Noodle Soup, using my Instant Pot, the best kitchen appliance to make the soup. Why Instant Pot Or Pressure Cooker Is Great For Chicken Noodle Soup First of all, it takes only a fraction of time to make Chicken Noodles Soup in an Instant Pot....

Published Jun 19, 2018 Updated Sep 05, 2024 This time of year when the leaves fall and I start to feel the chills in the air, it’s all about braising, stewing, and slow-cooking in my kitchen. There is just something cozy about Fall cooking: the mouthwatering aromas wafting in the kitchen and the comforting foods that set our stomach rumbling. I love Fall. One of my favorite dishes to make is this inviting Italian braised chicken with just a few simple ingredients....

Published Aug 30, 2018 Updated Sep 05, 2024 Lemon and black pepper are two of the most common ingredients and when you combine them with a protein, for example: shrimp, magic happens. The interplay of flavors or lemon juice, pepper and briny shrimp produces utterly delicious recipe that you can’t stop eating. This recipe takes only 15 minutes max, and there is very little prep. It calls for five (5) main ingredients....

Published Dec 06, 2014 Updated Sep 11, 2024 It’s almost that time of year again. I have gotten Joanna of Baked by Joanna back for her amazing baking and dessert recipes. This time she baked these super cute and absolutely decadent chocolate bundt cake for us. I love the small package and the idea that everyone gets their own mini cake to indulge. Enjoy the season, happy shopping, baking, and eating!...

Published Nov 16, 2016 Updated Sep 10, 2024 Thanksgiving is next week and I seriously can’t believe that. How is it possible that a year has zipped by just like that? I am not sure if I am ready for Turkey day yet but I sure am ready for the desserts that I am going to have, for example: these cutesy mini pumpkin layer cake loaded with cream cheese frosting....

These homemade rolls are a favorite of my entire family and have been passed down for generations. My mom made these homemade rolls as far back as I can remember on Sundays and special occasions. Every holiday, you can bet that a basket of these incredible homemade rolls has been passed around the table. Always, the rolls were one of the first things to get devoured. You are lucky if there are some leftover for turkey sandwiches the next day!...

This beignet recipe makes the best beignets ever! They are fluffy yet have some density to them and are topped with the perfect dusting of powdered sugar. I first had beignets while visiting Louisiana. This is my favorite dessert from the beautiful city of New Orleans. If you’ve never been there, you should definitely put it on your bucket list. It’s a fascinating city full of rich culture, history, and food (of course!...

Published Apr 28, 2015 Updated Sep 11, 2024 Sorry for the lack of posting this past week or so, but I have very valid reasons. If you are a Pinterest user (follow me here or @rasamalaysia), some of you might have noticed that about 10 days ago, my entire website was blocked by Pinterest due to spam. Now I have to clarify that Rasa Malaysia is not a spam site nor do I engage in any spamming activities on Pinterest....

This Orange Pineapple cake is a perfect dessert for summer gatherings with family and friends. Light and fluffy lemon cake with citrus orange and pineapple flavors, topped with a fluffy, fruity topping that is always a crowd pleaser. Our dear family friend, Mary Alice, brought this cake to us and we loved it so much I had to get the recipe. It’s our favorite summertime dessert because it’s easy to put together, feeds a crowd, and just tastes fresh and fruity, just like a summer treat should taste on a hot night....

Hi Bold Bakers! Peach Melba is traditionally Peaches and Raspberry Sauce with vanilla ice cream. This dessert is straight out of the 80’s. The dessert was originally invented by a French Chef to honor the Australia opera star, Nellie Melba. As a frozen yogurt all the flavors work well together, and of course the color is undeniably beautiful. Already have an account? My Frozen Yogurts are made using just a hand full of ingredients and best of all no ice cream machine....