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Published Nov 11, 2014 Updated Sep 11, 2024 Thanksgiving is just around the corner and this year, we plan to celebrate a traditional American Thanksgiving with our 4-year son. Little G has attended pre-school and he came home one day and asked about Thanksgiving. We know it’s time we immerse himself to the American culture, as well as preserving our native Chinese and Malaysian culture. We wanted to raise him as a global citizen, one who is culturally sensitive and open-minded, and we wanted to celebrate as many festivities and traditions with him as possible....

Published Aug 03, 2021 Updated Aug 21, 2024 It’s the Memorial Day weekend and I am sure everyone has a party (or two) to go to. Memorial day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer when everyone will be grilling up a storm in the backyard, sipping cold drinks such as coconut water lemonade, raspberry lemonade, or boozy watermelon-tequila cocktail. But most of all, everyone will be savoring amazing BBQ, kebab, grilled chicken and so much more....

Hi Bold Bakers! In this article, you’ll learn exactly How To Feed A Christmas Cake, one of my very favorite holiday desserts. The process for a perfect Christmas Cake does take some time and some patience, but it’s absolutely worth it. Not only did I grow up making these in Ireland, but as a professional chef, I’ve mastered them. For other Traditional Irish Christmas recipes check out my Mince Pies and even my from-scratch recipe for Traditional Mince Meat, and, of course, my Aunty Rosaleen’s Christmas Cake....

How to go vegan this year – Key Points: • Be kind to yourself and realise you don’t have to be perfect all of the time • Get familiar with the best substitutes for meat, dairy and eggs • Research vegan recipes for your favourite dishes • Get to know what’s available in your local supermarket • Keep things simple • Think about cooking food that’s naturally vegan like lots of Indian, Italian, and South East Asian recipes Stephen and David Flynn, authors of multiple cookbooks, including Recipes for Happiness, Vegan Cooking for Everyone, and latest release The Happy Health Plan, and owners of The Happy Pear Cafe in Ireland Becoming a vegan isn’t an all or nothing kind of thing....

BBQ sauce adds sweet, smoky flavor to grilled chicken, beef, pork or even burgers. Before you dive into the grocery store’s bottles, why not try your hand at making it at home? Our homemade barbecue sauce is super easy to make, gluten-free, and comes together with pantry ingredients you probably already have on hand. It is our favorite sauce for grilling, putting on sandwiches, salads, tacos, meatloaf, baked beans or using as a dipping sauce....

Hi Bold Bakers! Shrikhand is the perfect dessert if you’re not a fan of anything too sweet, and it’s such a cinch to make your own at home! Already have an account? Shrikhand is a sweet-but-tart cold yogurt-based dessert from western India. Essentially, it is hung curd (we are using plain whole milk yogurt) and sugar. The result is a sweet, silky smooth, thick yogurt that I perfume with the incredible flavors of saffron and ground cardamom....

Hi Bold Bakers! WHAT YOU GET: My Sticky Maple Walnut Morning Buns are made with flakey, buttery Danish Dough and chock full of toasted nuts and cinnamon sugar. They’re an easy and impressive treat for any 5-star brunch directly from my new cookbook. Already have an account? Some of my favorite weekends are the ones where we have no plans — the ones where we don’t have to get up, get dressed, or drive anywhere....

Published Oct 12, 2019 Updated Oct 24, 2024 Jjamppong Jjamppong is a spicy Korean noodle soup with seafood in a spicy broth. It’s a Korean-Chinese dish with its origin in China. Called 炒码面 (chaomamian) in Chinese, this dish originated from Hunan and traditionally made with a white color bone broth. The Chinese restaurants in Korea started to adapt the dish to Korean flavors by adding Korean chili powder (Gochugaru) and chili paste to the noodle soup, making the soup red and spicy....

Hi Bold Bakers! It’s time for us to have a little chat about nut butters. From coconut butters in fun flavors like caramel and berry, to all kinds of flavored nut butters, nut butters and their alternatives are all the rage right now. While I’m not usually one to buy too much into trends of any kind, I think alternative nut butters (especially the healthy, keto ones) are here to stay....

Hi Bold Bakers! As you all know I am a big fan of making and, of course eating cheesecake! There is just nothing like that sweet, tangy and rich flavor not to mention, silky smooth texture. Oh, and the toasty sweet Graham Cracker crust, I cannot get enough of it! You may have seen me take my favorite cheesecake flavors like Strawberry Cheesecake and Oreo Cookie Cheesecake and transform them into super simple no bake cheesecakes....

Cherry, Oat and Almond Crumble from Eat to Sleep by Heather Thomas & Alina Tierney A comforting pud that makes the most of cherry season. Not only is it delicious, eating cherries regularly “can boost your melatonin levels, regulate your sleep cycle and help relieve insomnia” – yet another insightful tip from the sleep-inducing cookbook, Eat to Sleep. Cherry and Almond Traybake from Mary Berry’s Baking Bible by Mary Berry Delicious with fresh cherries or glacé, this throw-it-all-in cherry and almond traybake by Mary Berry is incredibly simple to make....

I was first introduced to Loco Moco when I lived in Hawaii and it became an instant favorite. How could it not be? It was all foods I already loved, but all stacked together in a bowl. It tastes exactly how you might imagine. Savory (dare I say “umami”), creamy, and oh so delicious! Now that I live in the states, Loco Moco is a little harder to find at restaurants....

These Mexican black beans are a savory, vegan, high-protein side dish that pairs perfectly with so many meals! I love how quickly they come together, and you probably already have most of the ingredients in your pantry right now. The onions and spices make the perfect sauce to keep everything together. If you want to add a little bit of spice, feel free to add some chopped jalapeno or diced green chiles with the garlic at the beginning....

Hi Bold Bakers! We’re talking about altitude — but not in an airplane. My Mile-High Sweet Potato Pie has a fluffy, pillowy meringue topping that is baked right in the oven but is truly out of this world. Already have an account? I never knew putting marshmallow-meringue and sweet potato together could taste so good, but the combo is what makes this recipe so fantastic. It’s all the things I love: soft, sweet, simple, and comforting....

This berry pie is so easy! It is a recipe I make again and again, and I recommend it to new bakers. The triple berry pie is a perfect recipe to ease into the art of making pies. My family loves it. It makes the whole house smell good while it is baking in the oven and the berry flavors combine beautifully. Who knew this berry pie recipe would be so simple to throw together a pie for dessert?...

Hi Bold Bakers! Graham Crackers, Chocolate and Marshmallows are essential ingredients for a S’more. So I’m taking those ingredients and combining them into 1 Big & Bold No-Bake S’more Pie. Already have an account? S’mores are quintessential summer desserts. Toasted around BBQ’s and campfires they are the perfect end to a hot summer day. Thinking outside the box, you can make a huge variety of S’more desserts like S’more Fudge or even Homemade S’more Pop-Tarts....

Hi Bold Bakers! WHAT YOU GET: A Cookies And Cream Ice Cream recipe that’s as classic as it gets — without an ice cream machine, no churning, and only 3 ingredients! Already have an account? I like a good, new, ice cream flavor as much as the next person (as long as it isn’t TOO weird), but if someone offers me something classic it’s near impossible for me to turn it down....

Published Sep 30, 2014 Updated Sep 11, 2024 This week I am traveling on the road so I have got my contributor Baked by Joanna to cover me with a couple of her dessert recipes. she has just the right dessert to start you off sweet and happy with this amazingly decadent, silky smooth, creamy, eggy Nutella creme brulee. Whenever I go out dining, I would always creme brulee. The reason is very simple: it’s guaranteed to pleased and very failed to please my sweet tooth....

READ NEXT: Chocolate Dipped Pretzel Rods Maraschino cherries – This recipe will make 36 chocolate covered cherries. Make sure to find the pre-pitted maraschino cherries with the stems still attached. You’ll drain all of the maraschino cherry juice and let the cherries dry. Butter – about three tablespoons, and make sure it’s softened to room temperature. Corn syrup – This adds a sticky sweet texture to the candy mixture. Sometimes I like to add a tiny bit of almond extract for added flavor....

Published Apr 05, 2019 Updated Sep 03, 2024 What Is Orange Chicken This chicken is the poster child of American-Chinese cuisine. If you walk into any Panda Express or Chinese takeout restaurant, you’re sure to find it on the menu. While sometimes called Orange Peel Chicken, it is the same thing. However, General Tso’s Chicken is not the same. While both are deep fried, General Tso’s chicken is usually a lot spicier....