Hi Bold Bakers! Since introducing my Crazy Dough Master Recipe you have seen me take one simple bread dough and turn it into a variety of different sweet and savory baked goods including Pizza, Naan Bread and even a Nutella Loaf. Already have an account? Baking bread at home can be discouraging if it’s something you have no experience wit making. From how to mix the dough to proofing, bread making is a process even the best natural bakers have to work at to perfect....
Every time we have a big family BBQ or gathering, my mother-in-law makes these delicious Crockpot Baked Beans, and they’re always a hit! I have had BBQ baked beans many times before, and this is hands down one of the best baked bean recipes out there. They are hearty, full of great flavor, and not to mention, SUPER easy to prepare in the Crockpot. I will never make BBQ baked beans any other way!...
Hi Bold Bakers! I love the idea of sweet, chocolate Empanadas because they are a twist on the norm, something you don’t see every day. I thought Empanadas, being a very popular Latin American food, would pair perfectly with a sweet that is commonly enjoyed in Latin countries, Dulce de Leche. Already have an account? The first time I ate empanadas was when I moved to the United States I was smitten....
This Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas recipe is one of my favorite secret weapons. This dish is so easy to make yet it has such a gorgeous presentation, you could serve this to guests any day of the week. Tender chicken, an amazing sour cream sauce, all wrapped in flour or corn tortillas, this dinner is always a winner. I serve these Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas with our Mexican Rice, our Restaurant Style Refried Beans, and our Best Guacamole Ever....
An Easy Chicken Dinner I call this recipe “Easy Chicken Casserole” for two reasons. It is easy to make and it is easy to clean up after dinner. It could have just as easily been called “Delicious Chicken and Rice Casserole” or “Creamy Chicken Casserole” or “Comfort Chicken Casserole” because it is all of those things as well. I have used this recipe for the past twenty-five years as a simple weeknight meal....
This easy chocolate cake recipe is as simple to make as it is tasty! It whips up in no time, yet is a decadent and delicious dessert. It is quick, easy, and perfect for an “emergency” dessert when you are asked last minute! Everyone loves chocolate with fruit on top! Make this rich, decadent cake that is moist and delicious with a light and tasty frosting and a sweet cherry on top!...
I love making foil packets in the summer. It is so easy to toss all the ingredients into foil, wrap them up, and throw them on the grill. The kids even like to help make their own! These Hawaiian Chicken Foil Packets are definitely one of my favorite flavor combinations. With tender chicken thighs marinated in homemade teriyaki sauce, sweet and tangy pineapple, and the added flavor of peppers and onions, you really can’t beat it....
Published Jul 08, 2018 Updated Nov 12, 2024 Roasted Cauliflower Easy oven-baked cauliflower with garlic and Parmesan cheese. This recipe is so easy with only 10 minutes active time. A perfect side dish all year round! Little G eats very few vegetables, one of them is cauliflower, and only oven-baked cauliflower. This Garlic Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower is what I always make for him, to go with salmon, pasta, or chicken....
Hi Bold Bakers! WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS RECIPE: Make our savory Gourmet Blinis, pour a glass of champagne or sparkling cider, and let the festive evening begin! Tangy crème fraîche and salmon are traditional toppers for these fancy bite-size pancakes, and they’re the ideal vehicle for caviar as well. Already have an account? Buckwheat blinis have a satisfying earthy flavor, but they’re light in texture. Because these treats contain yeast, they have a subtle, delightful tang....
Published May 27, 2018 Updated Sep 09, 2024 Labor Day is around the corner and I am sure everyone is so excited for the long weekend and your big celebration before summer ends. Fret not, I have just the perfect recipe for you—Greek Chicken Kebab that is sure to wow your guests. These chicken kebab is so easy to make, so juicy, moist, and with the most amazing and refreshing flavors....
Then we grabbed our seats and feasted on these four sharing salads… Heralding the very end of spring and the start of summer, Jersey Royals and asparagus are in their short season at the moment so I couldn’t throw a Feel Good dinner without serving these special vegetables. There’s nothing like eating veg when they’re grown, harvested, cooked and eaten at their very best, as nature intended. There’s a little mustard and crème fraîche tossed through the potatoes and then capers, cornichons and fresh dill to add brininess and freshness....
Hi Bold Bakers! Start your week off right with my new Bold Baking Breakfast series. In my first episode, I’ll show you how to create my easy to make Homemade Granola with lovely maple and pecan flavors. Learn the tricks to making perfect granola every time and create a delicious breakfast dish perfect for any occasion! Already have an account? Subscribe to my YouTube Channel HERE! Watch the rest of my Bold Baking Breakfast Limited Series:...
Hi Bold Bakers! We have a big birthday to celebrate in this house! George is turning 1! George was born in Santa Monica, the 16th of Feb 2020 at 10.35 am. He weighed 6lbs 14oz. He came into the world like he had been here before. Relaxed, super chill, and laid back. He has been a joy from day one and I’m excited to celebrate his first year by making a homemade smash cake recipe!...
Published May 13, 2018 Updated Oct 06, 2024 It’s that time of year when all the sport enthusiasts and football fans are glued to their TV cheering for their team and watching football game. I see my friends’ updates on the social media all the time, watching the games, trash talking, eating, and then share their game day experiences online. I always wonder what they eat while they watch the game?...
Published Apr 05, 2019 Updated Sep 03, 2024 Best Honey Sesame Chicken Skewers This honey sesame chicken skewers recipe is inspired by Fine Cooking magazine, one of the many food magazines I subscribed too. I was browsing through the summer recipes in the issue and a similar recipe caught my eye. I decided to tweak the recipe quite a bit to make it easier with less ingredients, but no less delicious than the one on the magazine....
Hi Bold Bakers! WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS RECIPE: This Perfect Homemade Pie Crust Recipe is the best ever I have come across in all of my years of working as a pastry chef. Freshly made with good quality ingredients, this flaky, buttery, and delicious crust provides the ideal complement to the pie filling, enhancing the overall flavor and texture of the pie. Moreover, it carries fond memories with family, allows for personalization, and provides a sense of accomplishment and connection to tradition....
Published Jul 21, 2024 Updated Aug 12, 2024 Puffy Bread Puff bread is a delightful and visually appealing bread, celebrated for its puffy exterior and soft, doughy texture inside. A few months ago, I had a serving of this puffy bread in an Italian restaurant and enjoyed it immensely. Inspired by that experience, I decided to make this puff bread recipe at home. The dough is made simply with dry yeast, salt, olive oil, water, and pizza flour, much like how I make my homemade naan....
Koolickles aka Tropickles aka Pickoolas What Are Kool-Aid Pickles?Simply put, Kool Aid Pickles combine the traditional pickle brine with Kool Aid and sugar. Folks in the south, specifically the Mississippi Delta region takes credit for this sweet yet savory condiment. Whether they’re called Koolickles, Tropickles, or Pickoolas, they’re now gaining popularity all over the country. Turns out, we all LOVED them, even our kids! Something about the tart flavor and the bright color of the pickles makes this one fun snack to keep in the refrigerator....
Published May 24, 2020 Updated Aug 26, 2024 Mantou Buns Mantou is one of my favorite Chinese food! In Chinese, mantou is written as 馒头, a staple food in China. They are endless variations that you can try, with or without filling. In this recipe, I added some mashed sweet potatoes (yam) to the dough and turn them into sweet potato mantou. These Chinese steamed buns are so soft, fluffy, especially when they are fresh off the steamer....
Published Oct 20, 2014 Updated Sep 24, 2024 Looking through my baking recipes, I realize that the Spritz cookies that I baked for Christmas was quite the hit. I love all sorts of cookies, particularly those cookies that melt in my mouth cookies, for example: butter cookies. So, I decided to whip up a small batch of my very own Melting Moments cookies to satisfy my cravings. These melting moments cookie came out just the way I liked it....
