The most common question I receive in regards to baking is, “where can I find alcohol free vanilla?” And there are a few options, one of which is LorAnn Oils. I was delighted to learn about LorAnn Oils alcohol free vanilla extract. I have been using this product in my baking over the past six…
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Queso with Cabot Cheddar
Is there anything more delicious than a velvety cheese dip to enjoy on Super Bowl Sunday? The flavors of this Queso Dip are perfect paired! Garlic, onion, tomatoes, cumin and jalapeños do a perfect dance inside this rich cheesy sauce. Queso is a Tex-Mex dip enjoyed by millions. This recipe uses evaporated milk, which helps…
Brownie Cheesecake Bites
My family has declared my brownies the best in the land. Maybe they’re biased. Or maybe they are. Either way, my brownies are amazing. I saw this brownie cheesecake dessert on Instagram and knew I had to recreate it. The original post, by Camilla Hamid is what inspired this recipe. These should be stored in…
Edible Cookie Dough
One of my favorite *secrets* shared with hannah is licking the spatula after baking. I am not concerned with the raw egg, but the raw flour, which can transmit salmonella. The trick to this edible cookie dough, is NO eggs and heat treating the flour to kill any bacteria. Heat treating takes less than 10…
The Perfect Grilled Cheese
Is there anything more nostalgic than a grilled cheese sandwich? I absolutely love making grilled cheese on a rainy day. This is my favorite, as it is packed with flavor. I used Cabot Cheese Extra Sharp Vermont Cheddar and paired it with fig jam. The sharp cheddar is perfectly paired with the sweet jam. The…
Gluten Free Pumpkin Cookies
Its starting to feel like fall and that means pumpkin everything! I don’t have much experience with gluten free baking, expect for French Macarons which are naturally GF as they are made with almond flour. I have been using Hearthy Foodshalal gelatin for several years and finally got around to trying the fruit flours! I…
How To Build a Cheeseboard with Cabot
Have you ever wondered how to make an Instagram worthy cheeseboard? You know, the ones with all the colors and cheeses and textures? Well, wonder no longer as I am going to show you how to it! FRUIT AND NUTS I use fruits that are in season. During the summer months, these include cherries, strawberries…
Vanilla Sheet Cake with Strawberries
I first made this cake in 2017. I had spent a Saturday morning picking fresh strawberries and I baked this cake later that afternoon. This recipe has been in drafts for an entire year. I finally got around to editing and sharing. And it comes with an important message. Just a few weeks ago, George…
Blueberry Banana Muffins
One of the easiest one bowl recipes. I love this recipe for its simplicity! And it is absolutely delicious. I add turbinado sugar to the tops for extra crunch! It is optional but highly recommended. This recipe calls for 1/2 cup smashed banana, which is one medium banana. If your banana is smaller or larger,…
Habanero Cheddar Focaccia
Focaccia is an Italian Flatbread. It is a yeasted dough and can include many flavor profiles, such as rosemary garlic, olive and tomato, and my take– a habanero cheddar. This recipe is made using Cabot Habanero Cheddar. I especially love the little zing of heat in this recipe. It is perfect with the sweet cherry…
