If you’ve ever looked closely at the cocktail bar you’re sitting at, you’ve probably noticed an assortment of small bottles—some filled with syrups, others filled with fruit or herbal infusions—near the garnishes, glass-rim seasonings, and bitters, or in the cooler. These are simple syrups and cocktail shrubs. Earlier this year we talked about the obsession...
Author: Spice-Rack-Maker
Caramelized Shallot Dip
This caramelized shallot dip is perfect for any holiday appetizer table. The shallots are sweet and combined with tart Greek yogurt and topped with a generous amount of chives. Serve this alongside Creamy Baked Macaroni and Cheese and a Sheet Pan Turkey! Ingredients for Shallot Dip For the rest of the ingredients, please refer to...
Cranberry Cake
This Cranberry Cake is a studded pound cake with flavors of orange and poppy seeds. The glaze is made with simmering cranberries that adds a lovely sweetness and pretty color. I love to serve this as dessert alongside this endive salad and pumpkin alla vodka for the perfect fall dinner. ngredients for Cranberry Cake For...
Missing Nabisco’s Chocolate Wafers? Make This Chocolate Crust Instead
Earlier this year, Nabisco discontinued its Famous Chocolate Wafers, one year short of the cookie’s 100th anniversary. Makers of icebox cakes and chocolate crusts were incensed, and you know what happens when a bunch of bakers get outraged? They riot in the streets! They organize sit-ins! They protest their local grocers! Well, not really, but...
Pumpkin Macarons
Get ready to embrace the essence of autumn with these delectable Pumpkin Macarons, where we infuse vibrant pumpkin spice and rich chocolate into delicate almond shells. Elevate your fall baking with these irresistible and festive treats. Updated November 2023 Delightful Pumpkin Macarons: A Taste of Autumn in Every Bite Feel that crisp autumn air? It’s...