How-to Baker Recipe Round Up

Honey Lavender Ice Cream

Brian Sly-Haley — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 20:53:06 +0000

Chill & Freeze Time: 4 hours | Yield: 1 quart of ice cream

On first bite, this ice cream recipe gives you the slight floral taste of lavender blossoms...followed by a warm honey flavor. It's perfect for a summer afternoon or entertaining dinner guests. Continue reading →

Cake Mix Doctor Pound Cake

Brian Sly-Haley — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 23:32:28 +0000

Cook Time: 14-20 minutes | Yield: 12 giant cupcakes or 24 regular cupcakes

Who knew cake mixes could taste so good? This dressed up cake mix is light and full of air; yet strong enough to support any amount of strawberry and whipped cream. Continue reading →

How-to Hull Strawberries with a Pastry Tip or Paring Knife

Brian Sly-Haley — Mon, 02 May 2011 23:18:01 +0000

This is your ultimate photo tutorial to remove the strawberry hull without buying a fancy gadget. Continue reading →

Savory Pizza Cupcakes

Brian Sly-Haley — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 21:54:36 +0000

Bake Time: 20-25 minutes | Yield: 12 Pizza Cupcakes

Be the star of the next dinner party with these savory pizza cupcakes. They're perfect as an appetizer or party snack. Continue reading →

Tuscan Herb and Sun Dried Tomato Bagels

Brian Sly-Haley — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:45:45 +0000

Cook Time: 30-35 minutes | Yield: 12 bagels

Bring a piece of Tuscany to the breakfast table with this herb and sun dried tomato bagel recipe. These bagels take advantage of a slow overnight rise in the fridge which gives them an impressively complicated flavor without a lot of fuss. Continue reading →

Puff Pastry Cinnamon Twists

Brian Sly-Haley — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 16:21:49 +0000

These Cinnamon Twists are made with a quick puff pastry dough that goes together in about 10 minutes. When combined, cinnamon and puff pastry prove to be no match for sweet tooth cravings! Continue reading →

Homemade Cream Cheese without a Starter Culture

Brian Sly-Haley — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 22:06:15 +0000

Freshly made cream cheese is ridiculously easy to pull off and requires no fancy equipment or ingredients. This photo tutorial can help you solve the age old dilemma of lonely fresh bagels. Continue reading →

How-to Render and Can Your Own Lard

Brian Sly-Haley — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 04:06:44 +0000

Warning! Rendering your own lard leads to making ultra flaky pie crust. Use this picture tutorial to help pull this project off without a hitch. Continue reading →

Chipwich Ice Cream Sandwiches

Brian Sly-Haley — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 04:42:12 +0000

Cook Time: 12-14 minutes | Yield: about 16 ice cream sandwiches

Fresh chocolate chip cookies pair with vanilla bean ice cream to make this 1980's American favorite...the Chipwich! Continue reading →

One Giant Cinnamon Roll

Brian Sly-Haley — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 20:25:38 +0000

Cook Time: 25-30 minutes | Yield: One giant cinnamon roll

What's not to love about an 18-20 inch wide cinnamon roll? Despite it's impressive size, this recipe goes together very easily and will surely impress the family and friends. Continue reading →