How To Make Butternut Squash Flan
Butternut squash is not only fun to cook with, it’s great to bake with as well! This sweet and slightly nutty gourd pairs perfectly with cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar, honey, molasses and more. It’s...
View ArticleHow To Make Praline Cream Puffs
The cream puff is one of the most decadent and dainty desserts in the pastry world. They’re as light and fluffy as a cloud and filled with delicious cream that makes it a dream to bite into every time....
View ArticleHow To Make Stollen Bread
Trust us, this is no fruit cake. Stollen bread (pronounced shtoe-len) is a German delicacy that has been made around Christmas time for hundreds of years. This cake-like bread is chock full of dried...
View ArticleHow To Make Sweet Tamales
A truly unique experience, sweet tamales are taking the culinary world by storm. No longer is one of Mexico’s signature dishes just reserved for the savory. Nope. There’s versions with caramel and...
View ArticleHow To Make French Bread
If there’s one French pastry that stands out from all the rest it is, without a doubt, French bread. Also known as the baguette if you feel like getting fancy, French bread is a staple of the French...
View ArticleHow To Make A Linzer Torte
Talk about an impressive title. The Linzer torte is said to be the oldest cake in the world. Hailing from Vienna, Austria, the oldest records of this recipe date back all the way to 1653. It wasn’t...
View ArticleHow To Make Heart-Shaped Cinnamon Buns
We love it when Valentine’s Day falls on the weekend because it leaves so many more options for fun ways to celebrate with food. Above all, our favorite has to be to do a romantic breakfast or brunch...
View ArticleHow To Make Baked Chocolate Mousse
It’s hard to put into words just how perfect this dessert is. Light, fluffy and a chocolate-lovers dream, the classic mousse gets a warm, gooey makeover with this version. It has all the features we...
View ArticleHow To Make Sarah Bernhardt Cookies
Although this recipe has French cuisine written all over it (and is named after a French actress), you would be surprised to find out it hails from a different European country. There’s not quite...
View ArticleHow To Make Candied Orange Peels
Sometimes the simplest of foods are also the best. Candied orange peels are one of our favorite indulgences to dig in to. Whether we’re eating them straight up, dipped in dark chocolate or as a garnish...
View ArticleHow To Make Fudge
What can we say? When it comes to favorite American confections, fudge has a special place in our hearts. The soft, melt-in-your-mouth candy has roots in the United States that date back to East Coast...
View ArticleHow To Make Cornbread
The cornerstone of Southern American cuisine, corn bread has been a staple dish of this country for about the same amount of time it has actually been a country. By combining some old world baking...
View ArticleAdd pineapple to your dishes
When it comes to giving your meals a tropical flair, nothing is as good as adding some pineapple. The delightfully sweet yet slightly tart flavor complements just about anything, from desserts to...
View ArticleHow To Make Marble Pound Cake
Traditional pound cake gets a makeover with this slightly fancier version. Everything you love about the classic cake-from the dense, moist texture to the delicious vanilla flavor-gets enhanced with a...
View ArticlePastry Arts Certificate Program: Sheri Gaskins Spotlight
Like many of our students, Sheri Gaskins always had the dream of attending culinary school without the means. Living in a small town in Colorado, her only option was a 2-3 hour drive away in the Denver...
View Article4 Ways to Enjoy Rhubarb This Spring
Rhubarb is plentiful in the spring, providing a distinctively tart taste that is perfect for your culinary academy dishes. Health pointed out that the vegetable is also full of important nutrients,...
View ArticleHow To Make A Floating Island Dessert
The famous floating island dessert. Known in French cuisine as œufs à la neige (eggs in the snow) and île flottante (floating island), this dish is an example of classic cuisine francaise. Its...
View ArticleHow To Make A Thanksgiving Leftovers Hand Pie
Want to make the most of your Thanksgiving leftovers? This tasty hand pie should do the trick! Filled with all your favorites from the big T day, these handy little snacks are the best way to get the...
View ArticleHow Baking For Others Can Improve Your Mental Health
It’s common for people to feel stressed and overwhelmed with the various tasks and responsibilities of their everyday lives. Anxiety disorders affect around 40 million adults in the U.S., according to...
View ArticleHomemade Oatmeal Cream Pies
If anyone could pick a childhood sweet they most fondly remember, somewhere between Twinkies, Ding Dongs and Spiderman popsicles lies one of Little Debbie’s best concoctions: the oatmeal cream pie....
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