"Light & Shadow" Features Sun-Soaked Sand Tones, Refined Black Metals and Unique Textural Elements Shining a spotlight on highly textural, premium design, KitchenAid reveals its most artful appliance to date, the Limited Edition Stand Mixer, Light & Shadow. The design-forward appliance is an ode to the maker, acknowledging that their passion and creativity in the … Continue reading KitchenAid® Illuminates How Inspiration Can Strike At Any Moment With Design-Forward, Limited Edition Stand Mixer
Category: Baking
cinnamon apple cider doughnuts
Using the best ingredients is the secret to cooking and when it comes to doughnuts, we use real butter, not margarine and real buttermilk, not powder. The recipe below also asks for apple butter. If you aren't familiar with this delicious concoction, you can generally find a jar at the farmers market, road side stand … Continue reading cinnamon apple cider doughnuts
Quick Tip: How to Roast Pumpkin
Autumn brings many flavors to the table and one of Mother Nature's most popular is pumpkin. Whether you're whipping up bread, pie or cookies you will need a pumpkin puree and it's always better fresh. When choosing your pumpkin, remember to use the small sugar or pie pumpkins, not the larger 'front-porch' variety. After your … Continue reading Quick Tip: How to Roast Pumpkin
Chef Erwin Mallet’s Raspberry Macarons
May 31 is National Macaroon or Macaron Day, not to be mistaken for a celebration of the new French president, and we are preparing to celebrate in the sweetest way possible. Macaron The name is derived from the Italian word macarone, maccarone or maccherone, the meringue. ~Wikipedia To keep in theme with their part French Mediterranean theme, Villa Azur's Executive Chef … Continue reading Chef Erwin Mallet’s Raspberry Macarons
Feta and Olive Oil Cakes
Each Easter Sunday the dinner table is filled with delicious foods and sweet treats. While the younger crew might want cake and fluffy coconut frosting, a few others will love nibbling on something of a different flavor. These delicious little Feta and Olive Oil Cakes are sure to please.
Chef Jeff Anderson’s Pumpkin Bread Pudding with Pumpkin Spice Whipped Cream
The day before Thanksgiving is hands down, the busiest day in the kitchen. Anything that can be made ahead of time is created in 36 hours before family and friends and sit down to dine together. Pies, cookies, desserts, croutons for stuffing are made and before I go to bed Wednesday evening, potatoes are peeled … Continue reading Chef Jeff Anderson’s Pumpkin Bread Pudding with Pumpkin Spice Whipped Cream
Memories of Christmas Past and Traditional Gingerbread Cookies
Hot chocolate, crackling fire and Christmas carols in the background are perfect ingredients for trimming the tree. 'Tis the season for traditions, eggnog and holiday cookies. One of my favorite memories of Christmas past is making whimsical shaped gingerbread cookies and adding a little hole at the top before popping in the oven. After decorating … Continue reading Memories of Christmas Past and Traditional Gingerbread Cookies
The best Banana Bread you will ever eat by Christie Kiley
Quick breads are one of the quickest delicious snack or breakfast foods. You can create any flavor you want by choosing your favorite grains, fruit or vegetables. This is my all-time favorite for banana bread that I adapted from a carrot cake recipe. It is by far the most moist and tastiest banana bread ever and … Continue reading The best Banana Bread you will ever eat by Christie Kiley
