Simple and delicious, this tasty fall treat will quickly become a family favorite. Are you ready? It's that time of year again when heavier flavors begin to dominate menus across the country. Cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, apples, squashes and deep cooked meats are once again on the menu. When the sidewalk is littered with dry … Continue reading Cinnamon Apple Butter
Category: Desserts
The sweetest time of the year: National Ice Cream Month
The inside scoop to celebrate America's favorite dessert Summer is in full swing, and ice cream lovers everywhere are finishing their time in the sunshine with the treat they love most. That's why the National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA) is celebrating America's favorite dessert this month. And there is a lot to celebrate … Continue reading The sweetest time of the year: National Ice Cream Month
angel food strawberry shortcake
Dreaming of warm weather? We have the perfect cake for you. Summer shines brightest when we indulge in the season’s bounty, especially the simple joy of fresh berries. Whether it’s incorporating them into delightful recipes or savoring them straight from the vine, strawberries hold a special place in our hearts. Gathering these ruby gems at … Continue reading angel food strawberry shortcake
Sour Cherry Galette
Rustic and simple, the sour cherries pair perfectly with a sweet dessert wine like Cresta Bella Port. Note: Crushed almonds and vanilla bean ice cream are perfect companions to our tart cherry dessert and Cresta Bella California Port. BASIL & SALT'S SOUR CHERRY GALETTE Ingredients Galette Crust 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon sugar … Continue reading Sour Cherry Galette
Dainty Petit Fours with Buttercream Fondant
The perfect treat for Mom! Also known as Fondant Fancies or French Fancies, these fancy confections would be served at the end of dinner or with coffee and tea. All the women of Downton Abbey would want to offer this rather beautiful treat with their tea service. As we prepare the menu for Basil & … Continue reading Dainty Petit Fours with Buttercream Fondant
Basil & Salt’s Malted Chocolate Milkshake
A recipe and a contest! Nearly everyone has their own go-to milkshake recipe and we would love to hear from you! This summer, Basil & Salt Magazine would like to share your favorite milkshake recipe! We will choose three out of all the entries, and showcase your milkshake photo, you, and your recipe! We have … Continue reading Basil & Salt’s Malted Chocolate Milkshake
Let’s make an Eton Mess
Spring desserts are on our radar and we are ready for berry season. So let's make an Eton Mess! This traditional English dessert is so simple and can be customized in various ways to fit all the favor profiles in attendance at your backyard summer gatherings. Note: Tossing a few blueberries in the mix will … Continue reading Let’s make an Eton Mess
Gaea’s Olive Oil Cake
Zesty and fresh, this olive oil cake will have friends and family asking for more. The holidays are well behind us, and we are moving on to lighter, fresher flavors. Orange liqueur and fresh orange juice give this recipe the citrus zing we crave as we move deeper into winter months. What makes Gaea Premium … Continue reading Gaea’s Olive Oil Cake
Chocolate, bubbly, strawberries and mousse
Art de Fete's decadent recipes for a night of romance The history of Valentine's Day is obscure, and further clouded by various fanciful legends. The holiday's roots are in the ancient Roman festival of Lupercalia, a fertility celebration commemorated annually on February 15. Pope Gelasius I recast this pagan festival as a Christian feast day circa 496, declaring … Continue reading Chocolate, bubbly, strawberries and mousse
Simple Lemon Curd
Made with zesty lemons, sugar, and a touch of butter, this citrusy delight offers a tantalizing balance of sweetness and tang. Lemon curd is a basic custard, meaning it's thickened by eggs. Although many curd recipes call for just yolks, I prefer to use a combination of whole eggs and yolks to add a bit … Continue reading Simple Lemon Curd
