Citrus Cheesecake In this citrus cheesecake, you have the happy combination of orange and lemon. While lemon takes front stage in this cheesecake, orange is providing backup to create a more well-rounded flavor. These are sure to impress citrus lovers, as well as make your kitchen smell wonderful while making them. They taste amazing withRead more
Mini Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecakes I have been pondering these Mini Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecakes ever since I bought the raspberry powder I used to make my Raspberry Dream Cheesecake. Natural raspberry and chocolate flavors are an amazing decadent combination, and are so rich and comforting. Raspberry Powder I bought raspberry powder online, and I love theRead more
Comfort in a Bowl There is something comforting about a nice bowl of soup, especially one packed full of vegetables and protein (lentils and other legumes have a lot of protein). Lentil and Sausage Soup has been a favorite in our household for while, and we had long ago made our changes (mainly theRead more
Cheesecakes Under Pressure I was gifted an 8 quart Instant Pot DUO yesterday, to add to my pressure cooker collection. The first thing I made (after completing my water test of course), was to run a full batch of my mini cheesecakes through it. This is the same recipe I use for my Mini CitrusRead more
Pistachio Love As I mentioned in my Mini Pistachio Cheesecake recipe (same base recipe, different cookware and cooking times), pistachios are my favorite nut, and my pistachio cheesecake showcases them beautifully. The dry roasted shelled pistachios provide that amazing pistachio flavor, a little saltiness, and great texture. You’ll find these delicious little nuts in the crust,Read more
Raspberry Dream I wanted a raspberry cheesecake. Not just any raspberry cheesecake, but one with natural raspberry flavor throughout the cheesecake. I think I accomplished that. Last minute, I decided to also make a white chocolate and raspberry glaze, along with homemade whipped cream and fresh raspberries. This helps bringing out the raspberry’s flavor andRead more
Maple and Pecan As I mentioned, in the Mini Maple Pecan Cheesecake recipe, I really enjoy the combination of real maple syrup and pecans. Those two flavors work so well together, and they also work amazingly in a rich and creamy cheesecake. Now, it is time for the Maple Pecan Cheesecake to be made as aRead more
Pressure Cooking Beans The Instant Pot (as well as the GoWise USA) electric pressure cooker does an amazing job at cooking the dried beans, without having to pre-soak or cook all day and made me really enjoy Red Beans and Rice more than I already did. Fresh herbs really brighten up the flavors, while theRead more
Mini Very Chocolate Cheesecake, Top View Very Chocolate When I decided to make a chocolate cheesecake, I decided to put chocolate in every part of the cheesecake. Yes, that is chocolate in every layer of this cheesecake. The result is chocolate graham cracker crusts (with walnuts for texture), a chocolate cheesecake base, a chocolateRead more
That Final Touch Homemade whipped cream is very versatile, and is a great way to add that final touch to a dessert or a coffee drink. Knowing how to make a basic whipped cream recipe, you can add your own flavoring touches (such as vanilla bean paste, mint extract, Kahlua or cocoa powder). I preferRead more
