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
These are a Girl Scout Cookie version of my Mini Citrus Cheesecakes, using Savannah Smiles for the crusts. With those wonderful cookies making their way back into our kitchens, I hope these give you another reason to buy some for yourself. I have a special place in my heart for Girl Scout Cookies because howRead more
Pistachios Pistachios are my favorite nut, and these mini pistachio cheesecakes showcase them beautifully. The dry roasted shelled pistachios I used provide that amazing pistachio flavor, a little saltiness, and great texture. Rather than finely chopping them myself, I chopped up extra in my food processor and store the excess for future use. I reallyRead more
Mint and Chocolate My son is in love with mint and chocolate, as well as some other people in my life, and have been asked to make this cheesecake flavor for a while. I have to admit, I was a bit nervous about making mint the star in a cheesecake, but I did it!Read more
Creole Style Shrimp and Sausage Jambalaya Jambalaya I love jambalaya, but was afraid to make it for a long time, I think my brain made it seem more complicated than it really was. I have now made it countless times over the last 5 years, and have noticed that the details matter. AndRead more
Cube It: A Way to Plan Ahead for Flavor with Onions and Garlic by www.KaylasFoodObsession.com My husband and I love finding ways to add flavors to our dishes without creating a lot of work for ourselves, but we are willing to put in a little time if it means making our lives easier and tastier inRead more
This is a soup that has a long history for me, personally. My step-mom (Ramphai) is originally from Thailand, and she is an amazing cook. During trips to visit her and my dad in Alaska, she should make this soup for breakfast before we would go out fishing with my dad. Sometimes I would askRead more
This started as a tale of seeking a kahlua cheesecake recipe that had a good coffee flavor in the cheesecake itself, wrapped by chocolate and covered in whipped cream. The recipe I decided has the most potential also had chocolate in the batter, which wasn’t what I was looking for but intrigued me. IRead more
by www.KaylasFoodObsession.com Wing night was a hit at my house! Yes, the skin was very crispy. Yes, the meat was tender. No, I didn’t use flour. To do this, I moist cook it through (tenderizes everything, keeps it moist), and then dry cook to get the perfect crispness on the outside. This was a longer process,Read more
I love quick breads (such as banana bread and pumpkin bread), there is something comforting about them…and they disappear quickly in my house. I decided that I really wanted to try making an applesauce quick bread, since I have a lot of homemade applesauce needing to be used. This recipe was based slightly onRead more