There is nothing like a good sugar cookie recipe. The little white dress of the baking world, you can dress it up for any holiday, every occasion. This great recipe comes from NYTimes Cooking. History of Sugar Cookies in America Sugar cookies are a treat to bake, share and … [Read more...] about The Classic American Sugar Cookie
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Never Fail Angel Food Cake
Angel Food Cake has long been a favourite light and heart-healthy dessert. It is a great low-fat dessert on its own but also very versatile. You would think that since it is a base ingredient for English trifle. Originating in America in the 1880s, Fannie Farmer's The Boston … [Read more...] about Never Fail Angel Food Cake
Downton’s Rissoles of Salmon
This recipe comes from the Official Downton Abbey Christmas Cookbook. Sportfishing was nearly as popular as hunting with the upper classes, as we see in the final episode of Season 3, when almost the entire Crawley family goes to Duneagle castle in the river-rich Scottish … [Read more...] about Downton’s Rissoles of Salmon
Royal Chocolate Ganache Icing
We often see cakes frosted with buttercream, but if you are looking for an alternative, try this rich ganache icing used by the Royal Family. Very simple to make and produces a nice glossy result. Royal Chocolate Ganache Icing 1/2 lb. quality semisweet chocolate … [Read more...] about Royal Chocolate Ganache Icing
Mamma Agata’s Famous Lemon Cake
This super moist lemon cake became famous after it impressed Humphrey Bogart back in the day. It comes from Mamma Agata, whose family started an amazing cooking school, situated on the Amalfi coast. It is on my bucket list to travel there one day. Mamma Agata's Famous Lemon … [Read more...] about Mamma Agata’s Famous Lemon Cake
