Have a box of Bisquick handy?
Have a box of Bisquick handy?
Emma is a freelance writer who has a Bachelor’s in Creative Writing from the University of Florida. She first became interested in eating healthier and cooking homemade food when expecting her first child. After she made the decision to be a stay-at-home mom, she began to enjoy creating her own recipes across several types of cuisine. When she’s not busy cooking and writing or looking after her family, Emma enjoys long bike rides in nature. She also enjoys nature photography. Emma’s favorite nature areas, where she finds it easier to relax, include the mountains and the ocean.
Ham is pork from a pig’s leg, which has been processed and preserved by curing through dry or wet methods, and may or may not be smoked. It is made and used around the world in a variety of cuisines. Usually, I cook a whole ham at least twice a year, once at Easter and …
Strawberries have been around for many centuries. However, history dictates that the first strawberry cake, otherwise known as shortcake, was documented in the US in 1847. Shortcakes were popular in this era, but history has come a long way and the shortcakes we once knew have developed into a light-tasting dessert perfect for any occasion. …
Everyone has their own version of how a coconut cake should look and taste. The most common of these cakes typically comprises a white or yellow mix of coconut flavoring and/or shredded coconut. This coconut cream cake is very moist and rich tasting and not at all dense. One thing to avoid when preparing this …
Tarts are baked dishes with a pastry base and an open-top, covered with a filling. Although most modern tarts are fruit-based, a custard is occasionally added to the filling. Among the many flavors of tarts are treacle, meringue, Bakewell, and Tarte Tatin, which is an upside-down tart comprising fruit or onions. Jam tarts are also …
Even though Bisquick has baking powder already added, incorporating an extra teaspoon mixed with vinegar aids in the cake’s ability to rise for the eggless recipes. When it comes to making cakes, it’s important to have the right ingredients, so it doesn’t fall flat. Eggs not only give moisture and act as a leavening agent, …
Funnel cakes date back as far as 1879 and are believed to have made their way to America when German immigrants transported their recipes. We can find these delicious treats at carnivals and amusement parks and consist of a batter, which is usually poured through a funnel in a circular motion to get their shape. …
I have a good friend who loves poppy seeds, whether they're on bagels or in cakes. When I heard she would be coming to visit, I thought it would only be fitting to make her this vanilla poppy seed pound cake. I paired it with a lemon glaze to be drizzled on top, and it …
There are many names for rolled biscuits. Growing up, we called them tea biscuits, but we also know them as beaten biscuits, baking powder biscuits, or soft biscuits. These usually accompanied our Sunday afternoon dinners. I remember my first attempt at making these for a family get to together, and to this day my brother …
Quiche is a French dish usually made with a pastry crust filled with savory custard and cheese, meat, fish, or vegetables. The quiche Lorraine, which incorporates bacon, is the most well-known variation, but pretty much anything can be added depending on taste. Don’t think you have to stick to the traditional fillings. Quiche is a …
I love the aroma that fills my home from baking a fresh loaf of nut bread. Particularly banana nut bread. My husband is a sucker for most quick breads containing nuts and fruit, and usually asks me to make one as soon as the bananas turn brown. Whenever possible, I will double the recipe and …
