A Little Slice Of (Vanilla) Heaven This easy, homemade vanilla slice is the dessert of my dreams! Creamy vanilla custard is sandwiched between layers of buttery puff pastry, then dusted with powdered sugar — it’s a showstopper that’s easier to make than you think! Why this recipe works I honestly can’t wait for you to try this because it’s just that good. For more creamy desserts, consider trying my coffee crème brûlée, this coconut cream pie, or my burnt Basque cheesecake next! What You’ll Need Directions Full quantities and instructions…
Continue ReadingSalmon Wellington (Flaky Salmon in Puff Pastry)
A Show Stopping Holiday Seafood Dish! If you’re looking for an impressive centerpiece that combines elegance with ease, try this impressive (but simple!) Salmon Wellington. This dish wraps tender, flaky salmon in a golden, buttery puff pastry, with a luscious Swiss chard and Boursin filling. Serve it with a tangy crème fraîche sauce, and you’ve got a restaurant-quality dinner right from your oven. I could eat salmon every single day! If you’re like me, try my oven-baked salmon Florentine, this flaky baked salmon with lemon and dill, or everyone’s favorite…
Continue ReadingClassic Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée (With Crackly Top!)
Face It: Crème Brûlée Is The Great Dessert Of All Time Crème Brûlée is the epitome of elegance in the dessert world. This classic French custard combines a velvety, creamy base with a caramelized sugar crust that shatters with the tap of a spoon. (It’s really similar to pots de creme, which is similarly creamy without the crisp sugar topping.) What makes crème brûlée so special: The contrast between the silky custard and the crisp, golden topping is a textural delight, making it a perfect finale to any meal. (For…
Continue ReadingButtery Pistachio & Chocolate Chip Shortbread Cookies
Sweet, Nutty, and Buttery Shortbread Cookies! Imagine the perfect shortbread cookie: the way the butter melts into the flour, the snap of the chocolate chunks, and the pop of nutty pistachios! These pistachio chocolate chip shortbread yield cookies that are indulgent, yet effortless! Perfect for gifting, celebrating with friends and family, or enjoying at home with your kiddos. Why this recipe works These buttery cookies are easy to make yet offer a bakery-quality result. With a nutty crunch from pistachios and the smooth richness of chocolate, they’re completely irresistible. Whether…
Continue ReadingCheesy Sausage-Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
Hearty Spaghetti Squash Boats with Italian Sausage Sausage-stuffed spaghetti squash is the ultimate cozy yet wholesome comfort food. Tender strands of roasted spaghetti squash act as a built-in bowl for a savory, cheesy sausage filling. Each bite is a medley of smoky Italian sausage, earthy spinach, sweet roasted red peppers, and rich marinara sauce, all topped with melty Mozzarella and nutty Parmesan. Why this recipe works Perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests, it’s a hearty, flavor-packed meal in one gorgeous package. For more delicious, elevated fall dinner recipes, try…
Continue ReadingEasy Cookie Butter Puff Pastry Snowflake
With a beautifully crisp exterior and warm, gooey cookie butter in every single bite, this easy, impressive puff pastry snowflake is the ultimate crowd-pleasing dessert! And it’s so incredibly simple that your kids could make it entirely themselves. I don’t even know how old your kids are or if you have any, but it’s that simple. Anyone can make this, and everyone will love it. Not a fan of cookie butter? No problem! Substitute with peanut butter, nutella, or pistachio spread instead. All easy, all delicious, and all oh so…
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