Creamy, Dreamy, Spicy Fudge, and Not a Jar of Marshmallow Fluff In Sight.
I might make a couple of enemies around here with my next statement, so get ready: I think that fudge made with marshmallow fluff is Cheating. Fudge is all about achieving a very singular texture...
View ArticleCandied Nuts
First, this is a very easy way to make lightly candied and crispy nuts: Toss nuts (chopped or otherwise) with a pinch or two of salt and some simple syrup Spread out on a parchment-lined baking sheet...
View ArticleMarshmallows
Homemade marshmallows are lovely and bear little resemblance to store-bought. They are a bit denser and more flavorful. These are ridiculously easy to make. Once you try them, you’ll never go back...
View ArticleSpiced Nuts
Spiced nuts are great as a party snack, as a garnish for desserts, or even in a salad. There’s no set recipe, as far as I’m concerned, but here is the procedure. nuts egg whites brown sugar to taste...
View ArticleNut Brittle
Use almost any nut or seed (sesame, pumpkin, etc) to make a brittle. This recipe is easily doubled (or halved). Save Print Nut Brittle Recipe type: Dessert Garnish/candy What You Need 16 oz....
View ArticleReal, Traditional, Authentic, Amazingly Good Butterscotch Candy
Yesterday in the butterscotch versus caramel post, I said that both confections require salt, although butterscotch needs more than caramel. And then I thought of that 1848 “recipe” for traditional...
View ArticleHard Cider Peanut Brittle with Maple and Bacon
Do you guys know Brooks from Cakewalker? Well, you should. He’s a great writer, great baker, skilled decorator and all-around Nice Guy. And what does Brooks have to do with peanut brittle? Well, a few...
View ArticleCaramel Sauce and Caramel Candy: If You Can Make One, You Can Make the Other
Since caramel is made with molten sugar, many folks are afraid that it’s too hard to make. Actually, it’s not hard at all to make as long as you are careful around your sugar. Respect the sugar syrup...
View ArticleCashew Toffee
Remember way back when I talked about butterscotch? And then I sort of went on a tirade about the differences between caramel and butterscotch and how ripped off I feel when offered butterscotch but...
View ArticleTurtle Graham Crackers Candy
I have had turtles and s'mores on the brain ever since I made Kim's Turtle S'mores Chocolate Cake for her birthday celebration. So when I looked at my leftover butterscotch candy, ganache and pecans...
View ArticleHot Chocolate Custard with Coffee Marshmallows| Progressive Eats
Welcome to this month's Progressive Eats meal, and what a doozy! New permanent member Susan from The Wimpy Vegetarian has chosen a fantastic theme: Weekend Ski Party. Nice, right? It conjures up images...
View ArticleCoffee Maple Bacon Popcorn Treats (Breakfast Popcorn Treats)
I was scrolling through my instagram feed and came across a photo from Chef David Ruggerio he called "Death by Popcorn" made with caramel marshmallow, butter and brown sugar. We agreed that since he...
View ArticleOver 100 Sweet and Savory Thanksgiving Pecan Recipes Roundup
Pecan Sadness Before we get on with the sweet and savory Thanksgiving pecan recipes roundup, I need to address Pecan Sadness. A couple of months ago, Michael Procopio of Food for the Thoughtless posted...
View ArticleOrange Cocoa Coffee Pulled Taffy | #TBTFood
All product links are affiliate links. Thank you for supporting PCO. Just shy of three years ago, evil came to Sandy Hook Elementary School, and I was so horrified all I could do was pull candy canes....
View ArticleSpiced Nuts
Spiced nuts are great as a party snack, as a garnish for desserts, or even in a salad. There’s no set recipe, as far as I’m concerned, but here is the procedure. nuts egg whites brown sugar to taste...
View ArticleNut Brittle
Use almost any nut or seed (sesame, pumpkin, etc) to make a brittle. This recipe is easily doubled (or halved). Save Print Nut Brittle Recipe type: Dessert Garnish/candy What You Need 16 oz....
View ArticleHow to Make Old Fashioned Creamy Cocoa Fudge | Fundamental Friday
I Hear You Want to Learn to Make Old-Fashioned Creamy Cocoa Fudge I am here to help you, because just the thought of making fudge can scare folks. And what’s scarier than a fudge recipe? A random list...
View ArticleBourbon Honeycomb Candy Recipe
Usually when I make candy, I make it for its own sake. Last week, I made this Bourbon honeycomb candy recipe for the sake of cookies. You guys may remember that I was inspired by my friend Viviane’s...
View ArticleCaramel Sauce and Caramel Candy: If You Can Make One, You Can Make the Other
Since caramel is made with molten sugar, many folks are afraid that it's too hard to make. Actually, it's not hard at all to make as long as you are careful around your sugar. Respect the sugar syrup...
View ArticleCashew Toffee
Remember way back when I talked about butterscotch? And then I sort of went on a tirade about the differences between caramel and butterscotch and how ripped off I feel when offered butterscotch but...
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