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Vanilla Bean Custard Recipe (& Vanilla Sugar)

January 26, 2021 By valentina 20 Comments

Vanilla Bean Custard in purple bowl with a wooden spoon

This Vanilla Bean Custard recipe is rich, creamy and super flavorful. It's delicious on its own and can be used in dozens of different recipes. And one of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Sweet Recipes, Gluten-Free Desserts Tagged With: vanilla, vanilla beans, vanilla pods, vanilla sugar

Red Wine Poached Crimson Gold Apples

December 18, 2020 By valentina 16 Comments

crimson gold apple poached in red wine with pistachos bits on top

Red Wine Poached Crimson Gold Apples are a stunning fall and winter dessert. Warmly spiced and  filled with vanilla mascarpone, they're presented … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holidays, Fall & Winter Favorites, Comforting Sweet Recipes, Gluten-Free Desserts, Christmas, Thanksgiving Tagged With: vanilla, cardamom, cinnamon, mascarpone, red wine, Crimson Gold Apples, Cuyama Orchards, fall fruits

Frozen Custard with Lemon and Lavender

October 14, 2020 By valentina 16 Comments

scoop of frozen custard with lemon and lavender in yellow bowl

Frozen Custard is one of the smoothest, creamiest and most delicious frozen desserts. And the lemon-lavender flavor combination is so tasty. It's a lovely … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Spring & Summer Favorites, Gluten-Free, Savory, Comforting Sweet Recipes, Gluten-Free Desserts Tagged With: ice-cream, vanilla, meyer lemons, lavender, gelato, custard, frozen custard

Cinnamon Ice Cream Recipe

August 27, 2020 By valentina 24 Comments

Cinnamon Ice Cream in white dish with cinnamon sticks

This Cinnamon Ice Cream recipe is both refreshing and warming all at at once, making it ideal for any season. And the rich creamy texture is so dreamy! I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Gluten-Free, Savory, Comforting Sweet Recipes, Gluten-Free Desserts Tagged With: ice-cream, vanilla, ground cinnamon, cinnamon sticks, egg yolks

Fig Preserves Recipe with Vanilla

August 25, 2020 By valentina 16 Comments

Fig preserves in a tiny white spoon over bowl

Fig Preserves recipe with Vanilla is made with whole vanilla beans and fresh figs. It's fantastic on toast and crackers, as well as grilled meats and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres & Snacks, Breakfast & Brunch, Condiments, Dressings, & Sauces, Comforting Sweet Recipes Tagged With: vanilla, balsamic vinegar, figs, mission figs, kadota figs, preserves

Chocolate Breakfast Bread Recipe

June 18, 2020 By valentina 40 Comments

three slices of chocolate bread

This Chocolate Breakfast Bread recipe is rich, delicious and lovely with coffee in the morning. Oh, and it doubles as a fabulous dessert with a scoop of ice … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Breakfast & Brunch, Comforting Sweet Recipes Tagged With: coffee, chocolate, cake, vanilla, yogurt, buttermilk, cocoa powder, breads, muffins

Avocado Zucchini Bread Recipe

April 4, 2020 By valentina 42 Comments

sliced loaf of avocado zucchini bread

This Avocado Zucchini Bread Recipe is packed with delicious flavors and a whole lot of nutrients to boot. It has a lovely soft texture inside and a light … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Breakfast & Brunch, Vegetarian, Comforting Sweet Recipes Tagged With: avocados, vanilla, cinnamon, olive oil, zucchini, all spice, zucchini bread, breads, quick bread

Champagne Blood Orange Crème Brûlée

February 11, 2020 By valentina 40 Comments

Champagne Creme Brulee with blood orange slice on top

Champagne Blood Orange Crème Brûlée screams Valentine's Day. From the vibrant red citrus, to the bubbly in the rich and creamy custard, this is a dessert to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holidays, Comforting Sweet Recipes, Gluten-Free Desserts, Valentine's Day Tagged With: sweets, vanilla, citrus, creme brulee, custard, blood oranges, Valentine's Day desserts, how to segment citrus

Cinnamon Cardamom Apple Butter Recipe

October 20, 2019 By valentina 28 Comments

Cinnamon-Cardamom Apple Butter Recipe - Cinnamon-Cardamom Spiced Apple Butter is as buttery as can be with no butter! With the fall flavors throughout, it's rich, creamy, smooth and oh-so-delicious!

Cinnamon Cardamom Apple Butter Recipe is as buttery as can be with no butter!  With fall flavors throughout, it's rich, creamy, smooth and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fall & Winter Favorites, Condiments, Dressings, & Sauces, Comforting Sweet Recipes Tagged With: apples, vanilla, cardamom, cinnamon, Fuji apples, condiments, spreads, fall falvors, fall recipes

How To Make Ganache

June 7, 2019 By valentina 39 Comments

Ganache in a white ramekin

Every chocolate lover should know how to make ganache! It's easy and has essentially two ingredients. You can use this chocolate decadence for truffles, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Comforting Sweet Recipes, Gluten-Free Desserts Tagged With: chocolate, desserts, vanilla, dessert party, ganache, dessert sauce, cakes, truffles

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