Learn how to make mayonnaise and aioli from scratch! It comes together in just minutes and is so much better than anything sold in a jar. When I read Julia Child’s My Life in France, I was struck but how often she spoke of homemade mayonnaise and her attempts to perfect it for the sauce chapter in Mastering the Art…
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These No-Bake Toasted Coconut Bars are paleo, vegan, gluten-free and beyond delicious. I’m guest posting for Food52 today. They asked me if I’d be willing to prepare a homemade version of Larabars, something I’ve always wanted to try. While I often find the ingredient lists appealing, homemade snack bars are almost always too sweet for me. The beauty of making…
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This Blood Orange Marmalade is rich in color and flavor and has only 4 ingredients! Serve it on scones or biscuits! Have you ever tried homemade marmalade? I enjoy it but it can be an acquired taste. True marmalades, such as those made from Seville oranges, should be slightly bitter. Many store bought varieties might as well be called orange jam….
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It’s very easy to make homemade soy milk! The final product has a smoother taste than store bought versions (and no weird filler or thickening ingredients like carrageenan). This is pure soy milk. I made soy milk! Last week I also tackled homemade tofu. I love a good iced soy latte when it’s hot outside, but these days I try not…
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This chocolate mousse poached pear tart is an elegant, beautiful dessert! Impress your guests with this stunning treat. I love rich, velvety, dark chocolate mousse. It’s one of those decadent treats I would enjoy every day if I could (though I don’t because that wouldn’t exactly be healthy). Chocolate mousse is for special occasions and it’s the perfect foundation for…
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