Perfect for the summer heat, shandy beers are refreshing and light. Here’s a short history of the revitalizing British shandy. How do you like your beer? Dark? Light? Smoky? Dry? Pale? Strong? In a can? On tap? Cold? At room temperature? On its own? Or with something mixed in? With so many different types of …
A quintessentially British dish, Shepherd’s pie is made with ground lamb and seasonal veggies topped with creamy mashed potatoes. Flavorful and easy to bake at home! Did you know that what’s called Shepherd’s pie in America, is actually called a cottage pie in the UK and Ireland? This casserole-style dish of ground beef covered with …
Smooth and rich, the Baileys Oreo Cocktail with ice cream, vanilla vodka, Baileys, and Oreos is a delicious boozy dessert! The Oreo Cocktail with Bailey’s is a delight, both as a drink or as an after-dinner dessert! Who invented the Oreo cocktail? No one knows! But I surely changed this recipe a few times and …
Loaded with almonds, rice crispies, and strawberries, this Strawberry Chocolate Bark is one of the best no-bake Valentine’s desserts. A dreamy dessert for every occasion, rocky road is very easy to make too! White and milk chocolate combine to form this rich strawberry chocolate bark. Perfect colors for Valentine’s Day or any festive celebration, it …
This Nutella Trifle is a dream dessert! An airy Nutella mousse layered with rich brownies and roasted hazelnuts, the trifle is perfect for dinner parties. One of my favorite recipes with Nutella, this Nutella trifle is a good show stopper when having friends over for dinner. A variation on the traditional trifle, the Nutella trifle …
Colorful marzipan Christmas figurines on a blanket of frosted cream cheese snow make these red velvet snow globe cupcakes a magical Christmas treat! Red velvet cupcakes have a really Christmassy feel to them! Frosted cream cheese on a red velvet mound with little Christmas figurines of marzipan in a shiny gelatin globe. The kids will …
Conceived in London, the Espresso Martini is a rich and creamy cocktail that gives you the perfect kick any time of the day. With coffee as its hero, it’s ideal for entertaining guests or just as a classic after-dinner drink! What’s all the fuss about the Espresso Martini? The Espresso Martini is a creamy cocktail …
These delicious cranberry and apple turnovers are the perfect fall dessert. Warm and mellow with the sweetness of apples and tartness of cranberries, they’re just perfect for the holidays! Fall is here, and every home baker maybe thinking the same as me. It’s the perfect time for some puff pastry apple turnovers that crispy on …
Apple cider was always something we seasonally made at the London pub I used to work, along with mulled wine. Since we had to keep it warm, I always made the cider in a slow cooker, because it was convenient, easy, and could stay warm. Plus, it could be made in the morning, put away, …