If you are looking for a moist, freezable, pretty to gift pumpkin bread, this is the best pumpkin bread recipe I have ever made. The Nordic Ware Harvest Loaf Pan is amazing but if you don't have that don't despair. Make a regular style 9*5 loaf and drizzle it with Torani Pumpkin or Caramel Sauce. ...
Summer Beet Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette
A few months ago my friends and I took a cooking class where we learned how to make this amazing Summer Beet Salad with pickled and candied oranges, almonds and a to die for citrus vinaigrette. I have now made it at home several times and have adapted it a little more to the home kitchen but beware this does take a while to make due to all the steps and it makes enough to feed a large picnic. This is going to be your summer picnic potluck go to for sure! Step 1: Pickle and Candy the Orange Peels Ingredients: 3 whole oranges, sliced with peels left on 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup white wine vinegar 3 whole cloves 1/2 cinnamon stick 1/2 c water Directions: Place the orange slices in a pot and and cover with water (not the 1/2 c needed above). Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce to a simmer. Continue simmering for 1 hour. Strain the orange slices and return them to the pot. Add the remaining ingredients and stir to help dissolve the sugar. Bring to a gentle simmer. Continue simmering, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature. Separate the orange pulp from the rind and discard the pulp. Slice the rind into 1/8" think ...
How To Make Hard Candy: Peppermint, Cinnamon & Orange
The question of how to make hard candy frequently comes up on the Facebook page, Glue Sticks & Glitter. That's why I was excited when Heather Meeks volunteered to create this post for everyone. If you haven't checked out Heather's recipes yet, she's recently joined us and shared a fantastic Gingerbread Men Recipe just a few days ago. Be sure to take a look at her work—it's incredible. Now, let's dive into Heather's recipe! This recipe is a holiday tradition in my home. I experimented with peppermint and orange in addition to the cinnamon bark, and they were fantastic! Don’t let the idea of making hard candy scare you; it’s actually quite simple! How To Make Hardy Candy: Peppermint, Cinnamon & Orange What You Will Need: This list contains affiliate links How To Make Hard Candy Making hard candy is a fun and delicious activity, perfect for family time! Just gather your ingredients, and follow the simple steps to whip up some peppermint, cinnamon, and orange treats that everyone will love. Trust me, you’ll feel like a candy-making pro in no time. So, let’s dive into how to make hard candy that will have everyone coming back for more! ...
Gingerbread Men With Essential Oils
When my friend Heather Meeks told me about her Gingerbread Men with Essential Oils I knew I had to get her to share. She is an amazing baker (did you see her Pumpkin Spice Muffins earlier this year?) and I just knew you all would love these. This is what she had to say: I got RAVE reviews from my gingerbread men! I didn't tell them my secret ingredient but I'm sharing with you guys! The 3 year olds in my class LOVED them! Even my super picky, won't eat anything but a hot dog, nephew! I'd say that was success! Heather adapted her gingerbread men recipe from Sally's Baking Addiction to use the Young Living Essential Oils (there is a great sale on them right now-follow the link) we both love so much. Here is Heather's version: Gingerbread Men With Essential Oils Recipe Ingredients: This list contains affiliate links 10 Tablespoons (145g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature 3/4 cup (150g) packed light or dark brown sugar 2/3 cup (160ml) unsulphured molasses 1 large egg, at room temperature 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 3 and 1/2 cups (437g) all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 Tablespoon ground ginger 1 Tablespoon ...
White Chocolate Cherry Almond Bark Recipe
This white chocolate cherry almond bark is the perfect quick and easy recipe to for the holidays. It's rich and decadent, yet takes minutes to make. As you all know, that is exactly the type of recipe you will find on this blog. Things that make you look like a hero in a short amount of time! For this recipe I bought everything at my local big box chain except the orange oil. White Chocolate Cherry Almond Bark Ingredients 3 cups white chocolate melting wafers. I use Ghirardelli which is easy to find this time of year. I buy them in bulk and use them in my Peppermint Bark Snowflakes too. 3/4 cup chopped almonds 1/2 cup chopped dried tart cherries 6-8 drops Orange Essential Oil. I'm offering a great sale on Young Living right now. (optional but really brings it to the next level) Directions for White Chocolate Cherry Almond Bark Melt white chocolate wafers in a double boiler or in a microwave safe bowl at 50% power for 3 mins stopping every minute to stir. Add in almonds, cherries and orange essential oil. Stir well. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Pour chocolate mixture onto parchment paper and spread thinly with spatula. Place cookie ...