Have you ever had brandy butter–also called hard sauce? It’s a delightful combination of butter, sugar, and brandy, with some additional flavoring from vanilla and orange zest, and is traditionally served on top of a warm slice of plum pudding. All that buttery goodness melting into a moist, fruity cake? Sounds yummy to me! Fortunately,… Read More How to Make British Brandy Butter
Roasted rainbow potatoes with a mornay sauce is dish that I found intriguing. Just after Thanksgiving, Busy Baker and I attended a very elegant outdoor wedding which served some dazzling food. One of the items on the dinner buffet was a rainbow potato dish. Since I enjoyed it, I hunted down the chef who was… Read More Roasted Rainbow Potatoes with Mornay Sauce
Several years ago, Grandma, Grandpa, Mom, and I went to visit my great-aunt and uncle in north Georgia for a few days. It’s always nice to visit family, especially when you haven’t seen them for a while. At the end of our visit, Aunt Karen gave us a big jar of homemade lemon curd to… Read More Homemade Lemon Curd
Having the right Caesar dressing for your Caesar salad can be frustrating to find. You might have moved, and can’t buy your favorite dressing anymore. No need to fret. Homemade Caesar dressing isn’t hard to make, and doesn’t require fancy kitchen gadgets. This recipe is the secret sauce for your next Caesar salad. 🥗 Why… Read More Classic Homemade Caesar Dressing
Are you looking for a crowd pleasing appetizer to share with friends? This quick and easy dill pickle dip is sure to please all pickle loving fans out there. 😋 It quickly comes together, and is so easy to make; it just requires a little chilling time for the best flavor. Plain potato chips or… Read More Quick and Easy Dill Pickle Dip
Creamy spinach dip is an easy appetizer to whip up for company. This past week, I made this dip and brought it to a gathering of twenty people. It seemed to be quite popular with the men that were there that night, due to the extra kick it from the hot sauce. I served it… Read More Creamy Spinach Dip
Tortellini with basil alfredo sauce has been my busy Baker’s 🍞 favorite creamy pasta dish for the past six years. She likes to have it on special milestone days. You too will happily oblige your loved ones when you cook this for them. This basil alfredo sauce is a snap to whip up for dinner.… Read More Tortellini with Basil Alfredo Sauce
The first time I remember having crème fraîche was at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel, during an afternoon tea. I had heard of this French sour cream-like dairy product before, but never tried it! Spreading it on a fresh blueberry scone with lemon curd was definitely a memorable first experience with crème fraîche. 😋 Imagine… Read More Super Easy Crème Fraîche
