Desserts
Sugar Free Desserts
Nothing ends a meal as well as a good dessert. However, desserts are known to be high in sugar content, and if you are watching the scale, you might want to cut back on them. Alternatively, you can choose sugar free desserts recipes and indulge your sweet tooth while watching the waistline at the same time. Health experts say that contrary to popular belief, diets that are high in sugar and starch lead to obesity more than high-fat foods. The tricky thing about sugar is that it packs on a lot of calories per gram. Even more worrying is the fact that most desserts are a combination of starch dripped in sugar. When these simple sugars are absorbed into the bloodstream,...
The Best Holiday Desserts for Christmas
When it comes to the holidays, the food we prepare and love tends to be outstanding (or so we hope). Guests at our holiday parties should leave feeling full and satisfied (and begging for our recipes--right!?). Empty plates or serving dishes are satisfying for every cook/baker! Leaving with almost as much as you brought is never fun! You want to shine! If you're looking for a dessert that meets fits the bill plus some, we've got you covered! A whole slew of recipes is available at the tips of your fingers! From Pinterest to blogs, there's no shortage of ideas. But, how do you know if a recipe is worth making? The internet is FULL of ideas that don't quite "pan" out...
International Desserts Worth a Try
Always making the same desserts and looking for a new sweet treat to make? Look to the rest of the world to satisfy your sweet tooth, and bring some international flair to your kitchen. These desserts make great celebratory dishes, or can even be an everyday treat. Below are some of our favourite recipes for international desserts. A popular dessert throughout Latin America and Spain, flan is a thick, creamy custard drenched in caramel sauce. Begin by preheating oven to 350 degrees and melting 1 cup of sugar in a pan. Once melted, pour into a glass baking dish. Next, mix together 3 eggs, 12 ounces of evaporated milk and 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract. Pour...