Super crispy and flaky on the outside and slightly chewy inside, my dim sum favorite, scallion pancakes, make a wonderful snack that you’ll love! {Vegan}
This juicy pastry crosses a peach cobbler with a caramel-coated apple tarte Tatin To make it, the peaches are caramelized with sugar in a skillet just like apples are in a classic tarte Tatin But then, instead of being covered with pie dough or puff pastry, the fruit is topped with fluffy biscuit dough
Southern fried corn, a dish with deep roots in African American cooking, preserves fresh kernels and their natural sweetness It’s traditionally made with corn shucked fresh from the cobs Reserving the “milk” — the milky liquid from the lining of the cob — makes this dish lightly creamy without any cream
These naturally purple pops are made with a combination of simmered blueberries puréed into an easy no-churn ice cream base You can substitute yogurt or crème fraîche for the sour cream; either will give the popsicles a subtle tang You can use fresh or frozen berries
Chilled, creamy and not too sweet, this simple, no-bake icebox cake is a perfect dessert In truth, it’s even a bit like tiramisù, but with ripe summer fruit Store-bought ladyfingers make it easy; shop at the farmers’ market for the best fruit
Fresh watermelon juice is one of summer’s most refreshing treats, and is arguably even more of a treat when used to make specialty summer cocktails Its fresh, sweet flavor pairs well with everything from vodka to tequila to gin, and, in this case, white rum Inspired by the ingredients in a classic daiquiri, this recipe uses frozen cubes of watermelon in place of ice for a potent, full-flavored drink
Mocha Mug Cake. A quick and delicious chocolate cake with a hit of coffee. This easy mug cake is perfect for when you need quickly whip up a sweet treat!
Fragrant with the sunshine of lemon zest, the crackly almond roof of this summer-in-a-dish dessert gives way to jammy berries begging to be swirled with ice cream To make this dead simple treat even easier, the crisp topping is simply stirred with melted butter, which binds together the dry ingredients while giving the mixture a sturdiness that holds up against the juicy fruit Sliced almonds require no chopping and add a delicate crunch, but chopped pecans would be delicious here too, as would pinches of spices, such as cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom or even black pepper
Producing a classic baguette with a thin, shattering crust and tender, slightly sweet interior at home requires both practice and a few pieces of special equipment (see Tip) — using a scale is highly recommended — but it’s an incredibly rewarding process For the greatest flexibility, start the recipe in the morning the day before you want to bake and refrigerate the dough overnight You can bake the loaves at any point the next day.
The best lemon bars are just sweet enough to temper lemon’s acidity while heightening its heady tang Adding zest to the curd would have detracted from its comforting smoothness with chewy bits Instead, the wisps of lemon peel bake into the cookie, which is snappier than classic shortbread to provide a contrast to the filling’s softness
Corn and blueberries are a beloved, if slightly surprising summer combination They partner up in this twist on classic buttermilk pancakes, perfect for a summer brunch or special leisurely breakfast A mix of all-purpose flour and cornmeal gives the pancakes a wonderfully light texture and makes them the perfect vehicle for sweet, crunchy corn kernels
Homer Davis and his son Ross invented what he called the Depression burger at the Hamburger Inn in El Reno, Okla., as a means to add inexpensive bulk to their burgers Rather than toasting, the buns are steamed in onion-scented vapor That the technique — cooking the patties smashed-style with a huge amount of thinly shaved onions and steaming the buns — and restaurant remain popular to this day is a testament to the burgers’ deliciousness
It’s tough to highlight peak summer tomatoes in pasta To make the most out of their bright flavor, summer tomatoes should be minimally cooked This recipe gently warms the fruit, so they keep their acidity and succulence
Little bits of cake almost saturated with bracing, boozy espresso then burrowed in cream and dusted generously with cocoa is my favorite dessert on earth.
Somewhere between sorbet and a sno-cone, stronga granita is the perfect refreshment/strong when you're hot, cranky, and looking for an excuse to stick your face in the freezer every 30 minutes. This slideshow will teach you how to make your own granita by stirring some simple syrup into basically anything.
This pasta captures the essence of basil, without pesto’s garlic, nuts and salty cheese tussling for attention It smells like a sun-warmed basil plant, one of summer's greatest moments To make it, simply blanch basil leaves to lock in their color, then blitz them with butter
These very best vanilla cupcakes are soft, moist, and stay this way even after refrigerating. Decadent crumb and a vanilla flavor complemented by cream cheese frosting, which makes it a great dessert for special occasions.
This Karpatka recipe is an amazing Polish Carpathian mountain cream cake that consists of two layers of choux pastry and delicious pastry cream in between.
Yes, you can make excellent ice cream without an ice cream machine — and with just two ingredients This salted caramel version has a buoyant, velvety texture thanks to whipped cream and gets toasty butterscotch notes from prepared dulce de leche, a richly complex substitute for the more commonly used sweetened condensed milk Adding a pinch of flaky sea salt to some of the dulce de leche before swirling it into the ice cream base gives the whole thing crunchy, savory pops, balancing out the sweetness