Air Fryer French Toast Sticks are a fun-to-eat breakfast made with sticks of brioche bread dipped in an egg mixture and cooked in an air fryer. Try my Best French Toast for another delicious way to start the day! Air Fryer French Toast Sticks Air fryers are so popular right now, and they can be used...
Ireland is a country full of rapturous baking traditions and flavors. At no other time is its sweet culinary soul more on display than during Easter, a time of family gathering and delicious breaking of bread. With our 2020 Authentic Ireland Issue being one of our most beloved issues of all time, we decided...
Unsurprisingly, macaroons and macarons, the two cookies that are separated only by an extra “o” have very similar origins—sweet branches of the same tree, if you will. The ground almond, egg white, and sugar recipe Catherine de Medici possibly brought to France to kick-start the macaron evolution is the same one colonists brought to...
Darina Allen’s Simnel cake is a traditional Easter cake. It has a layer of almond paste baked into the center and a thick layer of almond icing on top. The 11 balls represent 11 of the 12 apostles—Judas is missing for obvious reasons. Don’t miss our interview with Darina about what a traditional Irish...
A savory take on puff pastry, Smoked Salmon-Asparagus Tarts are perfect for any meal, from a light and flaky replacement for your favorite lox-topped everything bagel in the morning to a colorful appetizer for guests or family. The rectangular shape shows of layers of gorgeous lamination, and people will think you spent all day...
Air Fryer Cinnamon Roll is one large roll made with strips of pizza dough covered in brown sugar and cinnamon, cooked in an air fryer, and topped with a sweet glaze. Try my Air Fryer Apple Pie Bombs for another sweet treat made in an air fryer. Air Fryer Cinnamon Roll Air Fryers are not just...
Stuffed Bagel Bites are pieces of pizza dough wrapped around a cream cheese and bacon mixture, topped with an egg wash and everything seasoning. Try my Homemade Everything Bagel for a full-sized, classic bagel. Stuffed Bagel Bites {Starbucks Copycat} No, these bites are not made with bagels, but they are an easy way to replicate Starbucks...
The meringue behind the macaron, Pavlova, and Eton mess, a French meringue is a simple combination of room temperature egg whites and granulated sugar, no heating required. While this is the simplest way to make meringue (no extra tools or time on the stovetop), it is also the most delicate of the meringues. To help...
A widely popular dessert in Australia and New Zealand, the Pavlova plays on texture and flavor in the most dynamic ways. Using just a piece of parchment paper and a spatula, the airy meringue base is piled high and shaped into a shallow bowl. After baking, the shell of our Black Forest Pavlova, with...
Gemma Stafford of the blog Bigger Bolder Baking is no stranger to a scone! They are enjoyed in abundance in Ireland year-round. Chocolate, however, is the star of the show around Easter in Ireland, and Gemma says she would have always eaten a chocolate dessert on Easter Sunday, followed by the traditional chocolate Easter...