cross-stitch cookies I’ve been dreaming of making a giant cross-stitch project for years now, and when I saw Jessica Decker’s oversized cross-stitched artworks, I became even more excited. It’s an immediately recognizable pattern, but seeing those little Xs blown-up in big, bold color is just so unexpected and beautiful. Jessica has brought yet another spin to traditional needle craft with this DIY tutorial for cross-stitch cookies. The idea was formed while working on a wedding reception spread with friend and fellow art director Megan of Take a Megabite. Image above and pattern template by Martin Vecchio Read the full how-to after the jump . . . Spiced Graham SquaresMakes about 135 squares Recipe adapted from Food & Wine + Smitten Kitchen Ingredients For the graham crackers: For the icing: 2 packages of royal icing mixwaterfood coloring Instructions 1. 2. 3. Note: The piping can also be done in two different days. You’re done!
German Tree Cake (Baumtorte/Baumkuchen) Serves 12 This is my favorite cake. All 20 layers of it. The original recipe might as well be called “the dance of dirty bowls.” NOTE: You need two days to make this cake because the cake needs to chill in the fridge overnight. Ingredients: All ingredients should be room temperature 1 1/2 cups almond paste, tightly packed (12 oz) 6 Tbsp half & half 1 1/2 sticks butter (12 tbsp), softened 1 cup sugar 10 eggs, separated (put the whites in a bowl big enough to whip them up to stiff peaks) 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup cake flour 3/4 cup cornstarch 10 0z jar apricot jam 1 cup slivered almonds, coarsely chopped. For the chocolate glaze: 3 Tbsp butter 1 Tbsp rum, preferably dark 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1 Tbsp light corn syrup 3 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips Method: Any recipe that includes almond paste has my heart. In the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the almond paste with half and half, one tablespoon at a time. Next, beat in the sugar. Let’s play a game.
How To Make Macarons Who does not love a Macaron? These chewy, delicious French cookies are truly a sweet treat. Filled with almonds, sugar, egg whites and a creamy ganache. They can be made into a variety of flavors, chocolate, vanilla, almond, pear mousse; the list goes on and on. We had so much fun with our Do It Yourself Meringue featuring the culinary skills of Caitlin Knoop that we just had to get together for another amazing treat! Steal worthy idea: Make macarons for your wedding guests. How To Make Almond Macarons Yields 30 sandwich cookies 1 ¾ cups plus 2 Tbs. Prepare the Batter: It is very important to have all your ingredients in place ( literally, put in place the preparation and assembly of ingredients, utensils, pans, plates or serving pieces needed for a particular dish) ready before beginning to make the macarons. When the macarons are ready to bake place them in the oven and reduce the temperature to 300F. Once the macarons have cooled completely fill with what ever your heart desires!
“Easy” Cheesy Bacon Biscuit Pull-Aparts What is it about cheese and bacon that makes me crazy….in the best way possible?! This recipe is so simple, but you will have everyone fooled, trust me. I created this one for my latest post over at Smithfield.com where you can jot down the recipe. Go grab a can of refrigerated biscuit dough, Pillsbury has their new “Simply” line that we are huge fans of. No added preservatives, yes! I loved these in a rustic cast iron skillet, but if you do not have one, a small baking dish would work too. Try not to jump when these babies pop, I dare you! Fresh Mozzarella is preferred here, but feel free to use shredded if needed. More cheese please. This my friends is a skillet of love if you ask me! Enjoy! [ziplist] Easy Cheesy Bacon Biscuit Pull-Aparts 2 tablespoons melted butter One roll refrigerated biscuit dough, 8 count 6 thin slices fresh mozzarella, 1/4-inch thick 1 cup Smithfield cooked, crumbled bacon 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 8 servings Other recipes you may enjoy...
Mini Rainbow Cakes I’m working with Method on a few posts introducing their Clean Happy Campaign. Their new June video, High Five a Rainbow, is below these photos. I thought in honor of their newest rainbow themed video, I’d try my first attempt at a rainbow cake! I’ve never made one before (despite the internet’s obsession with them) and thought I’d try baking them in mini mason jars. Tartelette I was going to start this by saying that I had not married into a typical Southern family but to tell you the truth, I can't think of one typical Southern home. Here in the South you can be from the Lowcountry, the Midlands or the Mountains. Three different ways of life, three different Southern twang lingering after each word. Three different ways of seeing the sun shine bright and to make a tomato pie. I married into a Southern family with history and well, more history. I had never had a tomato pie until I met my mother in law. Nothing that my doctor would be thrilled about. That very same day, I vowed to do something my grandmother and mother had advised years before: never ever, under any circumstance try to replicate that pie. Heirloom Tomato Galette: Serves 4 to 6: For the ricotta filling:1 cup ricotta (I use this recipe to make homemade ricotta)1 garlic clove, minced1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh oregano Topping:3 to 4 heirloom tomatoes1 tablespoon parmesan2 teaspoons olive oil
Easter Ideas What fun Easter plans do you have in store this week? When I spotted this brownie baked in an egg shell, my jaw dropped and my stomach grumbled simultaneously. It’s incredible what people come up with! A couple other ideas I’ve found that I love:Easter Egg SucculentsHomemade Marshmellow NestsPeep S’moresPaper Flower Easter EggsFrom babble:10 Easy Easter CraftsTen Non-Candy Things to Put in Easter eggs15 Easter Entertaining IdeasFrom my archive: Decoupage Surprise EggsWhat Easter projects do you have in the works this week?
Death By Oreo Cupcakes They are probably the best Oreo cakes I have ever tried. A lot of cake's that I have experimented with before are like a vanilla cake with bits of Oreo in them, which didn't really give them enough Oreo flavor. But these were a lot better. Ingredients 1 package Oreo Cookies, regular size 1 package Mini Oreo Cookies, for decoration (optional) 1 package chocolate cake mix (mix according to directions on box) 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature 1/2 cup butter (1 stick), room temperature 3 3/4 cups powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract cupcake liners Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cream together butter and cream cheese. foodsnots.com
Styled Eats: How to Perfectly Frost a Scallop Cake Sep 12 This post is sponsored by Nestlé® Toll House® Morsels, the perfect special ingredient for all of your family’s favorite treats! Today is the second post in our “how to frost a cake” series. I asked pastry chef Hope Waggoner to us some tricks on how to frost a scallop cake. When I was a little girl I was always planning parties (even then!) and I remember my mom helping me bake miniature cakes for a tea party. Materials Needed: All you really need to frost this cake is: A large Offset Spatula for the first layer of frosting, a heavy duty pastry bag with large tip , and a knife. Step 1: Follow steps 1-4 over here until the cake has it’s basic layer of crumb coat and has chilled. A special thanks to Michelle for letting us borrow her beautiful kitchen, to Hope for her expertise, and to little A for modeling. Photos by Paul Ferney for Oh Happy Day Sorry, the comment form is closed at this time.
Search Results styled eats Oct 16 Styled Eats: How to Frost a Perfectly Smooth Cake This post is sponsored by Nestlé® Toll House® Morsels, the perfect special ingredient for all of your family’s favorite treats! Mastering a perfectly smooth cake has been on my list of things to master since as long as I can remember. My mom would make these amazing cakes for our birthdays and I’ve been trying to get my skills up to par for my kids. Click through for step by step instructions. (more…) Sep 12 Styled Eats: How to Perfectly Frost a Scallop Cake This post is sponsored by Nestlé® Toll House® Morsels, the perfect special ingredient for all of your family’s favorite treats! Today is the second post in our “how to frost a cake” series. Materials Needed: All you really need to frost this cake is: A large Offset Spatula for the first layer of frosting, a heavy duty pastry bag with large tip , and a knife. Step 1: Follow steps 1-4 over here until the cake has it’s basic layer of crumb coat and has chilled. Aug 30 Jun 13 It’s summer!! 1.