Everyday Baking
Various frostings, dips, sauces, and toppings.
This simple, rich chocolate buttercream comes together with just six ingredients in under ten minutes. Its deep chocolate flavor makes it the perfect frosting for cakes, cookies, or cupcakes. This buttercream is a favorite because it’s intensely chocolatey and pipes beautifully. I paired it with vanilla bean cupcakes, and the […]
Homemade Pesto, or “green sauce” as we call it in my house, is a favorite. It’s fresh, vibrant, and incredibly versatile. Every summer, I plant several basil plants to make fresh pesto all season long and stock the freezer for winter. With only 6 ingredients, my pesto recipe comes together […]
Homemade whipped cream is so easy to make. It only takes 3 ingredients and about 7 minutes. Once you realize how easy and amazing it is, heavy cream will become a staple in your fridge for those last minute ice cream sundae nights. Growing up, we always made whipped cream […]
Swiss Meringue Buttercream (referred to as SMBC) is made from cooked egg whites, sugar, and flavorings to create the ultimate silky smooth frosting. It is light, not too sweet, and a dream to work with. It will be the star of any cake you make. Why use Swiss Meringue Buttercream […]
Silky and smooth, this lemon curd is packed with lemon goodness. It’s versatile and can be used in various applications: as a filling for lemon cakes, mixed with yogurt and granola, or enjoyed straight from the spoon. Only 6 simple ingredients Lemon curd is a custard made on the stove […]
This is the only mustard I like. It is both sweet and spicy. Jean’s mustard is thick enough to be used as a dip but also great on a sandwich. I love it on a ham and cheese sandwich, dipping potatoes or chips in it, or as the perfect accompaniment […]
Sweet and tart, this strawberry rhubarb jam tastes like summer in a jar! It’s perfect on toast, ice cream, yogurt, pancakes, or even a peanut butter sandwich. This jam is a favorite in my house and makes an amazing gift. Every Christmas, I give jars of it to family members, […]
