Happy National Chocolate Pecan Pie Day! The origin of the pecan pie is slightly unclear. Some say the pecan pie first appeared in the early 1800s in Louisiana, although attempts to trace the dish’s origin have not found any recipes dated earlier than 1897, and well-known cookbooks such The Joy of Cooking did not include...
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Banana Cream Pie Recipe by Benny’s Chop House
March 2 is National Banana Cream Pie Day. Benny’s Chop House of Chicago shares a little Banana Cream Pie History along with a delectable Banana Cream Pie recipe, courtesy of Pastry Chef Aaron Lindgren. People have been making pies filled with cream, pudding, and custard since the medieval times. Similar inventions from that era include...
Recipe: Molten Chocolate Cakes
Valentine’s Day is coming up and if you’re looking into baking something decadent, here’s a recipe for Warm Molten Chocolate Cakes. If you have a double boiler, you will want to use it to melt and handle the chocolate. However if you don’t have one in your kitchen, you can always just put one together...
Pastry Chef Aaron Lindgren’s Carrot Cake Recipe
This Sunday, February 3rd is National Carrot Cake Day! Carrot cake is a signature dessert at Benny’s Chop House in Chicago, IL and Pastry Chef Aaron Lindgren shares his recipe for this tasty dessert. “Using the highest quality ingredients with chunks of crushed pineapple and spices like clove, allspice, cinnamon, and nutmeg, the cake is...
Brown Butter Pecan Pie Recipe by Benny’s Chop House
Benny’s Chop House pastry chef Aaron Lindgren has added a special sweet treat to Benny’s dessert menu to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day – pecan pie. He’s even shared a recipe for this nutty, crusty dessert! Indulge in some pecan pie at Benny’s Chop House on January 21 and throughout the month of January....
Bill Daley ‘s Tips on Apple Cherry Pie
In this video, Chicago Tribune food and features writer Bill Daley shares tips on how to create a scrumptious apple cherry pie.
Twinkies Recipe: How to Make Your Own Twinkies
Twinkies maker Hostess has announced plans to go out of business. Before you run out and stock up on Twinkies, keep in mind you can make your own Twinkies. Top Secret Recipes author Todd Wilbur has a recipe to make Twinkies in just 45 minutes. Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world news, and news about...
Honey Jack Daniel Whiskey-Infused Prune Chocolate Brownies
Chocolate brownies! Do you prefer rich, fudge brownies, chewy ones or cake-like ones? So, the texture of the brownie depends on the ratio of chocolate, butter/oil, eggs, sugar, and flour ingredients. The type of fat used in the batter will change whether the brownie ends up being richer and fudge-like or less dense. Although I...
Rau Cau Recipe: Vietnamese Jelly Cakes With Godiva Coffee
So I wanted to try something else other than a beverage using Godiva’s latest coffee flavors. I thought about preparing some kind of coffee-flavored baked good or perhaps a sweet and indulgent coffee dessert. But then I recalled a Vietnamese dessert that my mom used to occasionally make. Rau cau is known as Vietnamese jelly...
A Look At Godiva’s Latest Coffee Flavors For This Fall Season
I’m a huge coffee person and I love starting the day with a nice warm (or iced) cup of delightful, quality coffee. So when I found out about Godiva’s latest seasonal coffee flavors, I was definitely excited to try a cup. I received two 12 oz bags of Godiva Coffee, as part of a Foodbuzz...