Enjoy banana cream pie bars from scratch without touching a rolling pin or turning on the stove. Chessmen cookies, Cool Whip, cream cheese, instant pudding. Trust me; this does not taste like an “easy version.” It’s the real deal.
Dessert
Vodka Infused Rainbow Jello Mold
This vodka infused rainbow Jello mold could be the hit of your next party. Six colors, twelve layers … yeah, it’s incredibly ambitious. And it’s also time consuming. But it doesn’t require special skills or a Ph.D in Jellology. Resist the urge to keep tasting it as you go, though, or you’ll never make it to the final layer.
Strawberry Shortcake
Forget your fancy appliances. Making these biscuits by hand with a pastry cutter will produce light, beautiful shortcakes that will balance perfectly with strawberries and whipped cream.
Cooking for Beginners: Chicken, Broccoli, and Raspberries
Just learning how to cook? Check this out: grilled chicken breasts and steamed broccoli make a simple, quick, home cooked meal. For dessert: raspberries and whipped cream. Yeah, baby.
Raspberry Mocha Cake
This chocolate sour cream cake gets its flavor in part from a tall Starbucks raspberry mocha, in addition to a layer of jam or preserves. It’s dense, rich, and sophisticated.
Whipped White Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
This white vanilla buttercream frosting is fluffy and light. It’s not overly sweet, nor overly rich. It will complement your cake, rather than overpower it.
Cakes Under the Influence
CAKES UNDER THE INFLUENCE alcohol-infused, cocktail-inspired cupcake kits + DEEP EDDY flavored vodkas + SOCIAL POWER HOUR = awesome VERTIGO SKY LOUNGE party that leaves my head spinning.
Why Is Red Velvet Cake Red?
Why is Red Velvet Cake red? Blame it on the anthocyanin that is found in natural cocoa, but blame the artificial aspect of it on the Adams Extract & Spice Company. Or, if you’re fancy, blame the Waldorf-Astoria. Don’t blame beets. The FDA says that the Red 40 dye in Red Velvet is safe … but they also OK’ed Skittles, so decide for yourself.
Trifle Improv 3
Martha Stewart’s coming over, and you polished off your croquembouche this morning for breakfast. All you’ve got is some Red Velvet brownies that are too dry to serve. Or maybe some leftover cheesecake. Well, fret no more. You can improvise a triple-chocolate trifle with whipped cream, pudding, and a little bit of cream cheese. Don’t tell her that you melted your chocolate in the microwave, though, or she’ll pack her bags and split.