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Banana Pudding
Consider this: Banana Pudding might just be the ultimate summer dessert. No grill or BBQ gathering feels complete without it. After discovering and testing this recipe from MeatChurch.com, I was surprised by how little banana is actually used in the pudding, yet how much flavor is derived from that minimal amount. Annotated Cooking Notes: Yes, I put these in jars like Meat Church, but when I make this again, and I will, I will probably put it in a big bowl to serve family st
Mike Kalustian
Jun 102 min read


Chocolate Guinness Cake
This is another recipe from the Guinness cookbook. Although I'm not a baker, this recipe is so straightforward that even I can't mess it up. It was incredibly quick and easy, resulting in a creamy, moist, and rich chocolate cake. Annotated Cooking Notes. Always opt for dark Dutch cocoa powder; it makes a significant difference. I've tried it with regular cocoa powder, and the flavor isn't as intense. Ingredients For the Cake 250 millilitres Guinness 250 grams unsalted butter
Mike Kalustian
Apr 152 min read


Pineapple Cake
This recipe comes from the home-cooked magazine and was created by Great-Grandma Esther Deleske of Fruitridge, Michigan. This incredibly delicious cake is sweet from the pineapple and divinely soaked in the evaporated milk. When a recipe is passed down from generation to generation, you know it's fire. Annotated Notes : There isn't much I can add to Great Grandma Deleske's recipe, but I will stress ya gotta pour the topping over it when the cake is hot, so that it soaks al
Mike Kalustian
Mar 182 min read


Earl Grey Shortbread Cookies
I have been making these cookies for well over 14 years. I found this recipe from Claire Robinson on the Food Network webpage. These cookies are so delicious, the perfect post-meal snack: sweet, savory, and fragrant. They are a staple in my house. Annotated Cooking Notes: Truth be told, I have made these for years and still struggle to roll the dough up into a perfect log. Nonetheless, they taste delicious, even if more often than not, mine are not perfectly round. Ingredie
Mike Kalustian
Feb 11 min read


Loaf Pan Basque Cheesecake
This isn’t the best Basque cheesecake recipe but it is the easiest and most accessible. A quick easy delicious version of a simple cheese cake. Annotated Cooking Notes: You really do want to fold those whites and get as little air into the batter as possible. Also, for a topping, I just drizzled the syrup from the marinated cherries. Ingredients. 360 g softened cream cheese 70 g confectioners’ sugar 10 g cornstarch 3 eggs 1 egg yolk 100 g heavy cream/whipping cream Marinate
Mike Kalustian
Nov 9, 20251 min read


Pear Bread
What surprised me most about this bread was how moist the pears made it, even more so than banana bread. I discovered this recipe in...
Mike Kalustian
Aug 16, 20252 min read


Upside Down Olive (oil) Cake
The idea of using olives as a dessert might seem unusual, but this recipe I discovered on MollyBaz.com creates a delicious savory cake....
Mike Kalustian
Aug 2, 20252 min read


Pavlova
My daughter Mia discovered this recipe, and we (well, she) prepared it for the 4th of July. It was a huge success on the dessert table,...
Mike Kalustian
Jul 6, 20255 min read


Balsamic Strawberries.
Summer marks the peak of strawberry season. Italians are well-versed in utilizing ingredients at their freshest, and right now,...
Mike Kalustian
Jun 20, 20251 min read
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