By Lisa Maliga, copyright 2020 This is the actual color of the fudge as it contains no added milk, cream, sugar, or butter. Some might call it ruby chocolate bark, except that it’s too thick for that. It turned out like this because I forgot to add the sweetened condensed milk. Roasted and salted pistachios […]
By Lisa Maliga, copyright 2019 I became aware of ruby chocolate when I was watching The Great British Baking Show. A contestant was baking biscuits [cookies] using ruby chocolate. Paul Hollywood, one of the judges, proclaimed that the new chocolate “has a nice kick to it.” Around this time, one of my baking buddies on […]
By Lisa Maliga, copyright 2018 Shopping for a fruity tropical taste of sweetness? This is a great combination for those who adore such a compatible flavor duo. It’s also a marvelous summer treat! 🙂 Banana Coconut Macarons Recipe Ingredients: 160 g powdered sugar, sift with almond flour 160 g almond flour, sift with powdered sugar […]
By Lisa Maliga, copyright 2018 There’s no such thing as foolproof macarons! However, there are ways to ensure that you bake the best batches you can by keeping this handy baking checklist nearby. Feel free to share this with other macaron bakers. And revise it to your needs. It’s all about getting the tastiest and […]
By Lisa Maliga, copyright 2018-2019 Almond is a classic flavor and the filling also contains almond flour. Using a high quality almond extract will make the flavor even richer. These lovely almond macarons will brighten any occasion! This recipe is from my book Baking Macarons: The Swiss Meringue Method. INGREDIENTS: 160 grams powdered sugar, sift […]
By Lisa Maliga, copyright 2018 There’s one similarity between macarons [which contain almond flour], and oatmeal raisin cookies made with einkorn flour – einkorn flour should be sifted twice. Other than that, these tasty and nutritious cookies are easy to make and can be eaten only a few minutes after they’re out of the oven. […]
By Lisa Maliga copyright 2018 Orange curd, like lemon and lime curd, isn’t difficult to find in many grocery, health food or even discount stores. I was in TJ Maxx checking out the jams and jellies section, which is nicely stocked throughout the year, when I saw a jar of orange curd and thought it, […]
By Lisa Maliga Copyright 2017-2018 This type of cupcake is appealing to those who love a strong citrusy spicy combination. If you’re looking for an autumn, Halloween, Thanksgiving or Christmas treat, here’s a winning flavor. CUPCAKE INGREDIENTS: 1/3 cup dark chocolate, finely chopped [Green & Black’s Maya Gold] [3 oz.] 1/3 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder […]
Thanks to everyone who entered the first ever Mystery Berry Contest. It was a fun contest to run and I enjoyed reading the responses and guesses. 
