Ah, chocolate mousse. The distinctly decadent dessert with a thick and creamy texture and rich, chocolate flavor. It’s the kind of dessert you probably associate with fancy, fine, French dining, but with Betty by your side, it’s achievable right in your own kitchen! The ingredients are simple—eggs, cream, sugar and semisweet baking chocolate. But the secret to the best chocolate mousse recipe is in the technique. Lucky you, the Betty Crocker Test Kitchens have made that part easy. Where Did Chocolate Mousse Come From? Chocolate mousse was first made in France. Surprisingly enough, it was originally invented by the French artist Henri Toulouse-Lautrec, a famously experimental cook who saw the savory mousses popular at the time, such as foie gras, and had the brilliant idea that they might be a lot tastier with a whole lot of chocolate instead!
A kolache is a yeasted bread filled with a topping, which can be sweet or savory. Lydia Faust has made a name for herself in the town of Snook, Texas for her exquisitely tender, buttery kolaches.
Craving a crowd-pleasing dessert this holiday season that's easy on the effort yet big on flavor? Look no further than this baked Hawaiian mochi! It's a yummy treat – bouncy, not overly sweet, and simply divine.
The Reuben sandwich has been a beloved classic since its inception in the early 20th century. Originating from either Omaha, Nebraska, or New York City—depending on which story you ... Read more
Andrea Slonecker demonstrates how to make kolaches with a cream cheese filling and various jams.
Mediterranean Baked Turkey Meatballs are turkey meatballs mixed with the warm, rich spices of cumin, cinnamon, allspice and cayenne pepper. These meatballs are lean and baked to create a healthy meal option. Pair these with fresh Mediterranean ingredients to create a rice bowl for dinner!
The Pastitsio (or Pastichio) is a traditional Greek lasagna recipe made in a casserole dish consisting of layers of pasta, ground meat sauce (similar to Bolognese) and a creamy béchamel sauce. Ideal for Sunday dinner and it also freezes well.
These crisp and golden brown Onion & Spinach Pakoras are a delicious savoury start to any Indian-themed dinner party. They look fabulous and taste even better. A very popular Indian appetizer, especially in the North, Pakoras are often bought from street vendors who serve them steaming hot wrapped in a newpaper cone. Crisp and golden brown on the outside with a soft fragrant interior of finely chopped spinach, onions, fresh grated ginger, green chillies and an intoxicating combination of aromatic spices, the pakoras are blended together in a fine chickpea flour batter and flash fried at the last minute for an easy and outrageously delicious appetizer fit for a Maharajah. Onion & Spinach Pakoras Makes 12-16 pakoras 1 cup fresh spinach 1 cup chickpea flour 1 medium size onion, finely chopped 1-inch ginger, finely grated 1 green chili, seeded and finely chopped 1 tsp ground fennel seed 1/4 tsp red chili powder 1 tsp turmeric 1 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp cumin a pinch of asafoetida 2 tbsp sesame seeds 1/4 tsp baking powder 1/2 cup ice cold water, and more if necessary salt to taste oil for deep frying Remove the stems from the spinach. Wash, dry and finely chop. Add all the onion, ginger, green chili and all of the spices to the flour and mix well. Add 1/2 cup of ice cold water to make a fluffy smooth batter. Sprinkle the baking powder over this paste and mix lightly. Set aside for 15- 20 minutes. Heat oil for deep frying, until a drop of pakora mixture instantly floats to the top. Don’t let the oil smoke. Drop teaspoon-sized amounts of pakora mix into the oil until the surface is covered. Using a teaspoon gives a dumpling shape to the pakora, whereas dropping the dough from your fingers gives a more delicate, interesting shape. Stir and turn the pakora until they are lightly golden brown on all sides, about 4-5 minutes. Drain on paper towels and serve warm.
A delicious and simple dessert for a French classic- the Apricot Flaugnarde. This recipe includes fresh apricots and a hit of whiskey.
This sweet and nutty almond cream is a classic French recipe that's wonderful tucked inside fruit tarts or croissants.
These Chinese Chive Pies or Pockets 韭菜盒子 have a very crispy exterior but really chewy dough inside. It's filled with a mix of chives (of course), veggies, and vermicelli noodles! They're wrapped in homemade wrappers and I really think freshly made dough makes a BIG DIFFERENCE. Freshly made wrappers from homemade dough turn out so much chewier, they also don't easily break apart when you fill them with your choice of veggies and noodles.
Sri Lankan Baked Chicken - a classic Sri Lankan dish westernised for the home cook and also delicious on the barbecue.
Also known as drop scones, these pancakes which originated in Scotland are always a good idea!
Crispy baked new potatoes are mixed with a homemade chilli tomato sauce then topped with halloumi cheese before grilling until golden. If, like us, you adore the squeaky cheese; take a look at lots more delicious halloumi recipes. And we’ve also got 35+ vegetarian bake recipes to browse, too.
If you want this delicate custard wrapped up by layers of thin, crunchy phyllo bathed in delicious, succulent syrup, you should make galaktoboureko, the famous Greek custard pie.
Try this lighter version of the famous Tocino. Super healthy, easy to prepare, and economical, this delicious Chicken Tocino recipe is perfect as breakfast or even an all-day meal!
Looking for the perfect latke recipe for Hanukkah? Whether you serve them with sour cream or applesauce, these ultra-crispy potato pancakes will be a hit.
Coffee Flan: Flan is a charming little Spanish dessert! It's easy and fast to make and it tastes sooo good. And if you also like coffee, well then, this recipe is for you! I'll show you how to make traditional coffee flan as well as a few alternatives.
Syrniki (Cottage Cheese Pancakes) are a delicious and healthy breakfast or even dessert dish that is packed with protein.
This super culture will be the mother to many batches of thick, creamy, healthy, probiotic coconut yogurt.
Recipe video above. Tastes like Quiche Lorraine, minus the carbs and a load of prep time. Buy pre chopped ham and pre shredded cheese, and you'll get this in the oven in 5 minutes flat! Excellent breakfast or brunch that keeps for days, serve slices like quiche OR stuff into rolls, make burritos! (see in post for photo)
Galaktoboureko is a Classic Greek pie that is made with a semolina custard and wrapped in flaky, buttery, crisp phyllo. These rolls are the individual version and might be better than the original dessert. They are baked to a golden perfection and then drenched in an aromatic syrup.
This coconut caramel flan is gluten-free, dairy-free, and you'll only need 4 ingredients to make it!
Indulge yourself with these savory, hearty, scrumptious rolls filled with ham, mashed potatoes and mozzarella cheese
This vanilla custard is extra rich with heavy cream and egg yolks. Serve it on its own like a pudding, spoon it over fruit, or layer it into a trifle.
Crispy potato latkes are delicious as an everyday appetizer and perfect for Hanukkah. Here are all the tips on how to make them perfect!
These crescent almond cookies are quick and super easy to make. Filled with sweet nutty flavor. Crumbly and crunchy on the outside. No school today for the kids, so we spent the morning at the beach with lots of our friends. With the last effects of Hurricane Marie, even today, the waves were amazingly big and a bit scary. Probably not 15 feet high as the other day, but definitely not safe enough for the kids (or me) to boogie board. Anyways, with this perfect warm and sunny weather, a nice ocean breeze and great company, we all had a blast. I'm now a bit exhausted, ready to relax and cook something delicious. Yes! Baking is a great form of relaxation for me! I had some leftover almond flour from a couple of weeks ago, when I made some delicious, chewy and sticky almond cookies. I really love those cookies, and I was almost tempted to bake the same today. My kids have also been begging for more! But I decided to change recipes and try something new. These cookies are quick and super easy, filled with sweet almond flavor, crumbly and crunchy on the outside. Perfect for a nutritious breakfast with cappuccino or milk. Great for your kids' snack - they will love you even more! And a delicious idea for your afternoon tea. Enjoy! Ingredients: to make about 18 cookies Printable Recipe 2 oz (half stick - 55 gr) of unsalted butter, at room temperature 1/3 cup (60 gr) of sugar 1 egg 1/4 of teaspoon of almond extract 1 pinch of salt 1.5 cups (150 gr) of almond meal/flour 1 cup (120 gr) all-purpose flour 3/4 cup (75 gr) sliced almonds to decorate powder sugar to decorate (optional) Preparation time: 40 minutes Directions: Step 1: In a large bowl, cream the butter with the sugar, salt, almond extract and the egg, until smooth. Step 2: Add the almond meal and all-purpose flour and mix well. Step 3: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Roll pieces of dough into the sliced almonds, and shape in crescent shapes, as shown in my picture. Step 4: Place the cookies on a silicone baking mat or parchment paper over baking sheet. Bake the cookies for about 20-25 minutes until slightly golden on top. Let the cookies cool down and decorate with powder sugar if you like. Enjoy! And have a great weekend :-)
Wake up to these adorable chocolate chip vanilla custard brioches "brioches suisses". Soft, creamy, loaded with mini chocolate chips, they have everything you ever asked for!
An old recipe for German Beef Rouladen, Mushroom Gravy; No pickles in this recipe - they are filled with a marvelous stuffing. #GermanBeefRouladen
This Bougatsa pastry is made of velvety custard cream tucked inside a very crispy filo and served with plenty of icing sugar and cinnamon on top!
Banitsa is a traditional Bulgarian cheese pie made with cheese, yogurt and eggs. It’s perfect for breakfast or as a snack and it’s best enjoyed warm!
Recipe for traditional Greek Sweet Semolina pie known as "bougatsa" - delicious baked phyllo filled with vanilla semolina custard.
This Mary Berry Butterscotch Tart is prepared using butter, plain flour, Demerara sugar, milk, and salt. This decadent Butterscotch Tart recipe creates a dessert that takes about 45 minutes to prepare and can serve up to 8 people.
A super easy and decadent treat – these no-bake pistachio brownies are rich and chocolatey, but made with healthier ingredients! A simple no-bake base packed with oats, cocoa, a little maple syrup to sweeten and a bit of coconut oil to bind everything together. The centre is made up of pistachio butter, whole pistachios and a little more coconut oil and maple syrup. Pistachios are such an underrated nut. It’s by far my favourite nut. I do think it’s so underrated and under used in the west. Whereas in the Middle East where I grew up, it’s the most popular. They use it in so many desserts and even savoury dishes. But they’re mostly enjoyed on their own – salted […]
This is a delicious version of a traditional Greek Bougatsa recipe. What is Bougatsa? Bougatsa is a traditional Greek dessert made with filo pastry and custard. It is traditionally enjoyed for breakfast or dessert. The combination of creamy custard and crispy filo pastry is heavenly. Watch our boug
These immensely flavorful Thai chicken cakes with mango chutney will make you forget everything else and will set deeply in your brain mesmerizing you for a very long time!
My favourite Chinese restaurant treat, made at home! So easy, and unbelievably good. The roll out dough will keep in the fridge for a couple of days, or you can freeze them, then pop them in the pan when you are ready to cook (you don't even need to defrost them). They are best eaten fresh off the stove!
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Orange cumin roast chicken is one of the easiest chicken recipes ever. Five basic ingredients add tons of flavor: cumin, honey, orange, onion & chicken.
Brighten up your day with this amazing tart made with sun-kissed ripe berries, delicate and rich ricotta cheese, over a buttery and crumbly crust
Sheet pan dinner with Middle Eastern flavors: Marinated yogurt chicken thighs roasted with carrots, potatoes and Lebanese-inspired spices. Beyond delicious, easy, and simple to prepare. Serve with pita bread and a leafy salad for a flavorful meal!
A thick and creamy milk pie made with semolina. Served with honey and cinnamon for a filling and delicious sweet treat!
Lofty, fudgy almond custard barely contained within a tender, flaky crust make this pie from the Extremadura region of Spain a rustic showstopper.
This classic British dish always delivers.
Our vegan custard recipe is a smooth, creamy and delicious recipe that you can make in 5 minutes with 5 simple ingredients. You can use this custard in tarts, cakes and desserts.
Portokalopita is an orange cake with yogurt, phyllo dough and syrup very popular in Greece. Full of orange flavor is the ultimate dessert for every occasion.
Easy and quick Yogurt Flatbreads, where yogurt and cheese create a mouthwatering treat perfect as a side dish or appetizer.
This Bougatsa pastry is made of velvety custard cream tucked inside a very crispy filo and served with plenty of icing sugar and cinnamon on top!
