Recipe for Mummy Macarons filled with a Cookies and Cream Buttercream along with an overview of Halloween Time at Disneyland in 2018! Disclosure: This post contains Amazon affiliate links. If you purchase something through the link, I may receive a small commission at no extra charge to you. Halloween Time at Disneyland When we lived…
Nutella Buttercream Cupcakes and a Giveaway
Vanilla and Chocolate Cupcakes topped with a Nutella Buttercream plus a giveaway for my fifth blogiversary! Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Today, Tara’s Multicultural Table turns five years old and I am celebrating with these Nutella Buttercream Cupcakes. As a thank you to all of my readers, I am also hosting a giveaway with…
Pizzelle (Italian Waffle Cookies)
A recipe for Pizzelle- a holiday favorite originating from Abruzzo, Italy. These thin, round wafer cookies are made using a special Pizzelle Iron and can be made into a variety of flavors. Disclosure: I received a Chef’s Choice Pizzelle Pro Toscano 834 in exchange for my honest review. All comments and opinions are my own. This post contains…
Kue Cubit (Indonesian Pinch Cakes)
Kue Cubit are mini pancake-like cakes from Indonesia. Their name directly translates to Pinch Cakes due to their small size. They can be picked up with a pinch of the fingers and finished in two bites. These cakes are popular in markets and food stalls. Along with plain vanilla cakes, they now come in a…
Mount Vernon and Vanilla Bean Honey Butter
A couple of months ago, we spent a day visiting Mount Vernon in Northern Virgina. Here is an overview of the area plus a recipe for Vanilla Bean Honey Butter. Mount Vernon is located 15 miles south of Washington D.C. It is home to the iconic mansion of George Washington. The home was first built in 1735…
Strawberry Vanilla Yogurt Brûlée
Love Creme Brûlée but want something a bit lighter? This Strawberry Vanilla Yogurt Brûlée has the same crisp, caramelized coating, but the custard under the surface is switched out for simply yogurt and fruit. As an added bonus, no custard cooking or overnight refrigeration is required. Everything comes together in less than 15 minutes. I seasoned…
Cardamom Vanilla Cream Scones
I first made these Cardamom Vanilla Cream Scones in January during our fourth day stuck at home due to the large snow storm. I was itching to bake something and happened to have all the ingredients on hand to make these scones. We enjoyed them so much that I added them to the menu I…
Champagne Pear Crepes
These Champagne Pear Crepes are a delicious way in ring in the New Year. Peeled pears are poached in a champagne-vanilla bean sauce until tender, then sliced and served with crepes. The remaining champagne sauce is simmered until reduced into a sweet syrup to pour over the top. I forgot to add it before taking the…
Spaghetti Eis (German Spaghetti Ice Cream)
When I was younger, some of my favorite memories of Germany included the ice cream (particularly in the summer with nonexistent air conditioning). While I loved visiting the Eiscafés with their elaborate sundaes, the gelato truck that ran through our neighborhood on hot summer afternoons was also a highlight. The Italian owner of the truck always knew…
Vanillekipferl (Austrian Vanilla Crescent Cookies)
Vanillekipferl originated in Vienna, Austria and are popular throughout central Europe during the Christmas season. They are crumbly butter cookies shaped into crescents and coated in vanilla sugar. The base of the cookie is a mixture of flour and ground nuts. This recipe uses almonds, but hazelnuts are also popular. These cookies are delicate, in…
