Red Velvet Cheesecake Cupcakes (Easy Cake Mix Recipe)

Soft, tender red velvet cupcakes hiding a creamy cheesecake centre, topped with swirls of cream cheese frosting and a sprinkle of red velvet crumbs. These red velvet cheesecake cupcakes start with a box of cake mix, so they’re easy enough for any day and pretty enough for a party. Let’s talk about the surprise inside. […]

Molten Chocolate Lava Cakes (Easy 30-Minute Dessert)

Rich, fudgy chocolate cakes with firm edges and a warm, gooey centre that flows out the moment your spoon breaks in. These molten chocolate lava cakes are the restaurant dessert you can make at home in 30 minutes. Let’s talk about the magic. A lava cake isn’t really a special recipe. It’s all about timing. […]

Easy Shrimp Étouffée (Rich and Spicy Creole Classic)

Juicy shrimp smothered in a rich, gently spicy Creole sauce made with a nutty brown roux, tomatoes, peppers and celery, all spooned over a bed of white rice. This shrimp étouffée is Southern comfort food that’s easier to make than it sounds.   Let’s talk about the roux, because it’s the heart of étouffée. Oil […]

Irish Beef and Guinness Stew (Rich, Fall-Apart Tender)

Big, tender chunks of beef slow-simmered with smoky turkey bacon, carrots and celery in a deep, glossy Guinness gravy. This Irish beef and Guinness stew takes a little patience, but every spoonful is pure, cosy comfort. Let’s talk about the Guinness, because it’s the magic ingredient. Dark, rich stout doesn’t make the stew taste like […]