This Caramel Apple French Toast is a crowd pleaser that is perfect for any brunch or special occasion. Indulge yourself in a fall-festive delight! Bread Quality french toast begins with quality bread. I always opt for brioche or challah bread as these are both soft breads that absorb moisture well. I recommend avoiding a pre-sliced loaf of bread; french toast…
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RECIPES
Apple Gouda Bacon Grilled-Cheese
This Apple Gouda Bacon Grilled-Cheese will be your new fall staple. With little effort, you can upgrade your basic grilled-cheese to a gourmet meal you used to only find on a restaurant menu. Crispy Perfection I’ll never forget the best grilled cheese advice I ever received. One of my culinary instructors swore by always using mayonnaise instead of butter to…
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Fried Apples
These Fried Apples are a delicious cross between apple pie and a churro. A delightful combination that keeps you wanting more! Caramel Sauce Apples and caramel are always a perfect pair. So is a churro and dulce de leche. Before you begin this recipe, be sure to check out my caramel dipping sauce recipe (click here)! These fried apples are…
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Caramel Sauce
Homemade caramel sauce has a rich fresh taste and outshines store bought caramel. It is rather fast, and simple to make. Perfect for apples, ice-cream, cake, brownies, or my favorite french toast! Flavor and Color All of the flavor in a caramel sauce comes from the cooking and caramelizing of the sugar. The more it cooks, the richer the flavor….
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“Levain Bakery-Style” Pumpkin Chocolate-Chip Cookie
Welcome to my “Levain Bakery-Style” Pumpkin Chocolate-Chip Cookie recipe! The Famous Levain Bakery Chocolate Chip cookies that everyone drools over have now gone fall festive! Everyone needs a warm, crisp, and gooey pumpkin chocolate chip cookie this season. Beware, these cookies are addicting. “Levain Bakery-Style” If you’re not familiar with what “Levain Bakery Style” means, Levain Bakery is located in…
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Gourmet Macaroni and Cheese
Cheesy Macaroni Goodness I love cheese! Gimmme allll the cheeses. I am a firm believer that a quality macaroni and cheese starts with the cheese. Don’t give me a macaroni and cheese made with just cheddar. Thats an insult to every cheese enthusiast out there. My recipe utilizes a drool-worthy smoked gouda, traditional sharp cheddar, and savory parmesan cheese –…
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