I love this flour tortilla recipe (and so does Zach--he'll eat a whole batch by himself!). It makes super soft, pliable, and flavorful homemade flour tortillas that pair well with a variety of fillings (like my easy chicken enchiladas!).

While it can be a game-changer for cakes, muffins, and more, I know buttermilk isn't a kitchen staple for everyone. Even with all the baking I do, I still sometimes find myself hard-pressed to finish a full quart. And that's exactly how I came up with this handy collection of leftover buttermilk recipes! Now you can use up that carton that you bought for red velvet cake and haven't touched since 😉

Simple, rich, and indulgent, this chocolate pastry cream is a fabulous filling for cakes (make sure you use a dam!) or pastries. I like it in my cream puffs or eclairs for a chocolate twist, and I love it in my new chocolate choux au craquelin recipe (coming soon!).

I'm back with another kitchen staple! Like my homemade taco seasoning, this enchilada sauce recipe will save you in a pinch on your Taco Tuesdays. It's SO quick and simple, and it tastes great on beef, cheese, veggie, or chicken enchiladas. Personally, I use it in my chicken enchiladas (recipe coming soon!).

Still buying bottled salad dressing? My easy caesar salad dressing might just be the one to convince you to start making your own. It's semi-homemade (we're just skipping making our own mayo), so fast, and tastes incredible!

I am *so* excited to be sharing this pistachio cream recipe with you! It's a key component in the Dubai chocolate bars that have taken over the internet, so if you have been wanting to make those but can't find pistachio cream, you're in luck. I actually developed this recipe for my version of Dubai chocolate cookies--those are coming very soon...

This incredibly easy lemon glaze recipe is the perfect topping for your blueberry coffee cake or gingerbread muffins! It comes together in seconds with just two ingredients: lemon juice and powdered sugar.

“Italian dressing” isn’t really a thing in Italy, but here in the US, we’ve come to think of it as an herby, zesty olive oil and vinegar based dressing. Today's 100% homemade version mimics the from-scratch staple served at your local Italian restaurant. It's super flavorful and super easy, and it puts those bottled store-bought versions to shame!

Taco Tuesday is getting a homemade upgrade with today's easy taco seasoning recipe! Sure, the packets of taco seasoning you can buy at the store are tasty, but honestly, you don't need those. In fact, I am willing to bet that you already have ALL of the ingredients on hand to make your own right now!

Perfect for topping your favorite soup or salad, homemade croutons should be a staple in your kitchen. They are super simple to make with just a few pantry staples and less than an hour of your time. Even better, they last for quite some time in storage and can even be frozen for later use.

It's no secret that I love baking from scratch. Take a brief look through my recipes and you'll find homemade versions of so many staples, from homemade Oreos to cheese crackers. This recipe is yet another addition to my growing list, and I am just a *tiny* bit excited about it! Today, I'm sharing how to make peanut butter right in your own kitchen!/p>]]> https://sugarspunrun.com/how-to-make-peanut-butter/feed/ 6 https://sugarspunrun.com/how-to-cook-asparagus/ https://sugarspunrun.com/how-to-cook-asparagus/#comments Tue, 15 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://sugarspunrun.com/?p=70247 My fast and simple asparagus recipe shows you how to cook asparagus on the stove in just 5 minutes! It's tender, yet crisp and dressed in the simplest way with lemon and butter.

Today I'm sharing how to cook asparagus as a super simple and fast side dish. I make this ALL. THE. TIME. to serve with dinner! It is such an easy, fresh tasting, and super flavorful (yet simple!) asparagus recipe.

Whenever I make my Maryland crab cakes, I always make this super easy tartar sauce recipe on the side (and coleslaw too, of course!). I don't always keep pre-made tartar sauce on hand, and as usual, the homemade version is so much better flavor-wise. The best part? It comes together in less than 10 minutes!

Cookies are usually my favorite thing to make, but lately I've been on a big cake kick (have you seen my strawberry shortcake cake?). With all of these new cake recipes, now seems like the perfect time to share my tips on common cake mistakes and how to avoid them. I'm sharing the top three ways to ruin your cake--all of these have happened to my readers, and they may have happened to you too!

Did you just run out of poultry seasoning, right in the middle of a recipe? Don't panic, because you can easily make your own! This recipe has saved me so many times when I couldn’t find or didn’t have any seasoning on hand (especially when I'm in the middle of making my turkey chowder!). It's made with just 6 simple spices and takes seconds to whisk together.

If you're making my sausage stuffing for Thanksgiving this year, you're going to need some unseasoned bread cubes. Since I can't always find them in my local grocery store, I thought I'd share my method for making bread cubes for stuffing. It's so easy!

This strawberry sauce is so simple to make. It's bursting with real berry flavor and comes together in a matter of minutes on the stove with just 6 ingredients! Once you taste it, you won't reach for that store-bought canned strawberry topping ever again--trust me!

Everything bagel seasoning saw its rise in popularity a few years ago when it quickly became a staple in many homes (mine included!). If you've never tried it, it's a simple seasoning made from seeds, dehydrated vegetables, and salt--essentially everything you'd see on an everything bagel, minus the bagel! It's a low-calorie flavor booster that tastes great on pretty much anything.

Today I'm sharing my favorite tips and tricks on how to make a sourdough starter. Homemade sourdough took the internet by storm in 2020 and has since become a weekly routine for many bakers (including me!). I'm sharing everything I've learned over the last few years so you can enjoy sourdough bread, pancakes, pizza and more, too!

No new recipe today! Instead, I'm sharing a detailed guide on how to decorate a cake from start to finish. This is something I really wish I had as a beginner baker who seriously struggled with cake decorating!

Looking for a simple, shiny, stackable, and flavorful sugar cookie icing? Look no further--I've created your perfect match! Not only is this icing beautiful and firm, but it also tastes great and is incredibly easy to make. In fact, it's nearly impossible to mess up; if it's too thin, simply add more powdered sugar. If it’s too thick, add more milk! So easy!

If you're part of a cookie exchange, bake sale, or just plan on making LOTS of cookies this month, you're going to want to bookmark this post! Today I'm sharing how to freeze cookie dough so it stays just as fresh and tasty as the day you made it, even if you're baking it three months later! This is a total game changer.