Nowadays fall is not only represented by leaves changing colors or the cooling weather, it's also represented by the reappearance of some of the best seasonal flavors. Amongst pumpkin spice and apple cinnamon, one of my favorites has always been salted caramel. It’s sweet with a dash of salt to balance out the sugar.
Salted caramel is also such a...
Muffins tend to take the backstage to pastries and other baked goods; nothing compares to the festive nature of cupcakes or the corner shop novelty of donuts. But when you’re not in the mood for something so sweet, you’re going to want to bite into something with a little more subtlety on the sugar.
I’d dare say muffins are a...
The dope idea for this recipe for students by students was first inspired by my Student Life coworker Jessenia Sanchez. I was volunteering for the R’Pantry at the time of the idea pitch and decided to take action to figure out how we could realize it. With blessings from The Well, we aimed to use items already provided by...
Here at the Highlander, we get it: College is hard. With assignments, exams, lab reports and essays to manage, all while trying to maintain the semblance of a social life, it can be difficult to find time in between to get a decent meal, not to mention that most college students probably don’t have extensive cooking knowledge. That’s why...
As Riverside consistently clears 100 degrees and 40 percent or higher humidity, there are two choices: Brave the heat or stay inside and eat some of these delicious, easy-to-make treats.
Homemade sorbet is one of my favorites because of its health-friendliness, deliciousness and ease to make. All you have to do is take some frozen fruits — whether it...
Fortune cookies have a “wow” factor: Not only are you giving a delicious cookie to your friends or family, but you are also giving them an uplifting message to brighten their day. I like making fortune cookies for birthdays and, instead of fortunes, I include a reason why they are important to me or some fun memories we have...
Egg tarts have always been my go-to purchase at Asian bakeries and a must-have for dimsum. However, it is so difficult to find yummy egg tarts in the Inland Empire. Sure, some bakeries in the area make egg tarts, but it’s always stored in the fridge. In my opinion, egg tarts should be eaten while they are still warm....
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Ice cream cream puffs are one of my favorite treats on a hot day, but I find that buying the tiny frozen puffs in stores are really not worth the price. The outside crust is not as crisp as a cream puff’s exterior should be, and there is not a large variety in flavor. These cream puffs are quite...
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Contrary to a traditional banana bread recipe with a dense core, this recipe has a fluffy, airy center. Ironically, this recipe was achieved through multiple accidental mishaps, the first being the pan size. Instead of using a loaf pan, we used a shallow baking pan, which proved beneficial for cutting down baking time. Secondly, our flour-to-egg ratio was disproportionate....
Time and time again, Kit Kats prove to be the favorite out of the large range of American candies, whether it be children avidly seeking for them on Halloween day or ravenous Highlander writers diving headfirst for the Kit Kats from Jasmine’s candy jar at Monday meetings. They’re crunchy, they’re chocolatey and they’re just simply amazing. Unlike what we...