a misleading misnomer
A trifle is defined as an article or thing of very little value. I’d like to know who decided to apply that name to the elegant and tasty dessert that we all know and love—it’s just wildly inappropriate. Here’s another thing about a trifle—while it’s gorgeous in its untouched state, all perfectly-layered and colorful, it more »
7 Dishes for a Perfect Thanksgiving Table
There is a sea of Thanksgiving dishes washing over blogs and recipe sites this week. Here at the Back Burner, we’ve done the legwork for you and have picked our favorites to help you create your best Thanksgiving table yet. Enjoy! #1. Herb and Salt Rubbed Turkey. Non-turkey options are becoming ever more common at Thanksgiving more »
crisp air inspires a crisp dessert
Autumn has quite a bit going for it. -It makes a fairly awesome name (though I do know gals named Spring and Summer, but oddly, no one called Winter). -New TV! I admit it: I’m a television fiend. Dexter, Castle, Psych, Community—I’m hooked on ‘em all. -The leaves and trees are the most beautiful they more »
caramel apple pie cupcakes
The first baked treat I endeavored to make from scratch was an apple pie (best to start with something simple, right?…), so it’s only fitting that my first post as the sweets guru for Key Ingredient be a similar creation. The list of treats that’ve been adapted to fit the apple pie flavor profile is more »
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