Ganache is a delicious chocolate cream that can be used as an icing or filling for cakes, cookies and other desserts. But it’s also runnier than most icings because of the butterfat in its base ingredients: heavy whipping cream and milk solids. This article explains why ganache runs so much more easily than regular frosting….
So you’re at a party with all kinds of ice cream. The chocolate flavor won’t scoop nicely, that’s just one problem. It takes more time to form a single ball. There is no problem with the strawberry or the vanilla, so what is the problem? There is something special about chocolate ice cream that makes…
Ricotta cheese is an Italian cheese that has been made since ancient times. It is made from the whey leftover after making mozzarella cheese. Ricotta is often used in lasagna, ravioli, and other dishes. Ricotta cheese comes in different varieties such as whole milk, partly skimmed milk, low fat, nonfat, and even Greek style. The…
Mascarpone is an Italian cheese that has been around since the 16th century. It’s creamy and delicious and is often used in desserts. But did you know that mascarpone is also a type of dairy product? It’s made from cream that’s been heated and strained. The result is a smooth, rich cheese that melts easily….
If you are a vegetarian since birth, it is doubtless that you have always acknowledged the contents of a delightful meal before grabbing a bite. But it is genuinely disheartening to learn that even cheese, an ingredient that stays beloved to all vegetarians, are not all veg. Some cheeses that have gained popularity over the…
