Paczki | Curious Cuisiniere

Baked Paczki

  While tomorrow is more commonly known as Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday, which begins the Christian 40 day period of Lenten preparation for Easter, many cultures have traditionally used the days before Ash Wednesday to celebrate and use up the last bits of sugar …

Lightened Up Eggnog - Curious Cuisiniere

Lightened Up Eggnog

Today, I am excited to be posting for Leah over at Inspire and Indulge.  And, I am very excited about the recipe I have for you over there.  I have turned Holiday Eggnog on its head by attempting to create a lower fat, lower calorie, version that didn’t use heavy …

Vanilla Caramel Sauce | Curious Cuisiniere

Vanilla Caramel Sauce

If you’ve never made caramel sauce before, don’t be intimidated.  Just be prepared.  You will burn your first batch. I’m not trying to be mean.  But, I really think it happens to everyone.  (If you are one of those incredibly patient people who is able to claim success on a …