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Celebrations

Fleur De Sel Caramels

December 8, 2020 Jackie Alpers Comments Off on Fleur De Sel Caramels

Fleur de sel (“flower of salt”) is a hand-harvested sea salt with distinctive flavor. Look for variations that have a pink or gray tone. You’d think that something with such a fancy-sounding name might be complicated to make, but in fact these sweet and savory bite-size treats are as easy to concoct as they are to devour. Still, if you want to let your friends believe these caramels are a feat of culinary magic, your secret’s safe with me.
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Baked Goods

Bombshell Boxed Brownie Dessert Pan Pizzas

July 2, 2019 Jackie Alpers Comments Off on Bombshell Boxed Brownie Dessert Pan Pizzas

These individual brownie pan pizzas are baked and served in Lodge 3.5” cast iron skillets. You can use one 9” cast iron skillet instead if you prefer. The options for different toppings are endless. Have fun experimenting […]

Baked Goods

Mini Brownie Stack Cakes

June 3, 2019 Jackie Alpers Comments Off on Mini Brownie Stack Cakes

Remember, that brownie mixes now come in gluten free varieties too! This recipe was first written for Refinery29. Ingredients 1 package brownie mix Cooking spray 2 cups mixed fresh berries 1 cup whipped cream. Instructions […]

Appetizers

Sprinkles Fairy Bread Sandwiches

June 22, 2014 Jackie Alpers Comments Off on Sprinkles Fairy Bread Sandwiches

Make any day a celebration! Just barely sweet, these sparkly sandwiches make a fun breakfast surprise, after-school snack, or party food. Inspired by Robert Louis Stevenson’s poem “Fairy Bread” in A Child’s Garden of Verses, fairy […]

Baked Goods

My New Sprinkles Food Network Column

January 23, 2014 Jackie Alpers Comments Off on My New Sprinkles Food Network Column

I’m beyond thrilled to announce that I am writing and photographing a monthly column for the Food Network! It features seasonal & holiday recipes, fun projects and entertaining ideas that use sprinkles. Here’s January’s! http://blog.foodnetwork.com/fn-dish/2014/01/how-to-beat-the-winter-blahs-with-sprinkles/ Brighten […]

Baked Goods

Haunted Halloween Gingerbread Houses

October 2, 2013 Jackie Alpers Comments Off on Haunted Halloween Gingerbread Houses

I created these Halloween themed haunted gingerbread houses for iVillage.  For instructions and easy tips on how to make these houses, visit their website.    You may have seen those amazing haunted Halloween gingerbread houses on […]