The Flavor Bender https://www.theflavorbender.com/ Master the Science of Delicious Wed, 23 Apr 2025 19:10:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 https://www.theflavorbender.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/cropped-favicon-32x32.png The Flavor Bender https://www.theflavorbender.com/ 32 32 45 Best Mother’s Day Brunch Recipes https://www.theflavorbender.com/mothers-day-brunch-recipes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mothers-day-brunch-recipes https://www.theflavorbender.com/mothers-day-brunch-recipes/#respond Wed, 23 Apr 2025 19:10:13 +0000 https://www.theflavorbender.com/?p=63890 A collection of the best Mother’s Day brunch recipes and ideas to treat mom to a memorable one! Yes, being the best mom ever is a 24/7/365 kind of job, but isn’t it nice knowing that there’s a day in the calendar where you can clock out early, sleep in, and be treated to brunch
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Easy Creamy Coffee Panna Cotta https://www.theflavorbender.com/easy-creamy-coffee-panna-cotta/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=easy-creamy-coffee-panna-cotta https://www.theflavorbender.com/easy-creamy-coffee-panna-cotta/#comments Mon, 14 Apr 2025 21:57:50 +0000 https://www.theflavorbender.com/?p=63735 If you like coffee and a quick, easy dessert, then this coffee panna cotta (espresso panna cotta) has got to be at the top of your list! A sinfully creamy, melt in your mouth, jiggly, perfectly set “custard” dessert with a deep, robust coffee flavor, this panna cotta is simple yet looks and tastes rich
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Easy High Protein Tofu Chocolate Mousse https://www.theflavorbender.com/high-protein-tofu-chocolate-mousse/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=high-protein-tofu-chocolate-mousse https://www.theflavorbender.com/high-protein-tofu-chocolate-mousse/#comments Thu, 03 Apr 2025 19:43:25 +0000 https://www.theflavorbender.com/?p=63495 Super creamy, delicious silken tofu chocolate mousse that is vegan, gluten free, and takes less than 20 minutes to make! Plus, you can add protein powder for a high protein chocolate mousse, and easily switch up the flavor in SO MANY ways. You just can’t lose with this dessert! 😊 I love making easy chocolate
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Hot Cross Bun Bread and Butter Pudding https://www.theflavorbender.com/hot-cross-bun-bread-butter-pudding/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hot-cross-bun-bread-butter-pudding https://www.theflavorbender.com/hot-cross-bun-bread-butter-pudding/#comments Sun, 30 Mar 2025 17:54:04 +0000 https://www.theflavorbender.com/?p=63292 Use stale, leftover hot cross buns and transform them into this hot cross bun bread and butter pudding for an even more cozy, delicious, rich, custardy dessert! Perfect for Easter baking and holiday gatherings. I use my traditional hot cross buns and chocolate chip hot cross buns here, but I honestly love making this bread
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Pain Au Chocolat Recipe (Chocolate Croissants) https://www.theflavorbender.com/pain-au-chocolat-recipe-chocolate-croissants/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pain-au-chocolat-recipe-chocolate-croissants https://www.theflavorbender.com/pain-au-chocolat-recipe-chocolate-croissants/#comments Tue, 11 Mar 2025 16:07:12 +0000 https://www.theflavorbender.com/?p=62642 Here’s ALL you need to know about making foolproof, authentic pain au chocolat (chocolate croissants)! These are made with buttery, homemade croissant dough, and if you like regular French croissants, you’ll LOVE these too. I share detailed, step by step instructions, pictures, and a recipe video to help you achieve PERFECT results! Recipe highlights What
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Bunny Buns (Easy Easter Bread Rolls)      https://www.theflavorbender.com/bunny-buns-easter-bread-rolls/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bunny-buns-easter-bread-rolls https://www.theflavorbender.com/bunny-buns-easter-bread-rolls/#comments Sat, 01 Mar 2025 01:11:04 +0000 https://www.theflavorbender.com/?p=62407 These bunny buns (Easter buns) are easily the most fun, cute, and delicious Easter bread rolls ever! Made in a muffin pan, super easy to make, and the bread is so soft, rich, and fluffy! You can use sweet or savory filling, and it’s very easy to make them vegan too. My favorite Easter bread
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38 Best Game Night Snacks (Recipes & Ideas) https://www.theflavorbender.com/best-game-night-snacks-recipes-ideas/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=best-game-night-snacks-recipes-ideas https://www.theflavorbender.com/best-game-night-snacks-recipes-ideas/#respond Mon, 20 Jan 2025 18:52:38 +0000 https://www.theflavorbender.com/?p=62253 What makes the perfect game day or game night? Besides your favorite board game or card game or football game on TV? It’s the snacks, of course. Some easy, healthy, flavorful game day and game night snacks are the difference between an ordinary, forgettable night and a memorable, habit-forming experience. We have our fair collection
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The Best Homemade French Toast Sticks https://www.theflavorbender.com/best-homemade-french-toast-sticks/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=best-homemade-french-toast-sticks https://www.theflavorbender.com/best-homemade-french-toast-sticks/#comments Sat, 28 Dec 2024 16:34:03 +0000 https://www.theflavorbender.com/?p=61921 French toast sticks that you can grab, dip, and eat are such a deliciously fun way to serve classic French toast and brioche French toast. This easy recipe makes PERFECT French toast sticks that are crisp and caramelized on the surface and creamy and custardy in the middle, without ever being soggy or floppy at
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Easy Brioche French Toast Casserole https://www.theflavorbender.com/easy-brioche-french-toast-casserole/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=easy-brioche-french-toast-casserole https://www.theflavorbender.com/easy-brioche-french-toast-casserole/#comments Sat, 21 Dec 2024 18:51:39 +0000 https://www.theflavorbender.com/?p=61774 Turn your creamy, custardy brioche French toast into the best brioche French toast casserole with this super customizable, make ahead friendly, special occasion worthy recipe! And instead of a boring (and more involved!) streusel topping, I make delicious, crispy cinnamon croutons with the same brioche bread as the topping. That’s TWO decadent breakfast choices with
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The Best Brioche French Toast Recipe https://www.theflavorbender.com/best-brioche-french-toast-recipe/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=best-brioche-french-toast-recipe https://www.theflavorbender.com/best-brioche-french-toast-recipe/#comments Mon, 16 Dec 2024 14:49:45 +0000 https://www.theflavorbender.com/?p=61634 If you like classic French toast, you will LOVE this upgraded brioche French toast recipe! Made with buttery, soft, enriched brioche bread, this French toast is creamy and custardy on the inside, with perfect caramelization on the outside! This baked brioche French toast will ensure that you can serve all your French toast slices at
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