Basics Archives - This Silly Girl's Kitchen https://thissillygirlskitchen.com/category/recipes/basics/ Homecook Tested. Chef Approved Recipes. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 22:27:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://thissillygirlskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/cropped-favicon-32x32.png Basics Archives - This Silly Girl's Kitchen https://thissillygirlskitchen.com/category/recipes/basics/ 32 32 Best Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting https://thissillygirlskitchen.com/best-chocolate-cream-cheese-frosting/ https://thissillygirlskitchen.com/best-chocolate-cream-cheese-frosting/#comments Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://thissillygirlskitchen.com/?p=52278 This Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting is creamy, rich, and has just the right amount of sweetness. It’s perfect for topping all your favorite cakes, from chocolate cupcakes to a classic yellow cake. If you’re like me, you know that the right frosting can take any cake or cupcake to the next level. Chocolate Cream Cheese...

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]]> https://thissillygirlskitchen.com/best-chocolate-cream-cheese-frosting/feed/ 3 Easy Slow Cooker Hot Dogs https://thissillygirlskitchen.com/easy-slow-cooker-hot-dogs/ https://thissillygirlskitchen.com/easy-slow-cooker-hot-dogs/#respond Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 https://thissillygirlskitchen.com/?p=64170 You know, sometimes you just gotta go the easy route with your meal. And let me tell you, there is nothing easier than this Slow Cooker Hot Dogs! Slow cooker hot dogs are the simplest way to feed a large crowd without breaking a sweat!  Kids love a ton of hot dogs piled into your...

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]]> https://thissillygirlskitchen.com/easy-slow-cooker-hot-dogs/feed/ 0 How To Make an Easy Spritzer https://thissillygirlskitchen.com/how-to-make-an-easy-spritzer/ https://thissillygirlskitchen.com/how-to-make-an-easy-spritzer/#respond Thu, 03 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 https://thissillygirlskitchen.com/?p=64165 Do you know How to Make a Spritzer? It’s super easy and today we’re gonna talk about it. Ready? Imagine this: chilled rose wine swirling with bubbly sparkling water, dancing over ice in a large wine glass like it’s ready to party. A spritzer that’s almost too easy to throw together. It’s light, crisp, and...

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]]> https://thissillygirlskitchen.com/how-to-make-an-easy-spritzer/feed/ 0 Best Whipped Cream Cream Cheese Frosting https://thissillygirlskitchen.com/best-whipped-cream-cream-cheese-frosting/ https://thissillygirlskitchen.com/best-whipped-cream-cream-cheese-frosting/#respond Fri, 14 Mar 2025 10:03:00 +0000 https://thissillygirlskitchen.com/?p=63241 If you’re a frosting fanatic, like me, then let’s dive into my Whipped Cream Cream Cheese Frosting! This stuff is like a cloud of yumminess you can slather on anything! Imagine creamy cream cheese and fluffy whipped cream teaming up to make the best frosting ever. That’s Whipped Cream Cream Cheese Frosting. This wonderful frosting...

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]]> https://thissillygirlskitchen.com/best-whipped-cream-cream-cheese-frosting/feed/ 0 Simple Syrup for Cocktails (Does Simple Syrup Go Bad?) https://thissillygirlskitchen.com/simple-syrup-for-cocktails/ https://thissillygirlskitchen.com/simple-syrup-for-cocktails/#respond Thu, 06 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000 https://thissillygirlskitchen.com/?p=39159 Stored in an airtight container, Simple Syrup for Cocktails will last for up to a month in the fridge, making it essential and easy to use for any aspiring mixologist! In culinary school, I took a mixology course where they taught us the proper way to mix classic cocktails. No need for countless ingredients. Today’s...

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]]> https://thissillygirlskitchen.com/simple-syrup-for-cocktails/feed/ 0 Homemade Flat White Coffee Drink https://thissillygirlskitchen.com/homemade-flat-white-coffee-drink/ https://thissillygirlskitchen.com/homemade-flat-white-coffee-drink/#respond Sun, 02 Mar 2025 11:00:00 +0000 https://thissillygirlskitchen.com/?p=63215 If you’ve ever sipped a flat white at a specialty coffee shop, you know it’s more of an experience than a beverage. The flat white is a coffee drink known for its velvety consistency and gentle layer of micro foam (aka less froth than a typical cappuccino). It’s basically that “in-between” point for people who...

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]]> https://thissillygirlskitchen.com/homemade-flat-white-coffee-drink/feed/ 0 Homemade Potato Gnocchi Recipe https://thissillygirlskitchen.com/homemade-potato-gnocchi-recipe/ https://thissillygirlskitchen.com/homemade-potato-gnocchi-recipe/#respond Sat, 01 Mar 2025 11:00:00 +0000 https://thissillygirlskitchen.com/?p=63213 Today, we’re talking about Gnocchi! I know making homemade pasta (or dumplings) can feel scary, but trust me, homemade gnocchi isn’t rocket science. Gnocchi is more like fun kitchen arts-and-crafts for your dinner. You just need a few ingredients, a bit of practice, and maybe a potato ricer or a food mill if you want...

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]]> https://thissillygirlskitchen.com/homemade-potato-gnocchi-recipe/feed/ 0 How to Make Toasted Coconut https://thissillygirlskitchen.com/how-to-make-toasted-coconut/ https://thissillygirlskitchen.com/how-to-make-toasted-coconut/#respond Mon, 17 Feb 2025 11:00:00 +0000 https://thissillygirlskitchen.com/?p=61782 Let’s make some toasted coconut! Toss it in the oven for a few minutes, and it magically transforms into a crunchy, golden topping that tastes like a tropical getaway. Making toasted coconut is seriously magical. It’s one of the simple methods anyone can do at home to add amazing flavor and texture to their dishes....

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]]> https://thissillygirlskitchen.com/how-to-make-toasted-coconut/feed/ 0 Best French Toast Recipe https://thissillygirlskitchen.com/best-french-toast-recipe/ https://thissillygirlskitchen.com/best-french-toast-recipe/#respond Thu, 26 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +0000 https://thissillygirlskitchen.com/?p=59746 There’s something magical about our French toast recipe. It’s one of those easy breakfasts that makes you feel cozy and happy inside. Waking up to the smell of cinnamon, golden brown bread slices, and a drizzle of maple syrup is what makes this French toast recipe special! This is not just any French toast—this is...

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]]> https://thissillygirlskitchen.com/best-french-toast-recipe/feed/ 0 Best Margherita Pizza Recipe https://thissillygirlskitchen.com/best-margherita-pizza-recipe/ https://thissillygirlskitchen.com/best-margherita-pizza-recipe/#respond Fri, 13 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +0000 https://thissillygirlskitchen.com/?p=59663 Margherita Pizza is a beautiful, simple, and flavor-packed dish that’s beloved around the world. There’s something about the combination of fresh tomatoes, fresh basil, and creamy fresh mozzarella cheese in this Margherita Pizza that just makes your taste buds do a happy dance! It’s a delicious meal that proves sometimes the simplest foods are the...

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