Studded with candied ginger and rolled in chunky sugar these chewy ginger molasses cookies taste like your favorite Christmas memory. Not like that first Christmas after your started college when your mom pointed out you gained the freshman 25. We don’t talk about that Christmas. It’s me. Back again after an extended blog vacation. I’dContinue reading “Chewy Ginger Molasses Cookies”
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Who You Calling “Cherry Frangipane” Tarte?
A little sweet. A little sour. And definitely a bit cheeky. This timeless combination of tart cherries and toasty almonds shines in this buttery and chewy simple to make tart. So maybe life hasn’t been a bowl of cherries lately. Some of us are returning to work while some of us are muddling through ourContinue reading “Who You Calling “Cherry Frangipane” Tarte?”
Buttermilk Vanilla Pound Cake
This rich buttery cake is a classic summer staple that pairs perfectly with seasonal fruit. As a pastry chef sometimes I take the basics for granted. I’ve worked in kitchens that are always looking to reinvent the wheel with crazy techniques and unexpected flavors. With all that innovation the classics can get pushed to theContinue reading “Buttermilk Vanilla Pound Cake”
B*tchin’ Bolognese
No, I couldn’t think of a better name for this recipe. There are already 50,000 “Best Ever” or “Classic” bolognese recipes on the internet and I was feeling creatively lacking. But now that I have your attention. If you’re still reading after my worst named recipe ever I applaud you. Your loyalty will soon beContinue reading “B*tchin’ Bolognese”
Pillowy Potato Rolls
Reminiscent of those nostalgic little rolls you’d find in a certain orange bag this recipe for pillowy-soft bread pulls apart like cotton candy and tastes like what I imagine bread is heaven does. You can lay your head down and take a carby nap on their surface, but really I recommend eating them. Civilizations haveContinue reading “Pillowy Potato Rolls”
Citrusy Cereal Cake Donuts
These easy to make baked donuts are bursting with so much citrus flavor they’ll brighten even the gloomiest of breakfasts. I once worked at a donut shop for a grand total of five hours. It was an absolute nightmare on multiple levels and took a week to wash the fryer smell out of my hair.Continue reading “Citrusy Cereal Cake Donuts”
Stimulus Check Cheesecake
With 32 ounces of cream cheese and 7 eggs this recipe might just break the bank. But it’s so rich and creamy I promise it’s worth it the splurge! Let me begin by explaining that like many women I have a serious cheesecake obsession. I like cheap freezer cheesecake, giant chain restaurant cheesecake, those cheesecakeContinue reading “Stimulus Check Cheesecake”
Eggs in Purgatory
Quarantine got you feeling like you’re in your own version of purgatory? This Italian breakfast or late night snack is a comfort food favorite and oh-so-easy to make! I have been making a version of this dish for years and always referred to it as Shakshouka. Shakshouka being eggs cooked in a spicy tomato sauceContinue reading “Eggs in Purgatory”
Sourdough Cornmeal Waffles with Blueberry & Whiskey Compote
Top them with butter and syrup or drown them along with your quarantine sorrows in a whiskey laden blueberry sauce. These cornmeal waffles will be the talk of the table at your next breakfast. Since everyone in the universe has been stress baking sourdough bread and dry yeast is worth its weight in gold we’reContinue reading “Sourdough Cornmeal Waffles with Blueberry & Whiskey Compote”
Punjabi-Style Potato Samosas
If you’re interested in spending the day making a delicious fried snack that tastes as good fresh from the pot as it does when you inevitable eat a handful from the refrigerator in your underwear as a late night snack then let me introduce you to the samosa! I am by no means an expertContinue reading “Punjabi-Style Potato Samosas”
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