dessert
Classic Madeleines
There are some recipes that seem magical. The kind you admire from bakery windows but convince yourself are too difficult to make at home. For me, classic madeleines were one of those recipes. I love madeleines, but I avoided making them because I thought they would be fussy and complicated. As it turns out, they
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Fresh Homemade Ricotta Cheese
A few years ago, I stopped buying store bought ricotta. It was gray, bland, and lifeless, like it had given up on being cheese somewhere along the way. Once you taste fresh homemade ricotta, there is no going back. The truth is ricotta is one of the simplest cheeses you can make at home. Milk,
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Easy Homemade Granola
There is something undeniably comforting about homemade granola. The best part? Homemade granola is incredibly easy to make and once you start, it is hard to go back to store bought. Homemade granola is not just more affordable, but it is better for you. You have control over the ingredients, no excess sugars, mystery oils,
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Sourdough Bagels Made Simple
I understand the sourdough craze. It makes sense. We live in a world that rarely slows down. There is constant noise. Sourdough baking creates a pause. It asks for patience, attention, and a willingness to work at a slower pace. You grow a starter, name it, feed it, learn its rhythm, and over time it
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Savoring the Season
Classic Creamy Coleslaw with a Dijon Vinaigrette
Coleslaw is a timeless side dish that feels as appropriate at a summer cookout as it does for a winter dinner. Although we enjoy coleslaw all year round, fall and winter are when cabbage is in season. This is when cabbage offers the best flavor, crunch, and value. During the cooler months, I especially enjoy
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Sourdough Cinnamon Swirl Bread
During our family Thanksgiving weekend with the extended family, I experienced a moment of inspiration at the breakfast table. My sister-in-law had bought a cinnamon swirl sourdough mini loaf at the farmer’s market. I had forgotten how much I enjoy this style of bread. I grew up enjoying slices of toast with plenty of butter,