These jewel-like candied blood orange slices have a gorgeous, stained glass appearance, making them the perfect decorations for desserts or drinks, and a sweet and chewy texture that makes for a delicious snack all on their own, or (better yet) dipped in dark chocolate. While candying oranges does involve a good chunk of time to […]
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These tender, deeply chocolate cupcakes are made with extra virgin olive oil and freshly squeezed blood orange juice, topped with a swirl of flavorful blood orange buttercream and crowned with a jewel-like candied blood orange slice. The blood orange buttercream is the star of the show: with a punchy orange flavor and gorgeous pale pink […]
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Ordinary olives? No, siree! Take your next antipasto spread from basic to brilliant with these warm sautéed olives with lemon and rosemary. Simply sautéing whole olives in extra virgin olive oil and serving them warm brings out their most flavorful characteristics; with the addition of fresh lemon peel and sprigs of verdant rosemary, they are […]
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Another year come and gone. Can you believe it? Honestly I still catch myself thinking it’s 2021, the fact that it’s going to be 2024 in a few days just boggles my mind. Needless to say, it’s been a delicious year. I published 37 recipes this year, which is a new record… low (lol). I’ve […]
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Chewy and gooey and gorgeously green: these festive matcha rice crispy treats are decorated to look like charming Christmas trees, with a natural green color that comes from matcha green tea powder (no food coloring required!) Matcha lovers, this one’s for you! With ample amounts of matcha powder infused in a classic marshmallow cereal treat […]
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Perfectly crunchy and ever so flavorful, these Meyer lemon biscotti cookies are drizzled with a lemony white chocolate glaze for a gorgeous finish. Biscotti, or Italian twice-baked cookies, keep beautifully for days (even weeks!) and are sturdy enough for shipping, making them the perfect recipe for cookie swaps and holiday care packages (if you plan […]
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Here’s a perfect addition to your Christmas table: a light and fluffy chiffon cake roll made with red and white striped batter, and filled with a spiral of chocolate peppermint whipped cream for a festive cake that’s dressed to impress. This peppermint roll cake looks and tastes like a giant candy cane (if candy canes […]
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This easy and delicious crunchy candy is a textural delight: made with just 3 ingredients, this no-bake recipe comes together in under 15 minutes (plus a bit of patience while you wait for it to set, which, to be honest, is probably the hardest part of the whole process). While it may not be the […]
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Feuilletine is a pastry chef’s best kept secret, giving professional cakes and pastries that extra something special: a delicate crunch that provides the perfect textural contrast to just about any dessert. Making feuilletine from scratch is surprisingly easy (much easier than spelling it, that’s for sure), and the resulting thin, crispy flakes can be mixed […]
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Black Friday has come early this year, and everything in the L&OO shop is on sale for a limited time! Here’s your chance to grab That’s My Jam at a discounted price! Since I’m paying for printing for small runs of books, I simply can’t discount the price very much or very often, so this […]
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Pumpkin season is in full swing, and these lightly spiced caramel pumpkin cookies are infused with luscious caramel flavor and frosted with a silky smooth caramel meringue buttercream—they’re just what you’ve been craving. Texture is everything, and these pumpkin cookies are ultra-soft and oh-so-chewy, with a swoop of the creamiest, fluffiest buttercream you’ve ever had […]
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No dry, bland scones here: these cream scones are tender and fluffy and ultra flavorful! This particular version has dark chocolate chunks and freeze-dried raspberries mixed in, but the base recipe is ultra flexible to accommodate whatever flavors you happen to be craving! Compared to their butter-based counterparts, cream scones are a cinch to whip […]
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No more boring burritos: these are filled with saucy shredded dark-meat chicken, tangy cilantro rice, refried beans and melty cheese all rolled up in a soft flour tortilla and then pan-fried for a crispy, flaky finish. These filling and flavorful chicken, rice, and bean burritos can be served right away or frozen for later (you’ll […]
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Fall in love with these autumn-inspired crumb bars featuring a ruby red fig, apple, and vanilla jam between layers of a sweet and salty oat and brown sugar crumb. They are sweet and salty, tender and crunchy, buttery and fruity, all in one delicious bite. These rustic, messy-delicious crumb bars aren’t winning any beauty pageants, […]
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Soft, chewy, and lemony sugar cookies made with extra virgin olive oil instead of butter for a unique flavor and a delightful chewy texture—with a delicate crunch on the outside from the granulated sugar coating, they are, simply put, a textural delight. The soft oil-based dough is easily mixed by hand with a spatula or […]
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This gorgeous layered dessert features a brownie-like chocolate cake, luscious chocolate raspberry jam, and a light and fluffy raspberry and ruby chocolate mousse all enrobed in a stunningly shiny dark chocolate mirror glaze. The only thing more gorgeous than a super shiny glaze are the distinct layers inside that reveal themselves with every slice. Thank […]
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The unexpected combo of mango and raspberry results in a jam with a candy-like fruit flavor, like one of those mystery dum-dums that’s impossible to pinpoint exactly which fruit you’re tasting other than it is delicious. This ultra-flavorful jam comes together surprisingly quickly and with less sugar than traditional jams, and can be water-bath canned […]
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Pistachio is a flavor we all love and know, or, at least, we think we know—because, in reality, pistachio is one of the hardest flavors to define, describe, and recreate in extract form. After my favorite pistachio extract was discontinued, I started looking for a suitable replacement. A task which turned out to be far […]
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