Choux pastry (pâte à choux) is a classic French pastry dough that comes together in just 15 minutes, then is piped or scooped into mounds that bake into airy, hollow puffs perfect for sweet or savory fillings. In this post, you’ll find step-by-step instructions, my best tips for success, troubleshooting guidance, and specific ideas for…
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Tarte Tatin is a classic French dessert featuring deeply caramelized apples and a buttery, flaky crust. It’s not a quick or easy recipe, but if you take your time and follow each step carefully, the results are stunning – rich, deeply delicious, and rustically elegant. Note: This post contains referral links for products I recommend.…
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With its blend of warm spices, apricot jam, apple, and a creamy custard topping, this Classic South African Bobotie is comfort food with a global flair. My mom’s version came from a South African friend years ago, and when a Kansas City shop owner (who sells my cookbooks) shared it with one of her South…
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Blackberry Jam Cake is a cherished Kentucky tradition, and in my family, it was my mom Sally’s favorite birthday cake. The spiced cake layers, enriched with cocoa, blackberry jam, raisins, and pecans, bake up moist and fragrant. A smooth, buttery, and richly caramel-flavored frosting finishes it off to perfection. Note: This post contains referral links…
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Welcome to Sunday Reset, where we share how we’re unwinding and what we have planned for the week ahead. This time, our newest baking resident, Terrence (@terrencebakes), shares what he’s whipping up first in our Test Kitchen.
Summer is officially h…
If you’re looking for an easy spring or summer dessert, this Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp Recipe is it. My mom’s version pairs a sweet-tart, jamlike fruit filling with a buttery oat topping – and adds a hint of fresh basil for a subtle twist. She also blended the topping in a food processor, giving it a…
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When it comes to baked BBQ chicken, simplicity is key – but flavor matters most. This version has both. With just 4 ingredients and taking under 30 minutes from start to finish, this BBQ Chicken Breast Recipe is a quick, foolproof way to get tender, juicy chicken on the table. What sets it apart? Our…
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Vanilla extract is one of those pantry staples we don’t think much about—until we suddenly need it. Whether you’re halfway through a cookie recipe or baking a birthday cake and realize you’re out, don’t stress. There are plenty of vanilla extract subst…
No doubt about it—matcha has soared in popularity in the U.S. over the past few years. Demand is so high that brands like Ippodo have had to pause production on some of their best-selling powders just to keep up. There’s even a National Matcha Day (May…
There’s no doubt that America is currently obsessed with matcha. In desserts, savory dishes, and lattes, green tea is finally getting its flowers. However, there are a few recipes that truly stand out from the rest in terms of internet virality. In thi…
Still need a present for Mother’s Day? Go bake her a cake. And for you moms out there—do you suspect your loved ones are running a little behind this year? Save them: Request a cake.
Some of my happiest, most successful mom-oriented days involved…
As we get closer to Easter (and further into Spring), I’ve been leaning into baked goods that feel a little brighter, more colorful, and good for sharing. Some of these are brand new recipes I developed this season—like the Toasted Coconut Cupcakes wit…
This recipe came to me when I was thinking about what to make for Easter brunch, and after asking around the office, it became clear that coffee cake was a go-to for a lot of people. At the same time, my personal go-to is often banana bread—something t…
These Easy Pimento Cheese Bites with Green Chiles are everything a good party bite should be – cheesy, a little spicy, and easy to pull together. Inspired by my mom’s classic homemade Pimento Cheese recipe, this version adds diced green chiles, jalapeños, and onion for extra flavor and heat. You only need 6 ingredients and…
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Make the most of peak-season produce with these fresh, flavor-packed spring recipes. From brown butter asparagus to rhubarb cocktails, this roundup is your go-to guide for cooking with the best fruits and vegetables of the season.
Whether you’re plann…
Maybe it’s the homesteading wave taking over TikTok, the endless how-to guides making it feel less intimidating, or the fact that you can buy a starter online, but sourdough’s popularity continues to skyrocket—with no signs of fading anytime soon. Our …
I’m a great cook, but only a so-so baker. Over the past few years I’ve been trying to get deeper and deeper into the worlds of doughs, breads, and cakes. Through this journey one question has lingered at my mind: Why do we still use dry active yeast?
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Arroz con Pollo is an easy one-pot meal that delivers tender, moist chicken and flavorful rice in every bite. It’s my mom’s recipe – the version my brother and I grew up loving – and it never fails. While Arroz con Pollo varies across Latin cultures, this one calls for turmeric, plus roasted chilies, pimiento-stuffed…
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One thing we’re absolutely doing to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day? Sipping on an Irish coffee. Ideally with a slice of cake in the same flavor. And if you didn’t know that was an option, don’t worry—now you do.
Skip the crowded bars and make something f…
As a part of Snack Shop series, Annie Arriaga investigates the latest and greatest viral snack shops in New York City to see if the hype is real, if the snacks are yummy, and if the spot is underrated, overrated, or perfectly rated.
A good breakfas…
Ever since I learned how easy it is to make my own coffee syrups at home, I’ve been unstoppable. And I think I’ve just developed my favorite recipe yet. I already knew the flavors of banana and coffee are perfectly complementary. I’ve made it all: bana…
Cream cheese frosting can be notoriously difficult to get right, especially the consistency (if you can’t relate, I commend you). The goal: a silky frosting that’s pipable and holds its shape. And yet—cream cheese frosting can easily turn into a concoc…
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Fresh, vibrant, and bursting with bold flavors, Mediterranean Stuffed Bell Peppers with Quinoa are a modern take on a classic. No ground beef or rice here – just a light yet satisfying filling of rosemary and garlic-infused quinoa, juicy tomatoes, spicy Serrano peppers, garbanzo beans, and melty cheeses. Every bite is a perfect balance of…
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Let’s start with something we can all agree on: This cake, one that’s gooey in the middle and beyond sweet, is magically irresistible. If only we could all align on a name. You may have heard it called Neiman Marcus cake, gooey butter cake, or chess ba…
