If you bake often—or just find yourself wandering the baking aisle—you might’ve noticed jars of vanilla bean paste popping up everywhere. This thick, syrupy blend combines concentrated vanilla extract with real vanilla seeds, offering a deep flavor and…
Whether you’re hosting an at-home café this weekend, having a friend over for coffee, or just looking for a fun baking project, here are a few of my recent favorites that make me feel like spring is just a little closer. They vary in difficulty and tim…
This Deliciously Easy Spinach Stuffed Salmon is a true crowd-pleaser with effortless elegance. Tender salmon fillets are filled with a rich, creamy stuffing made from spinach, mascarpone, cream cheese, and a hint of nutmeg, then finished with a golden Parmesan breadcrumb crust. It’s elegant, flavorful, and comes together quickly—perfect for both a weeknight meal and…
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Welcome to Off the Eaten Path, a series where our Test Kitchen creator Noah Tanen dives deep into regional recipes. Next up? New York bagels.
I’m just going to say it: New York City has the best bagels in America, and probably in the world. The abso…
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Craving a comforting, flavorful dinner that’s both healthy and easy to prepare? Look no further than this Layered Chicken Enchilada Casserole with Green Chile Sauce. Say goodbye to the fuss of rolling individual enchiladas! This layered dish boasts vibrant Southwestern flavors and a creamy texture, with no cream, sour cream, or canned soups. It’s the…
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Tiramisu is one of those desserts that never goes out of style, no matter the season or occasion. And right now—it’s reaching a peak. From tiramisu pancakes to the viral tiramisu brownies, it’s clear the iconic flavors are having a major moment. And ac…
As a part of our 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.
Not every…
If you’re anything like me, the craving for pecan pie doesn’t stop at Thanksgiving—it lingers well into the holiday season and beyond. Enter my Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars! Imagine all the flavors of a traditional pecan pie, elevated with a touch of chocolate and optional bourbon, condensed into irresistible two-bite treats. These bars are as…
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There’s nothing quite like the satisfaction of a homemade pie, but getting the crust just right can feel like a big challenge. After many hours in my kitchen, testing different ingredient combinations and techniques, I’ve landed on a foolproof recipe that guarantees a flaky, flavorful crust every time. And, whether you’re a seasoned baker or…
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If you’re looking for a dessert that feels special but is a breeze to make, these Individual Plum Tarts are it. With purchased puff pastry as the base, all you need to do is layer on some juicy plum slices tossed with lemon zest, mint, a little sugar, and cinnamon. A quick brush of apricot…
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Green bean casserole is a beloved holiday staple, but it’s time to give this classic a modern twist. My recipe for Fresh Green Bean Casserole with Cheese is a flavorful and elegant upgrade to the traditional dish. Say goodbye to canned soup and hello to a creamy, homemade cheese sauce. And, tender (but not mushy)…
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This Crispy Baked Panko Chicken has it all! Made with readily available ingredients, it’s crispy on the outside and tender inside, with no oily mess from frying – plus uber amounts of flavor from multiple layers of Mexican seasonings (think salsa verde, chili powder, cumin, garlic). And if that isn’t enough, this one-dish dinner is…
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Start your day off right with these delightful Sausage, Egg, and Cheese Muffins with Spinach and Tomatoes. This light yet satisfying breakfast is gluten free, low carb, and packed with protein, making it a perfect grab-and-go meal. Our recipe features turkey sausage for a savory depth of flavor with less fat, while fresh tomatoes and…
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During the Paris games, the Olympic Village will produce more than 12,000 baguettes.
Most will come from bakers stationed at the village’s boulangerie—a French bakery, built within a former power plant, tasked with producing enough bread to sufficient…
Calling all cinnamon bread lovers! Our recipe for Homemade Cinnamon Swirl Bread offers a delightful twist on the classic. It’s a quick bread, so forget the yeast and all the fuss that comes with it – no kneading, no waiting for rise, just mix, layer, and bake! Plus, it boasts two secret weapons: a touch…
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The use of edible flowers in cooking and baking—along with freshly milled flours from heirloom grains like einkorn, buckwheat, and spelt—are having a moment.
Rose Wilde takes advantage of both in Bread and Roses: 100+ Grain Forward Recipes featuring G…
Sunshine on a plate! Straight from my grandmother Nama’s kitchen, these Homemade Lemon Bars are a treasured family recipe. Lovingly passed down for three generations, this recipe is surprisingly easy to prepare with readily available pantry ingredients. Bursting with citrusy flavor from both fresh lemon juice and zest, the addition of a unique ingredient makes…
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Ditch the boring cheese ball and impress your guests with these irresistible Mini Cheese Tart Appetizers! Straight from my mom’s recipe box, these bite-sized delights boast a flaky, golden crust cradling a creamy, cheesy filling with a hint of savory onion and a touch of curry powder. But the real star of the show is…
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If you have a friend or family member who loves to bake, then consider yourself lucky. Why, you might ask? Because they are some of the easiest people to buy for. And take that from someone who loves to bake, and is overjoyed when gifted with any cookb…
Samantha Seneviratne, author of the new cookbook Bake Smart: Sweets and Secrets from My Oven to Yours, believes that canned fruit might not deserve the not-so-stellar reputation it often gets. “We’ve all been advocating for the use of frozen fruit when…
Gluten-free baking often gets a bad rap, but that doesn’t need to be the case. By using alternative flours, grains, and starches, you can get results similar to those in traditional, wheat-based recipes—but even better is using these ingredients to ach…
Erin Jeanne McDowell, baking expert and Food52 Resident, is no stranger to making pies. She’s written a whole book on the subject (called, literally, The Book on Pie), graced our
Bake It Up a Notch videos with hours of helpful advice, and shared her r…
Pie season is here (did it ever leave?), and as you break out your pie dishes and rolling pins, you may decide it’s time to upgrade those tools you’ve been baking with for years (if not decades). Whether you’re still using the same pie dish you bought …
“The smell of freshly ground cardamom is strong and pungent, and it reminds me of eucalyptus or menthol,” said Nichole Accettola, whose new book, Scandinavian From Scratch: A Love Letter to the Baking of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, hit shelves this we…
