Your favorite peanut butter and jelly sandwich meets thumbprint cookie: a soft and buttery cookie packed with peanut butter flavor and filled with a bright and fruity strawberry jam. These bite-sized peanut butter thumbprint cookies are filled with a dollop of bright strawberry jam (but you can use whatever kind of jam you have on […]
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Banana bread meets blueberry muffin in this fabulously fruity morning mashup that’s quick and easy (there’s a reason they’re called quick breads after all, no electric mixer required!) This moist, tender, and flavorful banana bread is studded with fresh blueberries (but frozen works too!) and drizzled with a vibrant blueberry glaze for a fruity twist […]
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Lemon lovers: this one’s for you! Layers of light and buttery lemon cake (the reverse-cream method produces a particularly cotton-soft texture that’s perfect for layering), a bright lemon curd filling (extra thick so it says put), and a silky smooth lemon buttercream for a flavor-packed lemon cake even non-lemon-lovers will adore. Layer upon layer of […]
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This tart and tangy Meyer lemon curd is extra thick (thanks to the extra thickening power of cornstarch), with a smooth and creamy mouthfeel and a perfect balance of tart and sweet. There are few things more satisfying than a classic lemon curd. Whether you use it as cake filling, ice cream flavoring, or morning […]
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Looking for something more exciting than plain ol’ strawberry jam? I’ve got you covered! These 15 unique recipes include multi-fruit mashups and fabulous flavor combinations that will take your homemade strawberry jam from ordinary to extraordinary! Strawberries are one of the most versatile fruits when it comes to jam. They are definitely one of my […]
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Homemade strawberry jam is perfect in its simplicity, bright and sweet and bursting with strawberry flavor, no matter if you water-bath process it for shelf stable storage, refrigerate or freeze it, or eat it straight out of the jar with a spoon. This post is jam-packed (pun intended) with all the info you need to […]
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Strawberry and guava come together in one fruit-packed preserve that’s bright, fruity, and vibrant, with a perfect amount of sugar and plenty of acid to make the flavors pop. The unique pairing of strawberry and guava makes for a truly memorable jam, whether you can it in a water bath for shelf-stable storage, or store […]
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This pretty in pink sheet cake tastes like pure nostalgia, with a moist and tender strawberry cake, tangy buttermilk frosting, and a generous sprinkle of crunchy strawberry shortcake crumbs that add the perfect sweet and salty finishing touch. Inspired by an ice cream truck classic, this strawberry crunch sheet cake combines all the elements you […]
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With a crunchy texture and a bright strawberry flavor from freeze-dried strawberries, this strawberry crunch topping is as versatile and delicious and a cinch to prepare, not to mention entirely scratch-made! This crunchy strawberry shortcake crumb is made entirely from scratch with no strawberry gelatin mix and no pre-packaged cookies. And yet despite its homemade […]
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This sweet and creamy custard-based ice cream is flavored with candied orange syrup and features a swirl of rich and chewy chocolate fudge and bits of candied orange peel studded throughout. Inspired by a particularly memorable cone of gelato from our travels, Crema del Doge is a flavor fit for a king: sweet cream with […]
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Bitter and sweet, fruity and chewy, candied orange peel is one of citrus season’s under-appreciated treats. Whether spooned over ice cream, garnishing a fancy cocktail or mocktail, drizzled over pancakes, or chopped and mixed into cookies or scones, they are as versatile as they are delicious. Pieces of tender, chewy candied orange rind swimming in […]
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With creamy, ultra-flavorful layers of tropical passionfruit and bold raspberry semifreddo and a dark chocolate crumb for a bit of sweet and salty crunch, this no-churn frozen dessert is truly next-level. A semifreddo is an Italian frozen dessert (literally translating to half frozen) that, texturally, falls somewhere between an ice cream and a frozen mousse. […]
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This ultra-flavorful, brothy broccoli and potato soup has a surprising amount of flavor with a limited number of ingredients: it’s dinnertime magic! With a surprisingly robust brothy base (that actually uses just water, no broth or stock at all) flavored with pancettak, garlic and green onions, plus chunks of tender potatoes and broccoli, this satisfying […]
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Pistachio flour provides a nutty flavor and lovely green color in cakes, cookies, and other baked goods and desserts. Making it from scratch is easier than you’d think: all you need are fresh pistachios (and a little bit of time and patience). Pistachio flour is basically just very finely ground pistachio nuts (sometimes it’s called […]
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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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