Creamy & Delicious Grits: For Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner!
Making Grits is quick and simple following this easy recipe. Whether served for breakfast, lunch or as a side, it is the perfect quick dish!
Kitchen Basics
Homemade Pistachio Syrup (that actually tastes like pistachios!)
This bright green syrup tastes just like pistachios, with a bright green color and bold, nutty flavor that’s perfect in caffeinated beverages, cocktails and mocktails, or drizzled over ice cream, waffles or pancakes. Most pistachio syrup recipes out there call for simply steeping pistachios in a sugar syrup, but that just gives you a faintly […]
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30 Minute Stovetop Applesauce (Small Batch)
This quick and easy stovetop applesauce comes together in under 30 minutes (including the time it takes to peel and dice the apples!) It’s a small batch recipe perfect for when you just need a few servings, and don’t have time to sit around watching a pot simmer for hours. Lightly spiced and subtly sweetened […]
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How to Make Your Kitchen More Eco-Friendly
I’ve been working on reducing the waste and single-use plastic in our kitchen for years. Now, with more research indicating…
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How to Make Whipped Cream
Whipped cream is basically the pixie dust of desserts. A dollop here, a swirl there, and suddenly your entire life is better. It’s surprisingly easy to make homemade (like, charlatan easy.) All you need is heavy cream, a little powdered sugar, and a dash of vanilla. Seriously, once you’ve tasted this recipe, you’ll be ignoring…
How to Stock Your Pantry and Fridge
Some people are good at sports. Some people are amazing artists. My flex? I’m really good at having 5 tubs of sour cream on hand at all times, and enough butter to spread a thousand rolls. 🤣 Read on for all the items I keep in my fridge, pantry, and freezer, plus a long list…
Classic Chunky Cranberry Sauce
Chunky cranberry sauce lovers, this one’s for you: with a thick and chunky texture and the perfect balance of tart and sweet (well, I think it’s perfect, but the beauty of this recipe is you can customize it to your personal tastes!) This tried-and-true recipe requires only a few ingredients, minimal prep, and under 15 […]
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How to Make Gravy
Learning how to make gravy that is smooth, and rich with a homestyle taste is so easy with this recipe. Turkey, chicken, or beef gravy always turns out perfectly flavorful with just a handful of ingredients.
Best Tools for Soups
We enjoy soups and stews year-round, but we probably eat soup two to three times per week in fall and…
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Skip the Store: Make Fresh Ricotta (It’s easier than you’d think)!
This homemade ricotta cheese tastes way better than the store-bought version and only uses 4 ingredients. Add it to lasagna, ravioli, cannoli, or even calzones!
Swiss Meringue Buttercream (with Lemon Curd + Other Flavor Variations!)
Creamy, fluffy, and silky smooth, Swiss meringue buttercream is perhaps the queen of all buttercream frostings. While it takes a little bit more time than your standard American buttercream, the result is rich and buttery frosting that is not cloyingly sweet. Swiss meringue buttercream is made by cooking egg whites with sugar and then beating […]
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Baking Supplies
We bake a lot around here, and we’ve been through quite a few dishes, pans, mixers, and other things. We’ve…
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Meyer Lemon Curd (Extra Thick!)
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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How to soften hard brown sugar
You’re all set to bake a batch of your favorite cookies, only to discover that your brown sugar is hard…
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Everything You Need to Know About Roasted Garlic
Garlic lovers, are you ready to experience this everyday ingredient in a whole new way? Roasting garlic unlocks a wonderful…
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Our Favorite 15 Min Busy Weeknight Bite!
A BLT is the PERFECT 15 minute dinner for busy nights! Crisp fresh lettuce, juicy tomatoes & thick-cut bacon on toast, it is a hearty and delicious lunch or weeknight meal!
Homemade Pistachio Flour
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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Homemade Candied Blood Orange Slices
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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Homemade Feuilletine (Pailleté Feuilletine)
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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