In the world of Instagram, where every picture tells a story, the perfect caption can be the cherry on top of your deliciously baked post. Whether you’re a professional pastry chef or a home baker, your creations deserve to be shared with the world in the sweetest way possible. From pun-filled quips to heartfelt sentiments,…
If there is something I know can drive me crazy, is the smell of a freshly baked bread. Especially, sourdough bread. Sourdough bread has become a treasured staple in the home-baking world, intertwining simplicity and complexity to create a loaf with a distinctive tangy flavor, crunchy crust, and chewy interior. Venturing into sourdough baking can…
In honor of The Recipe Redux turning 6, we were challenged this month to come up with a small bite dessert. So fun! And a very welcome excuse to bake some cake! When I first started pondering what to make, the dessert that popped into my mind was the mini-cupcakes at Whole Foods. I have…
This month is kind of a wacky month for my recipe roundup because three of these recipes come from one cookbook: Ottolenghi’s Jerusalem: A Cookbook*. I have a complicated relationship with this cookbook. I love it because everything that I make from it comes out so well, the pictures are beyond beautiful, and the recipes…
I’ve got an awesome, super simple, extra flexible recipe for you guys this week! Waffleritos. Yup, you guessed it, a combination of waffles and burritos, and what could be better than that? But first, some practical tips on how to cook with what you’ve got. The inspiration for the recipe and this post comes from…
We’re not big Valentine’s Day people in our household. One of the first times my husband and I ever really hung out was at an anti-Valentine’s gathering. But I’m a sucker for special meals on special days… so since I am on a big beet kick right now I couldn’t let the holiday go by…
In my foodie family there are many holiday dishes that are considered sacred: Eggs Benedict on Christmas morning, my mom’s buttery fresh spinach, my brother’s carefully timed and rotated stuffed turkey, my mom’s poached pears with chestnut puree, and my mashed potatoes. Most of these dishes are not only a little bit richer than I…
“By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by Wild Blueberries and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time.” Can you believe that Thanksgiving is just around the corner?! It completely snuck up on me. Luckily, this year is kind of like my…
There are few things I love more than a warm cookie right out of the oven. Even in the middle of summer. There is something so comforting about the warmth, the chewiness, and, of course, the sweetness. When I was a kid the first thing I learned to make on my own was cookies. There…
Strawberry season is here! I love, love, love fresh and seasonal strawberries and try to enjoy them in any way I can while they are around. Our own patch is starting to slow down now, but the strawberries from our farm share have been getting better each week and have been a big hit with…