You know, it’s really hard to attractively photograph homemade muffins. Without that perfect little muffin-top overhang, it’s just a sort of shapeless blob. My apologies for the pictures here. I’m a big ‘ol fan of muffins though, so I’ll work on it, I promise! Now, you may think I’m crazy for baking in August, but [...]
No but really, these are the best. Like, ever. I don’t even love almond that much, but I was out of vanilla extract at 11 o’clock at night, with sandwich cookies on the brain. Something had to be done. And thus, I stumbled upon these babies in a fit of culinary creativity. Simple, exquisite, and [...]
First burritos and now enchilada sauce – I’m on a Mexican kick these days! I suppose it makes sense, since I associate Latin flavors with hot weather and carefree evenings. Nothing says summer quite like guacamole and pico de gallo . . . except maybe a mezcal margarita! I’ve always loved enchiladas, but gave them [...]
I strongly believe that burritos are, in fact, the perfect food. Selected delectable’s all smooshed together, and encased in a warm tortilla – it just doesn’t get any better. And although it’s true that I’m sort of totally addicted to this one burrito Eden, I also roll my own from time to time. What you [...]
Pâte Brisée (that’s ‘paht bree-ZAY’ ) is just a fancy phrase for pie crust, and since it’s finally summer fruit season, it seems only appropriate to share this delectable all-purpose pastry dough. The delicate, flaky crust works equally well for sweets or savories, from filled desserts to vegan quiche. Easy to master and endlessly versatile, [...]
