Sunshine in Your Mouth: Meyer Lemon-Brown Butter Bars
A week ago, I had a different world view: our education system is badly in need of an overhaul; babies should wear hats with animal ears; all people should be able to get married; Nicki Minaj is the worst American Idol judge ever; and fruit desserts are just okay. Little did I know that my […]
Pucker Up, Buttercup: Super Lemon Curd
Last week, I was gifted with some gorgeous Meyer lemons, which inspired me to make lemon bars for the first time. I was also interested in experimenting with lemon curd, another new adventure for me. While hunting for recipes, I found the best of both worlds: Joanne Chang’s recipe for Lemon Lust Bars from Flour: […]
The Wafel Whisperer: Pumpkin Marshmallow Spekuloos Cupcakes
I’ve had these cupcakes in my head for many months, and (happy joy!) it was finally time to realize the dream. They are the perfect flavor combination for Thanksgiving and the entire holiday season, as they evoke the warmth and coziness of this chilly and festive time of year. No doubt you’ve had, or at […]
Baked Sunday Mornings: Caramel Coconut Cluster Bars
Move over, Girl Scout Cookies– you’ve got competition. During my summer visit to BAKED in Brooklyn, I discovered the glory that is Caramel Coconut Cluster Bars. Among the treasure trove of treats that I brought home was this amazing little gem, an homage to the classic Samoa cookie: a layer of gooey, coconut-laced caramel crowning […]
Baked Sunday Mornings: Buttermilk Pie
Pie dough and I have never really gotten along… until now. I have tried a number of pie crust recipes over the years, and they generally come out tough, soggy, flimsy, burnt, or otherwise unappealing. Oh, and my crusts almost always shrink (usually unevenly) in the pie dish. It ain’t pretty. In fact, I rarely make […]