Iâm a Former Pastry Chef â I Tested HexCladâs New Bakeware, and I Totally Get the Hype
Baking season is upon us, and that means we’re gearing up to make all kinds of Halloween treats, Thanksgiving pies, and holiday cookies. Whether you’re a practiced baker or a novice, one thing is true across the board: Exceptional baking requires a combination of precise technique and good equipment. Just like high-quality flour or vanilla […]
Mexican Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
Tender spaghetti squash stuffed with a Mexican style, tomato, bean, corn and pepper sauce, and topped with plenty of melted cheese! One of my favourite fall foods is spaghetti squash and it’s always fun to stuff them with something tasty and make a meal of it! This recipe takes a Mexican themed filling with onions,… […]
Smoked Spatchcock Turkey
Not only is smoked spatchcock turkey juicy, smoky, and most of all, pretty, it’s so much safer than deep frying too.
strawberry chiffon shortcake, perfected
In 2007, when this website was still in its infancy, I shared a recipe for a layered strawberry chiffon shortcake. I’d never made a chiffon cake before, but I brought it to a friend’s rooftop birthday BBQ, correctly assuming that no one would be unhappy with a towering, featherweight cake sandwiched with whipped cream and […]
house lemonade
I realize as far as recipes go, suggesting one needs one for lemonade is questionable. What’s next, a set of detailed instructions for salted water, simple syrup, or buttered noodles? (Whoops!) But it turns out I have opinions on everything and there’s no time like the nth heat wave of the summer to share what […]
Iâm a Former Pastry Chef â I Tested HexCladâs New Bakeware, and I Totally Get the Hype
Baking season is upon us, and that means we’re gearing up to make all kinds of Halloween treats, Thanksgiving pies, and holiday cookies. Whether you’re a practiced baker or a novice, one thing is true across the board: Exceptional baking requires a combination of precise technique and good equipment. Just like high-quality flour or vanilla […]
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Mexican Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
Tender spaghetti squash stuffed with a Mexican style, tomato, bean, corn and pepper sauce, and topped with plenty of melted cheese! One of my favourite fall foods is spaghetti squash and it’s always fun to stuff them with something tasty and make a meal of it! This recipe takes a Mexican themed filling with onions,… […]
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Smoked Spatchcock Turkey
Not only is smoked spatchcock turkey juicy, smoky, and most of all, pretty, it’s so much safer than deep frying too.
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strawberry chiffon shortcake, perfected
In 2007, when this website was still in its infancy, I shared a recipe for a layered strawberry chiffon shortcake. I’d never made a chiffon cake before, but I brought it to a friend’s rooftop birthday BBQ, correctly assuming that no one would be unhappy with a towering, featherweight cake sandwiched with whipped cream and […]
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house lemonade
I realize as far as recipes go, suggesting one needs one for lemonade is questionable. What’s next, a set of detailed instructions for salted water, simple syrup, or buttered noodles? (Whoops!) But it turns out I have opinions on everything and there’s no time like the nth heat wave of the summer to share what […]
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spaghetti aglio e olio
Do you ever look around at the ingredients available to you, the energy you have to give to the cooking process — or, as I recently explained to a medium-sized child shortly before I got uninvited from future family events, the amount of fudge you have left to give from your, uh, bucket of fudge […]
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Panisses (Chickpea Fries)
Chickpea fries? Yes! Panisses are an irresistible snack famously served in the Provence region of France. Similar to regular fries, they’re crisp and golden on the outside, but with pillowy-soft interiors that remind me of creamy polenta. Nutritionally, they’re superior to regular fries, offering a hearty source of protein, fiber and monounsaturated fat. Like French […]
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Easy Eggplant Bolognese (1 Pot!)
When we add another bolognese to the blog (Yes, we already have versions 1, 2, 3, and 4), you know it’s something special! This newest version is made with EGGPLANT, meaning it’s the perfect bolognese for late summer. It’s light yet satisfying, creamy yet bright, and full of bold Italian-inspired flavor — everyone will be […]
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peach cobbler loaf
A friend asked me last week how long it takes to get a recipe right. I told him the only answer I know: As long as it takes. I’d like to be someone who could “adjust my expectations,” make peace with “close enough,” or have the slightest amount of chill when it’s clear that whatever […]
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Hemp Milk
Let’s talk about hemp milk. It’s easy to make at home (no soaking required), and yields a silky-smooth, creamy milk. Hemp milk boasts the most impressive nutrition profile of my alternative milk recipes, offering nearly 10 grams of plant-based protein per serving. While hemp milk can’t compete on the calcium front, it offers an array […]
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