Pear jam is not something I’ve found on grocery shelves in the states. I haven’t really looked for it the times I’ve been in Europe but I feel like they probably have it. At any rate, I can’t get it here so I found a recipe on USApears and adjusted it slightly for what I Continue reading
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Croquembouche Recipe if You’re Bold Enough
If you’re actually making this, there’s no doubt you’re bold enough. The croquembouche is a classic French dessert and is absolutely delicious. The crunch of the hard caramel top into a light, sweet, and airy puff pastry ball filled with a velvety smooth chocolate cream is one of the most delicious things I’ve ever tasted Continue reading
Gooey Delicious Snickerdoodle Bar Recipe
The snickerdoodle bar is an enhancement on the classic cookie recipe. The original recipe is from SmittenKitchen, not that exact recipe but I can’t find it on her website. I found it in her cookbook, if you’re so inclined to find it. The texture is even softer, bordering on gooey depending on how long you Continue reading
Quick and Easy Thumbprint Cookie Recipe
A thumbprint cookie is timeless, always a hit, and most important, easy to make. This cookie recipe can be made in under an hour, including baking time. Most of the recipes I’ve posted are fairly labor and time intensive. While the result is visually appealing and delicious, sometimes you just don’t have the time. The Continue reading
Brown Butter Toffee Sandwich Cookie Recipe
Brown butter and toffee is a combination that I hadn’t thought of before. But after getting this recipe from a friend via NYT cooking, it immediately called to me. Being a big fan of toffee myself, I was excited to try this recipe. That being said, all of the steps in this recipe make it Continue reading
Amazing Tahini Shortbread Cookie Recipe
Tahini shortbread is not a phrase I thought I would use when I started this site. But after getting this recipe from a friend, I was intrigued to say the least. Tahini is usually reserved for savory dishes in my mind so I was curious how it would work for sweets. TL:DR, it works really Continue reading
Delicious Cinnamon Conchas Recipe
My friend Grace sent me this recipe to try and conchas have proven a challenge to get right. So be warned, this recipe is not easy. The original recipe comes from King Arthur flour and they have a few tips on there if you want to take a look. I tried the recommendations they had Continue reading
Peanut Butter Miso Collaboration Cookie Recipe
The past several recipes take so long they’re either for bragging rights or you’re training for the great British bakeoff. I don’t think I’m eligible, not being British and all, bummer. Anyway, this recipe can be prepped in 30 minutes or less. There’s still chilling involved for the dough, so these can’t be done in Continue reading
Delicious and Foolproof Tarte Tatin Recipe
Tarte Tatin is the French version of apple pie, that’s how I think about it. There’s a rough puff pastry base, similar to pie dough. On top, theres’ poached apples and caramel to top it off. You could say its a topless apple pie recipe. Anyway, this tarte tatin recipe comes from Claire Saffitz’s “Dessert Continue reading
Rough Puff Pastry Recipe
Rough puff pastry is a version of puff pastry that is “quicker” to make. Total time including chilling is around 3 hours. Even if you’re working minimum wage, its probably cheaper to just buy store bought puff pastry. But if you like baking and want to try this yourself, here are a few tips to Continue reading