They’re easy because there’s no phyllo dough in there, go figure. That being said, if you like making your own baked goods with minimal effort, this is the recipe for you. This recipe comes from Nigella Lawson’s “How to be a Domestic Goddess.” Every recipe I make from her book gets me one step closer Continue reading
A Deliciously Easy Take on Florentines
Quick and easy recipe for cookies that you and your friends will enjoy
The Lemon Tart Recipe Everyone Will Love!
Having never tried another recipe for a lemon tart, I can’t say with 100% confidence that this is true. But the lemon curd in this recipe is quite sharp without being overpowering. Paired with the buttery, and crispy shortbread crust its a winning combination. This recipe comes from Claire Saffitz’s “Dessert Person” cookbook, which my Continue reading
Pistachio Madeleines, a Twist on the French classic!
Madeleines are a sponge like cookie with a crispy edge in a distinct scalloped shape. The shape comes from the specific tin required to make the madeleines. If you don’t have a madeleine tin, a cupcake tin works too. The recipe for madeleines is relatively simple and straightforward. However, the technique and preparation is what Continue reading
Delicious Garlic Thyme Focaccia Bread
This week we’re making Focaccia! This is a slight detour from the great british bakeoff cookbook. The adventures of Peter and Paul will have to wait. Its hard to top Julie and Julia anyway. This focaccia recipe comes from Claire Saffitz’s book “Dessert Person.” What I like most about making focaccia is that you can Continue reading
The Battenberg Cake to Make
Superbowl Sunday is the day before Valentine’s this year so chances are somewhat high that a fair number of guys forget. How many of said guys read food blogs in their spare time, I don’t know. Making a Battenberg cake as an apology will definitely go a long way towards working your way out of Continue reading
The Cottage Loaf: Elegant, Simple, and Delicious
The cottage loaf is another recipe from the great British bake off cookbook. A traditional bread with a fine-textured crumb and a shape not seen too much these days. The loaf is in essence two loaves, one on top of the other, so the dough will be quite firm. Beware of over-proofing the dough as Continue reading
Ginger Cookies better than any Gingersnap
Adapted from the GBB cookbook, these ginger cookies are chewy, which is the main reason I say they’re better than gingersnaps. I prefer chewy cookies to crispy or crunchy cookies. I have memories of gingersnaps being crispy but too thick, making them hard and annoying to eat. If that’s what you’re looking for in a Continue reading
Flavor Packed Garlic & Sun-dried Tomato Rolls
I made these rolls from a recipe in Great British Bake-Off cook book. I discovered the book while perusing through my wife’s recipe books for new ideas and inspiration. After leafing through the book, I’m debating cooking everything in there. Kind of like my own version of “Julie & Julia.” Although probably not the best Continue reading
Indulgent Gingerbread Latte Whoopie Pies to Eat in One Sitting
We can all thank my sister Laura for introducing me to these whoopie pies. She found it in the December issue of Real Simple magazine and asked me to make it for her. I was unable to make this recipe ahead of time and instead made them on Christmas eve. I would have liked to Continue reading