Homemade Flour Tortillas
Well, what did you think? That I was going to give you a great recipe for refried beans, and not for the warm, soft, impossibly delicious tortillas that I slathered them on? No way! I wouldn’t leave you hangin’ like that.
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King Cake with Blackberry Icing
In my humble opinion, if life gives you an opportunity to celebrate with pastry, then by all means, do it! Even if it’s not your tradition, even if it’s not that big of a deal… why would you pass up an opportunity? That’s how I …
Pretzel Rolls
Is there anyone who doesn’t love a pretzel roll? To me, the perfect pretzel roll is flavorful, light and fluffy on the inside, with a dark brown, chewy (but not crisp) crust, and a hefty sprinkle of salt on top. All the best parts of …
Quick and Easy Hamburger Buns
I’m going to apologize in advance. This would have been a better post to share in May, when there was a whole season of burger and hot dog eating ahead of us. But at least I got it in before the mother of all backyard-barbecue …
Rhubarb and Vanilla Sugar Scones
The original name for these scones was, “Naughty Rhubarb Scones”. Which is appropriate. I’ve been a bad girl. I haven’t been feeling very well (summer colds are evil), so when my parents came to pick up my little guy for an outing, my mother sent …
Asparagus, Fingerling Potato, and Goat Cheese Pizza
This recipe comes with a pretty serious warning: once you start making your own pizza dough and keeping it handy in the freezer… you will not. stop. making. pizza. For a long time, I thought pizza was one of those things best left to the …
Laugenbrezel (German Pretzels)
In your circles, do you have “inside” foods? You know, like foods that are kind of like an inside joke, except they’re no joke at all/ A food that when you mention it, everyone gets this knowing look on their faces, because they understand that …
Browned Butter Banana Bread with Blueberries
Browned butter banana bread with blueberries? I know what you’re thinking: Someone has been reading too much Dr. Seuss. And you may be right, I have. But, if loving alliteration (and browned butter) is wrong, then I don’t want to be right. I’ve made my share …
No-Knead Bread
So, how’s everyone doing with their New Year’s resolutions? While I sincerely wish you all the best in your endeavours, I can’t say I commiserate. I’ve resolved to no longer make New Year’s resolutions. Because really, things that seem like such a great idea at …
Chocolate Zucchini Bread
So, I promised you a few days ago that I’d share the recipe that keeps me from getting sick of zucchini at times when my garden seems to be spitting it out faster than I can handle. Without further ado, here it is… Chocolate Zucchini …