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Helping cooks of all kinds create a little magic in every meal! I write approachably inspired recipes, share secrets from my formal culinary training, and offer insights from my 10+ years of food industry experience. Join me for delicious musings, always with a dose of informal attitude and an occasionally enchanted edge π
October recipe wrap-up I'm usually more of a savory gal, but last month I surprised myself with dreamy thoughts of baked goods. Rather than try to salad myself out of it, I leaned right into the craving for cozy autumn baking and we ended up having an October full of sweet treats--no tricks in sight! From maple-buttercream crowned Spiced Chai Cake to cinnamon-sugar dusted Applesauce Fritters and ginger laced Acorn Squash Bread to buttery Pumpkin Brioche Bread Pudding, last month was packed...
September recipe send-off Last month was full of fall festivities! First, we celebrated Oktoberfest π» With crispy-crunchy pretzel crusted chicken schnitzel, drizzled with tangy mustard beer cheese sauce, and served alongside savory German-style sautΓ©ed red cabbage. Then, a recipe for autumn pesto, made with pumpkin seeds and arugula. P.S. I share my Michelin kitchen trick for keeping pesto bright green! And finally, kicking back with a spiced vanilla chai old fashioned that keeps you warm you...
August recipe drop This month: two soups celebrating some of my favorite summer produce are followed by a sweet treat that welcomes the approaching autumn. First, a very French take on zucchini leek soup, made with ProvenΓ§al seasonings and finished with a luxurious drizzle of Sicilian olive oil. Next, my love for summer tomatoes in soup form! Roasted garlic adds a caramelized depth and a topper of lemon-pepper whipped cream makes this soup decidedly dunkable. Last but not least--Pumpkin....