Recipe Archives - Page 6 of 11

Let Them Eat Brioche!

October 22, 2013September 1, 2016 baking, bread, breakfast, brioche

Ah, brioche. The buttery, eggy gorgeousness that somehow marries bread and cake. When I started baking breads at home, I overlooked brioche, instead favoring peasant loaves and baguettes, with their crusty exterior and airy interior. But after sampling some lovely brioche recently, I was again hooked and craved making my... Read More

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Cronuts At Home

October 7, 2013October 20, 2016 cronuts, donut, pastry, sweets

It took me several attempts (see The Cronut Chronicles Part 1 and Part 2) to get a cronut recipe that I liked. I have not had a real Dominique Ansel cronut, so I cannot claim these to be perfect reproductions of his, but they are my reproductions of what I... Read More

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Baking Fundamentals: Pastry Cream

October 6, 2013April 21, 2025 cream, eggs, sweets

Baking Fundamentals: Pastry Cream Pastry cream (crème patisserie) is a cooked custard, thickened with cornstarch that is used in countless desserts. If you get serious about baking, having pastry cream up your sleeve means you've got the fundamental filling of eclairs, tarts, boston cream pie, and more in your back pocket.... Read More

✷ Recipe Soups and Stews

Ramen: Beyond the Instant Packs

October 1, 2013September 1, 2016 Asian, ramen, soup

Ramen: Beyond the Instant PacksI have a confession to make. I love ramen. All ramen. From Ippudo in New York City to the 10 for $1 packs at the grocery store, I'll pretty much eat any ramen that comes my way. That's not to say that I don't appreciate the... Read More

✷ Recipe Soups and Stews

Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup

September 13, 2013September 1, 2016 Asian, beef, noodles, soup

I fell in love with this soup while cooking with my friend Weldon. We were practicing hand-pulled noodles and this soup was the dish they went into. It is rich, unctuous, full of umami, and a perfect vehicle for many kinds of noodles. Whether you are interested in making your... Read More

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Chaussons aux Pommes (Apple Turnovers)

September 6, 2013October 20, 2016 apples, puff pastry, sweets

There is something so satisfying about a baked apple dessert. As a kid, I loved good old fashioned apple pie, either warm with ice cream, or cold and straight from the fridge. While I still love the combination of apples and baking spices, as I've gotten older I like my... Read More

✷ Mains Recipe

Red Beans and Rice

September 5, 2013September 1, 2016 beans, Mains, pork, rice

Recently, while out doing my grocery shopping, I came across gorgeous andouille sausage and had to have it. I bought a link (7 oz, so it was pretty ample) but by the time I got home, I wasn't sure what to make. Andouille screams Creole or Cajun food, neither of... Read More

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Marrons Glaces (Candied Chestnut) Inspired Macarons

September 1, 2013October 2, 2016 baking, chocolate, macarons, sweets

Making macarons today. I bought a jar of French chestnuts with the explicit idea of attempting Pierre Herme's Marrons Glaces Macarons, and after reading through his recipe (which includes chestnut puree, chestnut paste, cacao pate and actual marrons glaces crumbs) I decided to do a Pierre Herme inspired version, making... Read More

Breads and Baking Recipe

Homemade Focaccia

August 27, 2013September 1, 2016 baking, bread, Italian

Homemade FocacciaFoccaccia is one of those breads that I never thought much about. I had come across many bland, boring versions that seemed to be overloaded with toppings, more like a thick crust pizza. But recently, I've come across a few restaurants whose focaccia was served plain, maybe with herbs,... Read More

Mains Recipe

Meatloaf: Classic Comfort Food

August 18, 2013September 1, 2016 beef, Mains, pork

While it has history and origins going way back, modern meatloaf is an American dish that is comfort food for good reason. It's warm, filling, delicious, and adding breadcrumbs and veggies to ground meat extends the meat so that the dish is budget friendly as well. It signifies to me... Read More