I grew up with homemade rolls at every holiday dinner. Fluffy, warm and flavorful without being too rich. I’ve tweaked my recipe and technique throughout the years, and have finally settled on my go-to recipe. This one is a traditional dinner roll recipe, but with a twist: I add a Tangzhong, a flour and water…
Category: Holiday
Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream
Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream is the perfect make ahead Fall dessert.
Apple Cranberry Pie
Cranberries are a bright red addition to the classic apple pie. They both happen to be available in my market, so Apple Cranberry Pie happened today. I made this pie with a double all-butter crust for extra richness. One tip for baking a perfect pie with evenly brown crust top and bottom is to thoroughly…
Giant Cheesy Goldfish Crackers
I made these for a friend last week and was reminded of how fab they are. Feel free to cut this savory, flavorful dough into any shape you please. These are the Goldfish of your dreams. Cheesy, buttery, smiling giant goldfish crackers. Perfect for a special snack, as they are rich and addictively delicious for…
Rose Drop
My beautiful Gertrude Jekyll rose is about to bloom — time for a Rose Drop. This recipe was recently featured in the May 2017 Sunset magazine. Enjoy! For me, the garden is a place of deep inspiration for my cooking. I have a beautiful rose bush* — right now in full bloom with deep pink,…
Butter Roasted Chicken Breast
For my meat eating friends — this is for you. Rich, super simple, and magically savory, this entertainment worthy entrée has just three ingredients: chicken breast, butter, and salt. But it has amazingly delicious flavor. The right tool is key for this one — an appropriately sized cast iron pan. A few techniques with time…