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“Blank-Canvas” Buttermllk Muffins

Ah, bread, how many ways do I adore thee? Seriously: if the guy thing doesn’t work out, I could probably marry bread and be very, very happy. Okay, that sounds weird. But this is me trying to stick up for the underdog. See, bread is definitely an underdog in LA. In this anti-flour, carb-hating world

Vanilla Extract

Makes 750 mL Author Notes I started making my own vanilla extract several years ago. I didn’t do it to save money or make a better product. I did it because it’s just what you do when someone in your family suddenly has food allergies. Well, it’s not the first thing. But after you’ve taken

Homemade Pralines

It’s rare not to see flan, sopapillas (puffy pillows of fried flour tortillas drizzled with cinnamon and honey), and pecan pralines on Tex-Mex restaurant menus. Relatively flat, hard to the touch, and with both a creamy and crispy texture, these pralines melt away on your palate. These crystalline candies set up as they cool, resulting

Homemade Kids Birthday Party Appetizer

“This is and inexpensive gift for your next party.” Ready In: 50mins Ingredients: 18 FOR THE BASKET 100 g plain flour 1⁄4 teaspoon salt, to taste 50 g butter, Chilled 1⁄2 whole egg yolk 1 2⁄3 ounces water, Cooled FOR THE FILLING 1⁄2 tablespoon olive oil 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic, chopped 1 tablespoon red onion, Chopped

Around-the-World Coconut Popcorn Mix

Photo by James Ransom Serves 4 to 8 Author Notes This savory, sweet, and spicy snack is like Cracker Jacks gone wild. There are some big flavors here, borrowing from Thai, Caribbean, Vietnamese, and Indian cooking. It’s also spicy! So beware, and try not to watch weepy movies that’ll cause you touch your eyes while

Alton Brown’s Homemade Candy Corn

Home » Dessert Published: Oct 26, 2014 · Modified: Apr 18, 2023 by Jenna · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment This homemade candy corn recipe from Alton Brown is super easy to make, and you will never want to buy store bought candy corn again! Usually candy making is very

Spiced Brown-Butter Apples

The beauty of this recipe is that there’s no fussy pastry or batter to weigh things down — or to give me an excuse not to whip this up on a weeknight. I often include a mix of varieties when I make this recipe, and I’ve yet to find one that doesn’t work. It’s also

Homemade Ice Cream with Easter Candy

Homemade ice cream is pretty awesome, right?  Throw in some Easter candy and you’ve got a little treat perfect for springtime celebrations! Homemade Ice Cream For your convenience, this post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. You’ll need an ice cream maker for this one – and I have been

Pork-and-Chive Dumplings

Make the dumplings In a food processor, pulse the chives, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, rice wine, brown sugar, both sesame oils and 1 teaspoon of salt until finely chopped. Transfer to a large bowl; mix in the pork. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the filling into the