Category: Recipes
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How to Make Choux Pastry: Easy Recipe for Beginners
I love making choux pastry. This classic French pastry dough is used in some of the most elegant desserts out there—think éclairs, profiteroles, and cream puffs! I must have made thousands of them in my time working as a pastry chef and at home. I still remember the first time I tried making it—I was…
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Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake – A Spring Dessert Favorite
Today I’m introducing my Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake recipe. After baking hundreds of cheesecakes over the years, I’d say I’ve learned a thing or two about getting them just right. I made this one for a birthday party recently, and the entire thing was gone within minutes! The best part? It’s such an easy cheesecake recipe,…
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Individual Sticky Toffee Puddings with Gooey Centers
Sticky toffee pudding is a classic British dessert for Christmas-time. I personally make it every year for my family! The warm, melty, gooey cake with dark caramel sauce is so irresistible on cold winter days. Normally this holiday dessert is made in a baking dish, similar to an American poke cake. A heaping spoon of…
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Persimmon Cheesecake with Red Wine Sauce
Nothing quite says Christmas like my Persimmon Cheesecake with Red Wine Sauce. This is a special dessert recipe I’ve carefully developed—just in time for Christmas! It’s a combination of a creamy, orange-flavored cheesecake with my special red-wine poached persimmon topping. The aroma when making this—it really is one of the best holiday aromas you can…
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Cherry Crumble Pie
Perfect Cherry Crumble Pie with a Crunchy Topping I have to admit, I’ve always been obsessed with pies. As a Michigander, cherry pie is at the top of my list. I love all things cherry! If you can’t choose between cherry pie and cherry crumble, this recipe is for you. Why not choose both! My…
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Easy All-butter Pie Crust Recipe
This easy all-butter pie crust recipe is a fantastic starting point for all your pie recipes. It’s buttery, flaky, and perfect for both sweet and savory pies. With step-by-step instructions and tips, even beginners can achieve a perfect crust every time. And best of all, it’s a no-lard recipe! What Makes This the Best Pie…
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Coconut Shrimp Bay Biscuits
Coconut Shrimp Bay Biscuits are a tropical spin on the crowd favorite, Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits. These buttery biscuits with savory shrimp and crispy coconut will have you feeling like you’re on a sun-kissed beach vacation. Topped with a sweet and spicy glaze, this will be the recipe of your summer! If you haven’t…
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Red Velvet Cookies with Chocolate Chips
My red velvet cookies with chocolate chips are inspired by classic red velvet cake, with that delicious hint of cocoa and a beautiful red hue. They’re buttery and lightly chewy, and those white chocolate chips add lovely bursts of creamy sweetness in every bite! After some careful experimentation, I’ve perfected these vibrant red velvet cookies.…
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Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Brown butter chocolate chip cookies are such an elevated version of the chocolate chip cookie. Paired with the sweet gooeyness of dark, milk, and white chocolate chips, these cookies are heavenly! This recipe is almost as easy as regular chocolate chip cookie dough. It just has one extra step to brown the butter first. Trust…
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Savory Dutch Baby Pancake Recipe
A Dutch baby is my go-to breakfast recipe for New Year’s Day. It’s a scrumptiously indulgent breakfast for holiday mornings when you have some extra time to treat yourself. This year, I tried a savory Dutch baby recipe with smoked salmon, cream cheese, and capers. Basically, it’s what would happen if a lox bagel and…
