I still remember the morning my neighbor Mrs. Novak handed me a warm kolache on a paper towel—sugar dusted, steam curling up like a little chimney—and said, “Eat […]
Dessert
Honey Chamomile Crepe Cake
Okay, kitchen confession: I love sneaking tea into desserts. Here’s a little chef’s secret I picked up after too many late-night experiments — steeping chamomile in milk gives […]
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Cajun Beef Three Cheese Spaghetti
Okay, full honesty: I originally made this Cajun Beef Three Cheese Spaghetti to prove to my roommates that you can have a bowl of pasta that tastes like […]
Dessert
Jumbo Double Chocolate Muffins
I swear I didn’t mean to make a volcano of chocolate muffins that day, but fate (and an extra-large muffin tin) had other plans. These jumbo double chocolate […]
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Caesar Chicken Asparagus Dinner
Okay, imagine this: I tell you I can make dinner feel like a rom-com in 30 minutes and you laugh — but then I pull a pan from […]
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Espresso Cake
I have to confess: I make this cake whenever I need an instant pick-me-up that smells like a coffee shop and eats like a hug. I call it […]
Dessert
Salted Caramel Sauce
Chef’s Secret: If you want a little kitchen flex, this salted caramel is my go-to move when I want guests to whisper “did you buy this?” I stumbled […]
Dessert
Apple Pie Snickerdoodles
When I was a kid, my grandmother had a little recipe box with brittle index cards and a permanent dusting of cinnamon on top. She taught me how […]
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Cacio Pepe Caramelized Onions
Chef’s Secret: I learned this trick from a sous chef who insisted that caramelized onions deserve the fancy treatment of Cacio e Pepe. I kept my mouth shut […]
Dessert
Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes
Chef’s Secret: I love telling people this one because it sounds fancy but it’s embarrassingly simple — Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes give you the dreamy custard-and-chocolate combo of […]