I love the way a warm lemon blueberry cake fills the kitchen with sunshine — that bright citrus tang that wakes up the whole room and the soft […]
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Mini Meringues with Lemon Curd
I’ve made a lot of desserts that try to be impressive, but these mini meringues with lemon curd? They laugh in the face of effort and still steal […]
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Caramelized Pineapple Lassi
Okay, lean in — here’s a little kitchen secret I use when I want a lassi to feel like a tropical dessert rather than a quick smoothie: caramelize […]
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Lilikoi Cheesecake Bars
I get ridiculously excited about this recipe — like, full-on kitchen dance excited. If you love tangy, tropical fruit + buttery, creamy cheesecake, then these lilikoi (passion fruit) […]
Dessert
Éclair Cake
When I was a kid, my mom brought an eclair cake to every potluck like she carried a tiny velvet cake of magic. The first bite always felt […]
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Caramelized Onion Pasta
Here’s a little kitchen secret: a tiny pinch of baking soda helps onions hit that deep, jammy caramelization without turning your afternoon into a stove vigil. I guard […]
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Caramelized Onion Dip Classic
Chef’s secret time: I’ve tucked this little trick in my back pocket since my first catering gig — and it turns a grocery-store onion into something dangerously good. […]
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Caramel Pastry Cream
Chef’s secret: I keep a jar of caramel in the fridge like a treasure chest. Once you make this Caramel Pastry Cream, you’ll understand why — it feels […]
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Napoleon Cake
I remember my grandmother pulling a dusting of powdered sugar over a towering Napoleon while the whole kitchen smelled like warm butter and vanilla — flaky layers everywhere, […]
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Caramel Cheesecake Cookies Salted
Okay, full disclosure: I am ridiculously excited about these cookies. Imagine biting into a warm, slightly chewy cookie that gives way to a tangy, creamy cheesecake ribbon and […]