It’s apricot season now (hello July) and that means you’re going to get the most amazing juicy sweet apricots at your local grocers now!!! And FYI, size does matter so go for the smaller apricots because they are definitely more flavorful and less tart than the larger ones. I bought a huge bag of apricots […]
Mantecada Cakes
Today is a very special day because I added duck fat to a cake! YES, DUCK FAT!!! I know, I know, you think I’m insane and maybe I am…a little bit…but it also makes so much sense. These tiny cakes, known as Mantecadas, originated in Spain and they are traditionally made using lard. ‘Manteca’ means […]
S’mores From Scratch
Marshmallow fluff FROM SCRATCH. Graham crackers FROM SCRATCH. Chocolate not from scratch…but I did make a chocolate ganache so does that count? Not too long ago, I made homemade marshmallows for the first time with orange zest and cardamom and I realized how truly easy it is to make marshmallows. My marshmallows have no eggs or […]
Latke Sundaes {from Molly On The Range}
Yes! Yes! Yes! It works. I promise you, this mix of hot, crunchy, cold, salty, chocolatey and spicy actually works! And I’m not crazy. I’m really not! I know I’ve got some explaining to do…the super talented Molly Yeh (of the beautiful My Name is Yeh blog) published her very first cookbook this year and I have […]
Orange Cardamom Marshmallows
I’ve been talking about this recipe for way too long and it’s finally here!!! Homemade marshmallows with cardamom and orange zest are everything I imagined they would be. So much fluffier than store-bought marshmallows with the flavors of fall. The great thing about this recipe is that you can add whatever spices and flavors you want or […]
Wasabi Scallion Pancakes
Okay, I have to admit something really crazy. I’ve never had a scallion pancake before!!! I can hardly believe it myself. Who wouldn’t want chewy and flakey fried dough filled with scallions and whatever else you can think of??? Where have these been all my life??? And really, the dough is so easy to make that […]
