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The Best G-D Buttermilk Biscuits (recipe)

Posted on January 19, 2021January 24, 2021 by

Yes, these are square biscuits. Why you ask? For superior rise and less wastage of precious buttery dough. Also, they look fancy. I love this buttermilk biscuit recipe because it is so easy and yet has beautiful lamination and texture. Making ahead of time and putting the raw biscuits in the freezer is key to…

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Porg Pot Pie (recipe)

Posted on January 18, 2021January 19, 2021 by

This long weekend I decided to work on a baking project I’ve been thinking about for a bit: a Porg Pot Pie. The inspiration was this awesome Porg pie bird that my dad got me two Christmas’s ago. Key parts of this challenge for me were to: make my first double-crust pie, successfully blind bake…

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First Time Making Danish Pastry!

Posted on December 31, 2020January 10, 2021 by

One of my projects during the holiday break has been learning how to make one of my favorite desserts: Danish pastry! Somewhere between a brioche and a croissant, Danish seemed like a good next step in my baking journey. First step was choosing a recipe. After scouring the internets, I decided King Arthur Flour /…

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Easy Roast Duck (recipe)

Posted on December 13, 2020December 30, 2020 by

INGREDIENTS 1 4- to 5-pound duck  Freshly ground black pepper ¼ cup soy sauce, more or less Equipment: roasting pan rack PREPARATION Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Remove giblets and neck from duck cavity and discard or reserve for another use. Cut off excess fat from duck cavity. Place duck, breast side down (wings up), on a…

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Filipino Turon (recipe)

Posted on September 12, 2020September 12, 2020 by

I made Filipino turon for the first time! This is one of my favorite Filipino desserts, which is always a hit at parties. It’s a super simple recipe, but very labor intensive. I used plantain instead of Saba banana for the filling , along with jackfruit. I also dialed back the sweetness, which brings out…

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Julianna’s eggplant boat with sauteed nuts and mushrooms (recipe)

Posted on July 30, 2020July 30, 2020 by

Here’s a yummy vegetarian recipe from my colleague Julianna , who was riffing on this one. I made some modifications and added some steps to my version. Ingredients: Olive oil 2 medium eggplants, halved and scored 1 cup walnuts / pecans, chopped 1 cup mushrooms, sliced or chopped 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp cumin…

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Nan’s Pancakes (via Maria V)

Posted on July 25, 2020July 25, 2020 by

This recipe comes from Nan, a friend of my friend Maria in Holland. I’m still trying to dial it in, but love how fluffy these come out. Might need to steam them for a bit after frying on both sides. Instructions Sift together into a bowl: 2 cups all purpose flour, 4 teaspoons baking powder,…

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Sheet-Pan Chicken with Sweet Potatoes, Salad Mix and Garlic Yogurt

Posted on July 10, 2020July 10, 2020 by

This super easy, no fuss recipe is really delicious. Ingredients 3 lbs of chicken (I prefer drumstick + thighs) 1 sweet potato, halved and cut into 1/2-inch slices 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 2 tablespoon harissa 1/2 teaspoon cumin 5 tablespoons olive oil 2 leeks, sliced thinly 1/4 yogurt (I prefer…

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Easy Spatchcocked Roast Chicken (recipe)

Posted on May 13, 2020June 8, 2020 by

I’ve done a bunch of variations of roast chicken over the years. This version I’ve found to be my favorite. Spatchcocking makes the bird cook faster, crisp up more, and break down easier when it’s done. And it’s kind of fun to do, once you get the hang of it. Ingredients 3 ½ to 4-pound…

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Oven-Roasted Chicken Shawarma (recipe)

Posted on April 30, 2020April 30, 2020 by

YIELD 4 to 6 servings TIME 45 minutes, plus marinating INGREDIENTS 2 lemons, juiced ½ cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil 6 cloves garlic, peeled, smashed and minced 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 teaspoons paprika ½ teaspoon turmeric  A pinch ground cinnamon  Red pepper flakes, to taste 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs 1 large…

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