The recipe I used for the Pretzel Challah Rolls came from Food 52, and is going into my weekly rotation as a staple. I love it for a thousand reasons, not the least of which is the flavor punch these little buns pack. I didn't tweak the recipe at all, which is almost unprecedented for me. Click through for the full recipe, plus my notes.
Read MoreThis chocolate chip cookie recipe is my secret weapon. I know, I know, 'tis the season to get all fancy with the baked goods, but truth be told, I'm a bit of a minimalist when it comes to holiday sweets: I like the tried-and-true classics without the extra fuss.
Read MoreMy mother has always been a very giving woman. She shares her birthday (incidentally, today) with my sister and my Aunt Sue. She shares her infinite wisdom with me on a more-than-regular basis. She's even, on occasion, been known to share her wine. Most recently, in a roundabout way, she shared with me her recipe for cookie-press Buttery Spritz Cookies, and they're my new favorite thing to bake.
Read MoreI love Thanksgiving, but not for the reason you might think. There are only so many ways to roast a turkey (that my family will still agree to eat, anyway) but the possibilities that come AFTER the bird is baked are endless. You know what I'm talking about. I bet you dream about it, too. It's the thing that makes the whole dog and pony show worthwhile: the turkey stock.
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