Who is a fan of rice pudding? Not me! Er, well, it’s not something I ever grew up with or have ever craved. But when impromptu girls nights happen and the theme is Indian, you whip up an Indian-style rice pudding. I present to you: kheer.
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I used to love making shortbread as a kid. So easy. Butter, sugar, flour - done! I mean, copious amounts of butter, can it really get any better than this? Well friends, it can. Queue in caramel. Queue in chocolate. AND Maltesers?! Yes…imagine it now. Or just make the damn thing! The recipe is so extremely easy that you’ll be indulging in this within a couple hours.
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I bake cakes for my coworkers every month and this month was no exception. I typically ask for their requests and will bake something depending on what they had asked for. Surprisingly, this was the easiest one yet! Four birthdays but only one specific request: hazelnut. And when I think hazelnut, I think Nutella. But since my office has a lot of vegans, I had to veganize it once again. Was I successful? Recipe after the jump!
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Miso might be my favourite ingredient right now to use, especially in sweet applications. Its saltiness and rich umami flavour works so well in sweet desserts. It gives depth to what would have a very simple and nutty cookie. I was seriously blown away at how much flavour this cookie had and how easy it was. Adding to my roster!
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I love myself a good European citrus cake. Okay, maybe borderline obsessed but they are just SO GOOD. Not too sweet, perfect crumb, and suitable at any time of the day. The Portuguese bolo de laranja is no exception. I made this for a party and if you’re looking to feed a crowd, look no further. A breeze to make and a cake that stays moist for days… I don’t think you need anymore excuses to not make this cake.
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Can this title be any longer!? Like any Momofuku Milk Bar recipe, the title is as long as the list of ingredients and components it has. This classic Milk Bar recipe is pretty much foolproof. I followed the recipe to almost a complete tee and it was to die for. A bit too sweet for me but satisfies all my needs when I’m missing NYC.
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Ahhhh… Momofuku Milk Bar. How many years was I obsessed with you!? And how long has it been since I’ve made something from the cookbook!? 6 years. It’s been 6 years since I’ve made this exact cake except this time I’ve veganized it. Yes - I was able to veganize Milk Bar’s famous apple pie layer cake with wondrous results. I would make this again in a heartbeat.
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There’s something about the salty sweet crunch of potato chips in cookies. The saltiness it adds to an otherwise sweet cookie is enticingly addicting. Any compost cookies will have potato chips in it, but feel free to add in other mix-ins as I did here. Kitchen sink cookies or not, these were a complete hit and a great way to use up all those random ingredients in your pantry!
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Is there a better combination of pear and bleu cheese? It’s such a classic combination and can gravitate equally to both a savoury and sweet scale. In this application, it’s best served as a dessert. Instead of presenting a simple cheese plate, why not marry both fruit and cheese into a a beautiful crumble? Your guests will be asking you for the recipe for days (as mine did!).
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Pear and ginger pair so eloquently together. Like apple and cinnamon, this underdog pairing is perfect for a rainy day in or even to simply fill your house with the addictingly intoxicating aroma. Makes for a great breakfast, snack or dessert. Just try not to eat the whole thing in one sitting, okay?
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