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If you are looking for a winter dessert that won’t weigh you down, turn to the humble pavlova. This dessert is a textural wonder—crisp on the outside and marshmallow-y on the inside—leading to a confection that absolutely melts in your mouth. Because pavlovas are literally 100% sugar, I paired these bad boys with a blood […]

Blood Orange Pavlovas

Sweets

Happy New Year, everyone! Welcome to 2021! Should we decide collectively to be good to each other this year? And also to do things that make us feel good? Sound like a plan? Great! I will not be taking any follow-up questions.  2020 was a beast. It asked a lot of us, but look at […]

Pear and Cardamom Muffins

Breakfast & Brunch

One of the things I enjoy most about baking is the prep. Packing cups of brown sugar, gently melting chocolate, and slicing cubes of butter genuinely puts my mind at ease. Of all the preparation needed for baking, the one thing that reigns supreme for me is peeling and coring apples. I could do it […]

Apple Galette

Pastry

Awhile back, I was talking to a couple of friends, who are brilliant cooks but not super confident bakers. I was trying to get to the bottom of why baking isn’t their thing, and it seems to come down to measuring and the inability to improvise. And, I get it. Baking is, by its nature, […]

One-Pan Brownie

Brownies & Bars

This chocolate malt ice cream is chock full of childhood snacks—bringing a hint of nostalgia and a respite to the current heatwave.

Chocolate Malt Ice Cream

Chocolate

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