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Spooky Hot Cross Buns
I love Halloween season. Full stop. There’s candy galore, horror films on TV every night, and it’s the only time of year when it’s socially acceptable — encouraged even — to dress in all black. What’s not to love? These spiderweb buns are a fun twist on a traditional hot cross bun recipe. Who says…
Brioche Cinnamon Rolls
“When Pillsbury makes cinnamon rolls so easy –just pop open the tube, place, and bake–why would you go to the trouble of making your own from scratch?” You ask skeptically. I just have one answer to that very valid question, can the Pillsbury tube make cinnamon rolls that are so pillowy, cinnamon-filled, and topped with…
Za’atar Flatbread
This flatbread is of ninja caliber; it just comes out of nowhere and smacks you in the face with flavor. The mix of a soft texture and herby top make this bread a slam dunk. You’ll definitely be glad you tried it.
Garlic Lover’s Hummus
to all those people out there who opt for more garlic (always more garlic), knowing full well that their breath will reek for the rest of the night (and possibly the next morning). I am one of you. This hummus is for you.
Saag Paneer
So many Indian food recipes, yet so little time. Here is one of the greats. One who needs no introduction. My favorite, saag paneer. Mic drop. This one is for all of those kale skeptics out there whose hearts and minds (and stomachs) I couldn’t change with my last post for kale and saag paneer.…
Kale and Paneer Saag
By a show of hands, who here is a kale skeptic? For the longest time, I would have joined you in your kale skepticism. While I used to be one of those kale disbelievers, I’m telling you this kale & paneer saag might just turn you. Saag (specifically mushroom saag…if you haven’t had it before,…
“Chicken” Pot Pie
A chicken pot pie is one of those universally loved dish. I mean, what’s not to love? It’s creamy, hot, and delicious! This is a vegetarian version of a chicken pot pie, but it can just as easily be converted back into a regular chicken pot pie – simply sub out the veggie sausage for…
Pesto Tear-and-Share Bread
This is my go-to recipe when going to a potluck. It’s quick, easy and an impressive-looking centerpiece that’s perfect for any party. I think everyone knows this already, but I LOVE bread, absolutely obsessed. Stuff that bread and I’m dropping everything to run over to eat a piece of that bread. Not exaggerating. This bread…
Flaky Biscuits
What’s better than a nice and flaky, buttery biscuit on a Sunday morning that’s unctuously lathered in butter and maybe a little jam or topped with a ladleful of thick gravy? Yeah, I couldn’t think of anything better either. I’ve tried my fair share of biscuits and let me tell you, these are by far…
Shakshuka
If I could only have one final breakfast, I’d want that breakfast to be this shakshuka with some pita or crusty sourdough bread. Hands down, no question. I mean what could be better than a tomato and spinach stew with runny eggs and cheese on top? Nothing. Absolutely nothing. Shakshuka is a spicy tomato and…
Cardamom, Rose and Pistachio Sticky Buns
Looking for a gooey breakfast treat this weekend that has just the right balance between sweetness and nuttiness? These cardamom, rose and pistachio sticky buns are the warm and comforting bake that you’ve only ever dreamt of – just in time for fall! Okay, I’m not going to lie here. When I made these, I…
Around the World Thanksgiving
While I love Thanksgiving and the glorious smells that emanate from the kitchen all day long, sometimes I get a little tired of having the same foods year after year after year. This year, my family and I decided that we would shake things up a little, putting a fun twist on one of my…
Tomato and Basil Bread
It’s been a long week and I need something a little different and exciting in my life. This tomato and basil loaf will hopefully do the trick if you’re in the same boat as me. You wouldn’t expect a bread to have a strong tomato flavor, but I’m telling you it works and will put…
Zucchini Kofta Curry
Midsummer and the zucchinis just keep on coming. If the zucchinis just won’t stop growing in your garden and you’re needing something exciting to do with all of the excess besides making yet another loaf of zucchini bread, this is for you. I promise, you’ll miss having so much fresh zucchini in the wintertime, so…
Corn Salad with Red Onion and Queso Fresco
I love corn. Full stop. Corn on the cob, creamed corn — you name it, I love it. This recipe offers an exciting twist on a standard corn side dish. If you’re looking for your corn to have a little extra pizzazz, this is the recipe you’ve been looking for. Summertime for me means fresh…
Airy Sourdough
If you’re looking for an airy sourdough that doesn’t miss a beat when it comes to flavor, then this air sourdough recipe is for you. It’s a little trickier than the simple beginner’s sourdough recipe I posted about earlier, but definitely doable. This is for all those challenge seekers out there. I’m always on the…
Sour Cream Pancakes
When you think about pancakes, you probably don’t automatically associate them with sour cream like you do with buttermilk. It’s a tried and true match, buttermilk and pancakes, like PB&J, but sour cream (and even yogurt) shouldn’t be left out of the world of pancakes. I do realize that sour cream and yogurt aren’t buttermilk,…
Croissants
People of the world, may I have your attention, please. In this corner, we have the ooberly confident (and slightly intimidating), Paul Hollywood and in this corner, we have the young, non-traditionalist baker, Ruby Tandoh. Tonight, these two baking fiends will face-off in the battle of the croissants. Who will win? No one knows. Stay…
Hi there! I’m Heidi (the newly self-proclaimed hippie baker) and I love to bake, cook, write and create new and inventive things. Any opportunity I get to share these passions of mine with other people, I take, no questions asked. I love the idea of making something to give to others, whether it be baked goods, a home-cooked dinner, or a simple cup of steaming coffee. This blog is my way of sharing my passions with other people through recipes, so that I might inspire someone else to ditch that store-bought bread or pre-made Indian sauce and set out on a voyage of self cooking/baking discovery.
The journey may be a rough one at times. There WILL be dinners and breads thrown in the trash or (if you’re frugal like me and cringe at the thought of throwing away perfectly edible, but not very pleasant, food) many nights of eating your way through burnt sauces, slimy pots of rice and slightly raw (or really raw on particularly bad nights) loaves of bread. Nevertheless, these dark and painful days will all be worth it when your sourdough comes out baked to perfection or when you masterfully cook a Thanksgiving turkey that’s impeccably spiced and unctuously juicy that your friends just can’t stop talking about (that you cooked despite your vegetarianism).
I hope you enjoy my food adventures (sorry to say, but even if you don’t I’m still going to document them) and good luck with your own foray into the dark and unknown world of yeast and curries!
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“How can a nation be called great if its bread tastes like kleenex?”
― Julia Child
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