Fall is the time for amazing quick breads. An expansive repertoire of spiced pumpkin, apple, and cranberry breads round out the season; gracing our holiday tables, warming our kitchens, accompanying our morning coffees, and delighting our loved ones. Quick breads make fantastic gifts for family and friends, and are easily personalized. I love baking with…
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Crêpe
Once upon a time I had a French roommate who was wonderful enough to walk me through the steps of crêpe making, and share a few crêpe making tips that she had learned from her grandmother. Amelie told me that there were 5 basic ingredients that go into crêpe batter; eggs, milk, flour, butter, and…
Pepián
Pepián de Pollo is a Guatemalan dish that I have always been fond of, in fact, it might be my favorite Guatemalan dish to date. Cooking Pepián is similar to making a Mexican Mole, except, instead of a cocoa base, the sauce is built up around pepitas or pumpkin seeds. Pepián blends together a combination of…
Pesto & Butternut Squash Lasagna
I had this wonderful idea while brainstorming ways to use up some of the pesto I have been stockpiling – Maybe I’ll make a pesto lasagna… and instead of ricotta… maybe… I’ll use butternut squash! The crazy part is that it worked… Superbly! The sweetness of the butternut complements the boldness of the basil while…
The Ephemeral Bee 