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Almond Cake

A light, tender almond cake made with whipped egg whites for a soft, airy interior and pure almond flavor. A simple 9-inch cake finished with powdered sugar that is naturally gluten free, but you’d never know it. Almond Cake, Without Interruption I still have two small scars on my right hand, right across the knuckles. They’re easy to miss unless…
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General Tso’s Chicken

My General Tso’s chicken recipe is fried properly, sauced deliberately, and finished so the coating stays crisp. Real crunch, no shortcuts or syrupy mess, balanced spice and a sauce that knows when to stop. General Tso’s Chicken, Interrupted Mid-Flight General Tso’s chicken isn’t necessarily comfort food for me. It’s a reminder of how fast something can move, and how abruptly…
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Dirty Banana Cocktail

Creamy Dirty Banana cocktail made with dark rum, coffee liqueur, banana, cream of coconut, and heavy cream. A frozen Jamaican-inspired rum drink that blends in 10 minutes. No ice cream needed. Creamy Dirty Banana Cocktail, Being Looked After By the time the ship pulls away from Galveston on Christmas Eve, everything is feeling slightly theatrical. There are large swaths of…
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Butterfinger Caramel Cheesecake Bars

Butterfinger caramel cheesecake bars layer a buttery graham cracker crust with creamy cheesecake, caramel, and crunchy Butterfinger throughout. They’re rich, surprisingly balanced, and meant to be shared with everyone. Butterfinger Caramel Cheesecake Bars, All the Way In I’ve never been someone who does gestures halfway, and I don’t think I came with a middle setting. If I decide something matters,…
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Chocolate Pancakes

Chocolate pancakes made with a cocoa-rich batter, folded with mini chocolate chips, and finished with a simple pour of warm chocolate ganache. They’re easy to make, very chocolatey, and sit comfortably in that space where breakfast and dessert unofficially agree. Chocolate Pancakes, On Display When I was six years old, my mother decided it would be a good idea to…
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Nutella French Toast Bake

Nutella French toast bake layered with creamy custard-soaked brioche, and thick ribbons of Nutella, finished with a crackly brown sugar topping that turns glossy in the oven. A rich make-ahead breakfast that feeds a crowd and feels like warmth you prepared in advance. Nutella French Toast Bake, Made for the Long Way Back Up I split my childhood between the…
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Hot Pickled Cauliflower

Hot pickled cauliflower made with fresh florets, habaneros, and a spiced vinegar brine for spice and serious crunch. A quick refrigerator pickle that comes together over a couple of days and keeps its tang. Hot Pickled Cauliflower, After the Impact I’m naturally drawn to things that have already been opened by force. Specifically, the thick, dark blue-black mussel shells I…
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Homemade Ricotta Cheese

Homemade ricotta cheese made with whole milk, cream, vinegar, and salt, gently heated and drained to your preferred consistency. Soft, fresh, and endlessly useful once you know how to make it. Homemade Ricotta Cheese, Still Willing to Learn I’ve never been attached to being right at the cost of being effective. I care way more about what really works than…
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