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Cacio e Pepe

My Cacio e Pepe recipe uses Pecorino Romano, freshly toasted black pepper, and a stabilized technique for a smooth, creamy sauce. Traditional flavor with more reliable results at home. Cacio e Pepe, After the Helicopter My relationship with Cacio e Pepe began long before pasta ever hit the water. The helicopter landed hard, which was nothing unusual on a windy…
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Salmon Crab Sushi Bake

A layered salmon crab sushi bake with seasoned rice, creamy crab, and baked salmon, finished with spicy mayo and nori for scooping. All the flavor of a sushi roll, none of the execution stress. Salmon Crab Sushi Bake, Without Correction I would have rather been eating something like this salmon crab sushi bake than listening to adults argue about how…
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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 This is a homemade General Tso’s chicken recipe made to match the flavor you expect from a good neighborhood Chinese restaurant,…
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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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