Caramelized Pear Quiche

This was an unexpected hit, and a different enough recipe from my standard quiche to write down on its own. It doesn’t sound like it would work, but is freaking delicious. Ingredients (I included actual measurements, but this is really a toss-it-all-together recipe, a bit more or less of anything won’t hurt, adjust to yourContinue reading “Caramelized Pear Quiche”

Cranberry Sauce

Cranberry sauce is pretty damn simple and doesn’t really require much attention, just some time. And it tastes so good. Make a bunch and keep it in the fridge to put on things. I highly suggest it on charcuterie, a cheese plate, or leftover turkey sandwiches. Ingredients:340 g./12 oz. cranberries 1 large orange, zested andContinue reading “Cranberry Sauce”

Balsamic Roasted Pork Tenderloin & Roasted Mixed Vegetables

A VERY ELDERLY CAT decided to have a batch of zoomies and turn off the WHOLE DAGNABBIT COMPUTER during a giant manuscript edit today, so this is a quick writeup. A more thorough one to come at some point! Maybe! All baked in 350 degree F/175 degree C oven for about 30-45 minutes. Pork shouldContinue reading “Balsamic Roasted Pork Tenderloin & Roasted Mixed Vegetables”

Spicy Chocolate Pots

Roughly chop and put in medium heatproof bowl with fine strainer set above:275 g. 80% cocoa chocolate (or mix of 100% and 60%, etc.) In medium heavy-bottomed saucepan whisk well until a pale yellow:5 egg yolks80 g. sugar3 g. kosher salt Then whisk in:450 g. heavy cream130 g. whole milk Cook over medium-low heat, stirringContinue reading “Spicy Chocolate Pots”

Red Wine Velvet Cupcakes

Dry:400 g. cake/all purpose flour40 g. good cocoa powder5 g. baking powder6 g. salt4 g. baking soda 1 1/2 sticks (170 grams) butter, softened300 g. brown sugar115 g. sugar3 eggs360 g/mL red wine, plus more for soaking 375 degree oven. Makes about 4 dozen cupcakes. Whisk together dry. In mixer, beat butter & sugars untilContinue reading “Red Wine Velvet Cupcakes”

Disclaimer: This Blog is for Bakers

To be clear, the recipes on this blog are not going to be step by step, walk you through, pic-of-every-addition style. I am sharing the recipes that I have created myself – originally based on something else, but tested and modified very heavily through years of baking. If you are a new baker or notContinue reading “Disclaimer: This Blog is for Bakers”

Irish Potatoes

Makes 150, depending on size. If you are quarantined, probably want to halve or quarter this recipe. I am a huge fan of sharing baked goods BUT DON’T DO IT DURING QUARANTINE. Wash your hands. Ingredients: 1 stick butter, softened1 8 oz. package cream cheese, softened2 t. vanilla8 c. 10x sugar5 c. flaked coconut (unsweetenedContinue reading “Irish Potatoes”