Author: Steven

  • Brown Butter Snickerdoodle Blondies with Cinnamon-Sugar Top

    Brown Butter Snickerdoodle Blondies with Cinnamon-Sugar Top

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 16 bars Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes Quick Ingredients 3/4 cup (170 g) unsalted butter 1 cup (200 g) packed light brown sugar 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar 1 large egg + 1 large egg yolk 2 tsp pure vanilla…

  • Warm Strawberry-Rhubarb Skillet Crumble with Vanilla

    Warm Strawberry-Rhubarb Skillet Crumble with Vanilla

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) rhubarb, trimmed, 1/2-inch pieces 1 lb (450 g) strawberries, hulled, halved 2/3 cup (130 g) granulated sugar 3 tbsp (24 g) cornstarch 1 tbsp finely grated orange zest…

  • Fluffy Lemon Ricotta Spoon Cake with Syrup

    Fluffy Lemon Ricotta Spoon Cake with Syrup

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 1/4 cups (150 g) all-purpose flour 1 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1/4 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp fine salt 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated…

  • One-Bowl Peanut Butter Banana Snack Cake with Chocolate Chips

    One-Bowl Peanut Butter Banana Snack Cake with Chocolate Chips

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 16 snack-size squares Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 very ripe bananas (1 cup/240 g mashed) 1/2 cup (130 g) creamy peanut butter, plus 1/3 cup (85 g) for icing 1/2 cup (100 g) packed light brown sugar 2…

  • Maple Apple Bread Pudding with Cinnamon and Raisins

    Maple Apple Bread Pudding with Cinnamon and Raisins

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 30 minutes (plus 15–20 minutes soak) Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes Quick Ingredients 10 cups (about 1 lb/450 g) day‑old brioche or challah, 1-inch cubes 2 medium apples, peeled and diced (about 1 lb/450 g) 3/4 cup (120 g) raisins 5…

  • Chocolate Sour Cream Pudding Pie with Pretzel Crust

    Chocolate Sour Cream Pudding Pie with Pretzel Crust

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings (one 9-inch pie) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 4 hours 45 minutes (includes chilling) Quick Ingredients 2 cups (about 170 g) finely crushed salted pretzels 1/4 cup (50 g) light brown sugar 8 tbsp (113 g) unsalted butter, melted 1/2 cup (100 g)…

  • Blueberry Cornbread Buckle with Lemon Glaze

    Blueberry Cornbread Buckle with Lemon Glaze

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 12 servings (9-inch square pan) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes Quick Ingredients Streusel: 3/4 cup (90 g) flour, 1/4 cup (35 g) fine cornmeal, 1/3 cup (70 g) brown sugar, 2 tbsp (25 g) sugar, 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional), 1/4 tsp…

  • Honey Carrot Loaf Cake with Yogurt Cream Cheese Frosting

    Honey Carrot Loaf Cake with Yogurt Cream Cheese Frosting

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 10 slices Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 55 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes (includes cooling before frosting) Quick Ingredients All-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups (190 g) Baking powder 1 tsp; baking soda 1/2 tsp; fine sea salt 1/2 tsp Ground cinnamon 1 tsp; ground ginger 1/2 tsp…

  • Toasted Coconut Lime Bars with Buttery Shortbread

    Toasted Coconut Lime Bars with Buttery Shortbread

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 16 bars Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 3 hours (includes cooling) Quick Ingredients 1 cup (80 g) unsweetened coconut flakes or shredded coconut 1 1/2 cups (195 g) all-purpose flour, plus 3 tbsp (24 g) for filling 1/4 cup (30 g) cornstarch 1/2 cup (60…

  • Grapefruit Rosemary Olive Oil Upside‑Down Polenta Cake

    Grapefruit Rosemary Olive Oil Upside‑Down Polenta Cake

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 10 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 large ruby red grapefruits (zest 1, juice 4 tbsp total; slice both) 1 small orange (optional, for color) Fresh rosemary: 1 small sprig + 1 tbsp finely chopped Light brown sugar:…