Author: Steven

  • 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:…

  • Blackberry Ginger Fool with Whipped Cream and Shortbread

    Blackberry Ginger Fool with Whipped Cream and Shortbread

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (6 x 6–8 oz glasses) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 1 hour (includes cooling/chilling) Quick Ingredients 18 oz (510 g) fresh blackberries, divided 1/3 cup (67 g) granulated sugar 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 1/2 tsp finely grated fresh ginger Pinch fine…

  • Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars with Honey Drizzle

    Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars with Honey Drizzle

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 16 bars Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 32 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 47 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 cans (8 oz/226 g each) refrigerated crescent roll dough (or crescent dough sheets) 16 oz (454 g) cream cheese, room temp 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar 1 tbsp (15 ml)…

  • Sweet Potato Pie Bars with Toasted Marshmallow Meringue

    Sweet Potato Pie Bars with Toasted Marshmallow Meringue

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 16 bars (9×13-inch pan) Prep Time: 40 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 35 minutes Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes (includes cooling/chilling) Quick Ingredients Graham crust: 2 cups (200 g) graham cracker crumbs, 2 tbsp light brown sugar, 1/2 tsp fine salt, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 7 tbsp (100 g) unsalted…

  • One-Pan Self-Saucing Chocolate Pudding Cake

    One-Pan Self-Saucing Chocolate Pudding Cake

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 to 35 minutes Total Time: 45 to 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 1/4 cup (57 g) unsalted butter 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar 1/2 cup (120 ml) whole milk 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour 2 tbsp…

  • Ricotta Honey Fritters with Lemon Syrup

    Ricotta Honey Fritters with Lemon Syrup

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 24 fritters (6 servings) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 cup (8 oz/225 g) whole-milk ricotta, well-drained 2 large eggs 1/4 cup (85 g) honey, plus more to taste 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp finely grated lemon zest 1…

  • Strawberry Pretzel Salad Jars with Cheesecake Filling

    Strawberry Pretzel Salad Jars with Cheesecake Filling

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 jars (8-ounce each) Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 5 hours (includes chilling) Quick Ingredients 3 cups (150 g) salted pretzels, finely crushed 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, melted 1/4 cup (50 g) light brown sugar 16 oz (454 g) cream cheese, softened 1/2…

  • Brown Butter Maple-Walnut Blondies with Maple Glaze

    Brown Butter Maple-Walnut Blondies with Maple Glaze

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 16 blondies (8-inch square pan) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes (includes cooling and glazing) Quick Ingredients 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter 3/4 cup (150 g) packed light brown sugar 1/4 cup (60 ml) pure maple syrup 1 large egg +…

  • Basque Burnt Cheesecake with Orange Marmalade Swirl

    Basque Burnt Cheesecake with Orange Marmalade Swirl

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 12 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 60 minutes Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes (includes cooling) Quick Ingredients Unsalted butter or oil, for the pan 2 lb (900 g) full-fat cream cheese, room temp 1 1/4 cups (250 g) granulated sugar 1/2 tsp kosher salt 2 tsp vanilla…

  • Honey-Roasted Fig and Almond Galette

    Honey-Roasted Fig and Almond Galette

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 30 minutes (plus 1 hour chilling) Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes Quick Ingredients All-purpose flour 1 1/4 cups (150 g) Granulated sugar 1 tbsp + 1/4 cup (for dough + frangipane) Fine sea salt 1/2 tsp + pinch Unsalted butter 1/2…