Author: Steven

  • Strawberry Shortcake Biscuit Slab with Mascarpone Cream

    Strawberry Shortcake Biscuit Slab with Mascarpone Cream

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 12 servings Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 22 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Quick Ingredients 2 lb (900 g) strawberries, hulled and sliced Granulated sugar: 1/3 cup (65 g) for berries + 1/4 cup (50 g) for biscuit 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice; pinch of fine salt All-purpose flour:…

  • Brown Sugar Peach Cobbler with Candied Ginger and Bourbon

    Brown Sugar Peach Cobbler with Candied Ginger and Bourbon

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 lb ripe peaches (8–10 medium), pitted and sliced Packed light brown sugar, divided: 2/3 cup + 1/4 cup 3 tbsp cornstarch 2 tbsp bourbon 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 tsp…

  • Malted Milk Chocolate Pudding Cups with Wafer Crumbs

    Malted Milk Chocolate Pudding Cups with Wafer Crumbs

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 pudding cups (about 2/3 cup each) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes (includes chilling) Quick Ingredients 3 cups whole milk 1 cup heavy cream 3 tbsp granulated sugar 1/2 cup malted milk powder (plain, not chocolate-flavored) 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder…

  • Brown Sugar Grapefruit Pudding Cake with Whipped Cream

    Brown Sugar Grapefruit Pudding Cake with Whipped Cream

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted, plus more for greasing 3/4 cup (150 g) packed light brown sugar 1 large ruby red grapefruit (1 tbsp zest + 1/2 cup/120 ml strained juice) 3…

  • Lemon Posset Tart with Poppy Seed Shortbread Crust

    Lemon Posset Tart with Poppy Seed Shortbread Crust

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 10 servings (9-inch tart) Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 4 hours 55 minutes (includes chilling) Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 cups (180 g) all-purpose flour 1/2 cup (60 g) powdered sugar 2 tbsp (16 g) cornstarch 1/4 tsp fine sea salt 1 tbsp poppy seeds 10…

  • Roasted Plum Almond Crumb Cake with Vanilla Glaze

    Roasted Plum Almond Crumb Cake with Vanilla Glaze

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 12 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 55 minutes Total Time: 2 hours (includes cooling) Quick Ingredients Plums: 1 1/2 lb (6–8 medium), 2 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp lemon juice, pinch salt Streusel: 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup almond flour, 1/2 cup light brown sugar, 1/2 tsp cinnamon,…

  • Lemon Cornmeal Berry Buckle with Basil Sugar

    Lemon Cornmeal Berry Buckle with Basil Sugar

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 1/2 cups (350 g) mixed berries 1 tbsp lemon juice + 1 tbsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp sugar (for berries) 8 tbsp (113 g) unsalted butter, softened 2/3 cup (135 g)…

  • Salted Peanut Butter Pretzel Blondies

    Salted Peanut Butter Pretzel Blondies

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 16 blondies (8-inch square pan) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes (includes cooling) Quick Ingredients 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted 1 cup (200 g) packed light brown sugar 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar 2 large eggs 2 tsp pure…

  • Chocolate Olive-Oil Mousse with Orange Zest, Sea Salt, and Chocolate Wafer Crunch

    Chocolate Olive-Oil Mousse with Orange Zest, Sea Salt, and Chocolate Wafer Crunch

    Chocolate Olive-Oil Mousse with Orange Zest, Sea Salt, and Chocolate Wafer Crunch Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes (includes chilling) Quick Ingredients 7 oz (200 g) dark chocolate, 60–72%, chopped 6 tbsp (90 ml) extra-virgin olive oil, fruity and mild…

  • Salted Caramel Banana Cream Pie Bars

    Salted Caramel Banana Cream Pie Bars

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 12 bars (8-inch square pan) Prep Time: 35 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes (includes chilling) Quick Ingredients 2 cups (about 220 g) gingersnap cookie crumbs 6 tbsp (85 g) unsalted butter, melted 2 tbsp (25 g) sugar + 1/8 tsp fine salt 2 cups…