Author: Steven

  • Almond Thumbprint Jam Bars with Lemon Glaze

    Almond Thumbprint Jam Bars with Lemon Glaze

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 24 bars Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 2 hours (includes cooling and glaze set) Quick Ingredients 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, softened 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar 1/4 cup (30 g) powdered sugar 1 large egg + 1 large egg yolk 1 1/2…

  • Vanilla Rice Pudding Brûlée with Crackly Sugar Top

    Vanilla Rice Pudding Brûlée with Crackly Sugar Top

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (six 6-ounce ramekins) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 3 hours (includes chilling) Quick Ingredients 3/4 cup (150 g) Arborio or other short‑grain rice 4 cups (960 ml) whole milk 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream, divided 1 vanilla bean (split/scraped) or 2 tsp…

  • Blackberry Cobbler with Cornmeal Biscuits and Lemon Zest

    Blackberry Cobbler with Cornmeal Biscuits and Lemon Zest

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Quick Ingredients 6 cups fresh blackberries (about 2 lb) 2/3 cup granulated sugar 3 tbsp cornstarch 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice + pinch fine sea salt 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 tbsp unsalted butter, diced 1…

  • Caramelized Honey Panna Cotta with Roasted Peaches

    Caramelized Honey Panna Cotta with Roasted Peaches

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 5 hours (includes chilling) Quick Ingredients 2 1/2 tsp (about 8 g) powdered gelatin + 3 tbsp cold water 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) heavy cream 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk 1/2 cup (170 g) honey 1…

  • Pear-Gingerbread Upside-Down Cake with Molasses Spice

    Pear-Gingerbread Upside-Down Cake with Molasses Spice

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 10 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 50 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 large firm-ripe pears (about 900 g), peeled, cored, sliced 1/2-inch thick Unsalted butter 12 tbsp (170 g), divided Light brown sugar 1 1/4 cups (250 g), divided Unsulphured molasses 2/3 cup…

  • Butterscotch Pudding Tart with Salty Pretzel Crust

    Butterscotch Pudding Tart with Salty Pretzel Crust

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings (9-inch tart) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 4 hours 45 minutes (includes chilling) Quick Ingredients 6 oz (170 g) salted pretzels, finely crushed 6 tbsp (85 g) unsalted butter, melted (crust) 3 tbsp (38 g) brown sugar 6 tbsp (85 g) unsalted butter…

  • Maple-Roasted Pear Crisp with Rye-Oat Crumble

    Maple-Roasted Pear Crisp with Rye-Oat Crumble

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 50 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 1/2 lb ripe-firm pears (5–6), cored, sliced 1/2-inch thick 1/3 cup pure maple syrup 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice + 1 tsp lemon zest 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (or 1…

  • Chocolate Chess Pie with Espresso and Flaky Salt

    Chocolate Chess Pie with Espresso and Flaky Salt

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings (9-inch pie) Prep Time: 30 minutes (plus 1 hour chilling) Cook Time: 55 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes (includes chilling and cooling) Quick Ingredients All-butter crust: 1 1/4 cups (156 g) all-purpose flour, 1 tbsp sugar, 1/2 tsp fine salt, 10 tbsp (142 g) cold unsalted…

  • Meyer Lemon Poppy Seed Bread Pudding with Lemon Syrup

    Meyer Lemon Poppy Seed Bread Pudding with Lemon Syrup

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 30 minutes (plus 20 minutes soak) Cook Time: 40 to 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz (340 g) day-old brioche or challah, cut in 1-inch cubes 1 tbsp (14 g) unsalted butter, for the dish 4 large eggs + 2…

  • Brown Butter Carrot Spice Loaf with Vanilla Bean Glaze

    Brown Butter Carrot Spice Loaf with Vanilla Bean Glaze

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 1 loaf (10 slices) Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 60 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes Quick Ingredients 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, browned 1/4 cup (60 ml) neutral oil 1 1/2 cups (165 g) finely grated carrots 3/4 cup (150 g) light brown sugar + 1/4…