Baking


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01/25/23

Easy Soft Pretzels

If you love a soft pretzel with its crusty exterior and chewy center but aren’t in the mood for a full-on made-from-scratch version, here’s an easy option using fresh pizza...

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12/17/22

Cream Cheese Thumbprint Cookies

As if classic thumbprints needed a boost, here’s a version with the addition of cream cheese for a tangy rich cookie filled with your favorite jam flavors, including apricot, raspberry,...

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10/23/22

Cereal Toffee Crunch Cookies

These cookies—crunchy and both sweet and savory, with lots of texture and depth—balance “healthful” morning cereal with toffee-laden candy. In my early twenties, living and teaching in Sweden, I fell...

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07/22/22

Focaccia with Summer Squash and Olives

There’s nothing like thick sheets of salty warm focaccia, similar in texture to pizza dough, but slightly thicker and misshapen in the best possible way. Often served as a side...

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03/01/22

There are days when only cake will do…

There are days when you just need cake but baking one can sometimes feel daunting. Enter a single layer affair like this snacking cake, worth the bit of effort involved. With a...

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01/10/22

Banana Coconut Granola

The best part of granola might just be the toasted sticky bits when it comes out warm and fragrant from the oven. Add ripe neglected bananas and maple syrup, and...

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11/22/21

Pumpkin Maple Cheesecake Swirls

A make-ahead dessert with some wow factor is always welcome, especially during a busy holiday cooking season. Cheesecake and pumpkin get a sweet hit from maple syrup but note that...

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10/31/21

Chocolate Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Full of raisins, thick oats, and dark chocolate, these chewy crispy-edged cookies are easy to whip up and they keep for up to a week in an airtight container at...

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