If you’re lucky enough to have chestnut flour, make these easy chestnut crepes! They’re full of chestnut flavor and naturally sweet. Unlike regular crepes, these will turn out soft and tender without needing to rest the batter as mixing chestnut flour and water won’t cause gluten formation, so they can be made in under 30…
Palmiers, elephant ears, butterfly cookies, or palm hearts all reference a flaky French pastry coated with caramelized sugar. Their simplicity makes them perfect for using up scraps of laminated dough, such as pie crust or puff pastry. The original version uses just sugar, but they can be adapted to include flavorings such as chocolate, spices,…
Sourdough discard pie crust recipe comes together quickly in a food processor but can also be made without one. The pie crust is sturdy yet flaky and a perfect way to use up sourdough discard when you don’t want a sour-tasting end product. You can also use flour and milk/cream in place of the sourdough…
Despite being called “wine”, jiuniang contains little alcohol (less than 3%) and gets its name from the unique fermented aroma. It’s sweet without adding sugar, and when chilled it tastes like a dessert soup or pudding (see below on ways to serve it!). The flavor is quite distinct, so you’ll have to try it yourself…
Refreshing, light, and subtly sweet, this jasmine green tea jelly with watermelon is a perfect summer dessert! Make it ahead and keep it in the fridge for when it’s too hot, and unlike gelatin-based desserts, this will stay jelly-like at room/warm temperatures so it’s perfect for picnics. Ingredients Other Desserts
I’m picky with scones because I like them to be moist, and most scones are too dry in their effort to be flaky. These scones are moist without being dense and the cornmeal prevents gluten formation, keeping the scones tender. The blueberries add color and sweetness and the scone itself is only lightly sweetened, with…
These peanut butter cookies are packed with peanut flavor with just a hint of sweetness. With only 5 basic ingredients, they are a quick and easy recipe perfect for beginners. Unlike other peanut butter cookie recipes, these have no egg, making them suitable for those allergic to eggs. Plus, these can be easily adapted to…
I’ve had my sourdough discard waffle recipe in rotation for a while now, but now I’m adding sourdough discard pancakes! In a waffles vs pancakes debate, I used to be definitively waffles but now I could argue both ways. Pancakes are so much easier to put toppings on and when I’m feeling too lazy to…
These 3-Ingredient Coconut Macaroons might even be good enough for a coconut-hater! I’m not a big fan of coconut flavor, but I actually like these! Toasting the coconut makes a huge difference. Try these coconut macaroons to see for yourself! Ingredients Other 3-Ingredient Snacks