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,…
Sweet and salty braised winter squash highlights winter produce and makes for a warm and nourishing side dish. The braising liquid’s ingredients can be changed to suit your tastes or complement the flavor of the winter squash you’re using—see below for substitution ideas. Ingredients Other Comforting Fall/Winter Recipes
Black sesame biscotti are inspired by black sesame crisps and the nutty flavor works with the crunchy texture. Biscotti, which means “twice-cooked” in Italian, are dry, crunchy cookies that are baked twice and perfect for dipping or gifting. If you like black sesame and/or biscotti, give these black sesame biscotti a try! Main Ingredients Other…
Roasted pecans are delicious in baked goods, salads, or as a snack. Learn how to use an air fryer to make roasted pecans in under 10 minutes! Ingredients Pecans This recipe is intended for pecan halves. If a recipe requires chopped roasted pecans, chop them after roasting. Add-Ins (optional) More Air-Fryer Recipes
Hachiya persimmons are one of the most common varieties sold in grocery stores. They are pointy, unlike Fuyu persimmons which are flatter. Also unlike Fuyu persimmons, which can be eaten while still hard and crunchy, Hachiya persimmons must be eaten after they’ve fully softened. Unripe Hachiya persimmons contain tannins, which can cause astringency—a dry, puckering…
What better way to take advantage of seasonal produce than by making these colorful veggie rolls with them? The rolls also a good way to use up leftovers. They’re similar to gimbap or sushi, though due the variety of non-traditional ingredients, I’m just calling them rolls. These make an excellent packed lunch or picnic dish,…
Zongzi are a staple during the Dragon Boat Festival, held on the 5th of the 5th lunar month every year. The history of the holiday is interesting and you can read more about it here, but here’s a summary of the most popular story: after some political issues, the poet Qu Yuan drowned himself in…
Sunflower seed butter, or SunButter, is an allergy-friendly alternative to peanut butter but deserves to be known as more than just that! It works well in sweet and savory dishes—think cookies, granola bars, salad dressings, and dips. The nutty flavor comes through more in homemade sunflower seed butter and can be customized—make it crunchy, salty,…
Noodles are great, but they’re even better when they’re colorful. These carrot noodles have a very mild carrot flavor when cooked, so if you wanted to highlight it in a light broth, it’ll be there, but if you wanted to add heavier seasonings, the carrot flavor won’t interfere. Homemade noodles are time-consuming, but much of…