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Easy Palmiers from Leftover Pie Dough/Puff Pastry (蝴蝶酥)
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
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
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…
Air-Fryer Roasted Pecans
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
How to Ripen Hachiya Persimmons + Persimmon Sorbet
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…
All-Butter Flaky Sourdough Discard Pie Crust
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…
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Nice to meet you! I’m Fiona. Welcome to an online collection of my favorite recipes. Being a high schooler takes up most of my time, so my recipes are generally simple and practical. Have a look around!