Category Archives: Traditional with a Twist

Whiskey Fig Browned Butter Bars

Posted on September 30, 2015 by

I’ve always felt that a good, ripe fig is like a little scoop of jam in its own bite-sized pouch. So when fig season arrives, I enjoy lots of them unadorned and I gleefully accept their sweetness as a timely … Continue reading →

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Pink Pearl Apple Skillet Cake with Pink Peppercorn and Lemon

Posted on August 25, 2015 by

When I first came across Pink Pearl apples, I was simply magnetized. Their flesh is a vibrant, creamy rose color, their flavor is pleasantly mild and citrusy, and they only stay around for a few weeks each year — so … Continue reading →

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Double Plum Torte: Fresh, Dried, Delicious

Posted on June 26, 2015 by

I grew up spending lots of time with my grandma, who not only stocked prunes like a quintessential senior, but also brought home buttery prune-filled danishes whenever she visited San Francisco (along with fragrant loaves of fresh sourdough bread). As … Continue reading →

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Honey Dijon Caramels: A Savory-Sweet Symmetry

Posted on May 20, 2015 by

In the world of savories and snacks, I’ve always been a big fan of mustard. I’m known to accumulate several jars at a time for the sheer pleasure of trying new varieties. Seeded or spicy, beery or herbal — I … Continue reading →

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Rhubarb Banana Skillet Cake (Vegan)

Posted on April 22, 2015 by

Over the past several weeks, it seemed some culinary stars were aligning in my life (or at least that’s how I interpreted a few food coincidences). First, vibrant stalks of rhubarb started to appear at the market: an elusive and … Continue reading →

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Layered Naan Bread Pudding with Cardamom Caramel Sauce

Posted on March 23, 2015 by

I can gleefully spend all day baking, but I’m an incredibly lazy cook. In my kitchen, savories don’t get much more fancy than fried rice, huevos rancheros, or spaghetti and salad. It doesn’t help that there’s an array of fantastic … Continue reading →

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Rosemary Almond Hamantaschen… filled with ice cream!

Posted on February 22, 2015 by

When I started daydreaming about creative twists for traditional hamantaschen, playing with the dough came first. Raspberry jam filling had always been my favorite (albeit not quite conventional), and I couldn’t really imagine anything better. So I created a dough … Continue reading →

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