Almond Joy Cake. Yes, I Said Almond Joy Cake.
One of life’s hardest decisions comes when I’m jonesing for sugar: Do I want cake or candy? This chewy, chocolaty, coconutty treat satisfies both cravings at once. Oh, and it’s also kosher for Passover. And parve. And gluten-free. You’re welcome. I brought this fantabulous creation to the seder at my brother’s house last night. When ...Keep Reading
Nutter Butters from Classic Snacks Made from Scratch
Sometimes I feel sorry for Harry. He’s never known the simple pleasure of tearing open a Devil Dog, then licking the stripe of creamy filling off the wrapper. Never thrilled at the thought of two glazed squares of sweet cherry pie tucked inside Drake’s wax-paper sleeve. Never sucked the neon-orange powder off his fingers after ...Keep Reading
I’m no genius. But I know genius when I see it.
When it comes to cookies, I’m not afraid to say it: I make some fine specimens. But when it comes to decorated cookies—the kind you roll out, bake, and prettify—well, I kinda suck. Good thing I know an expert. Gail Dosik, the owner of New York City’s One Tough Cookie, does work so spectacular ...Keep Reading
New Year’s in Bulgaria: Banitsa (Cheese Pie)
Last New Year’s Day, my friend Elka invited me to watch her make banitsa, a phyllo-crusted pie—similar to a borek—that she grew up eating in Bulgaria. It’s an everyday food there, available with several fillings, but on Christmas and New Year’s banitsa holds special significance. As Elka explained it to me, during the 40-day Advent ...Keep Reading
30-Minute Holiday Baking: Sesame-Almond Crackers
If it’s December, it’s Oh Nuts season. Every year around this time they contact me, to see if I’d like to try out some of their uber-fresh, dizzyingly varied bulk nuts, dried fruit, and candy in my holiday baking. And every year I say yes, please. I opted for blanched almond flour. While I’m not ...Keep Reading
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