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Cakes and cookies during Passover, which begins Friday evening, April 15, are different. For baked goods to be kosher for Passover, flour made from wheat cannot be used except as matzo meal or matzo cake meal, which are forms of ground matzo. The other main “flour” used for Passover is potato starch. For the Seder my mother made desserts that were also dairy-free so that they could be served after a kosher meal containing meat or chicken. In spite of these restrictions, cooks have developed a variety of tasty Passover desserts. In many households, Passover desserts are much anticipated as...

Hi friend!  I hope you’ve had a wonderful week so far and are looking at fun weekend plans, or no plans at all!  Sometimes that’s the best part!  We have lots on our weekend agenda- a track meet and two birthday parties. I’m also feeling more settled into our new house and shared our kitchen tour here.  I’m feeling pretty good about how things are organized, but I’d love to hear if you have any suggestions. I’m also feeling more like myself since I’m back to consistent workouts.  I enjoyed the time off, but I’ve got much more energy and...

.   Print Hello Spring Bread This is my version of Italian Colomba di Pasqua (aka Colomba Pasquale aka Easter Dove Bread) customized to my whims. Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack Cuisine American, European Keyword bread Prep Time 1 day Cook Time 30 minutes Servings 2 loaves Ingredients starter: 1 tablespoon active dry yeast 1 cup milk, warmed to about 110 1/2 cup flour 1 tablespoon sugar dough: 2 3/4 cups flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 tablespoon active dry yeast 1/3 cup sugar 4 tablespoons butter, at room temperature 2 eggs, at room temperature 1 egg yolk, reserve white for topping...

Sometimes, you just feel like whipping up something spectacular in the kitchen. You look for the perfect recipe, prepare all the ingredients, only to be lured into believing you can effortlessly make homemade meals in just a few steps. Some creations, well, they don’t always turn out as planned. No matter how many times you’ve made a specific dish or how skilled of a cook you are, no one is immune to the occasional slip-ups. Some are minor, some are major, and some are straight-up dangerous. Today, this post is all about dreams of delicious bites that ended up being...

Sweet Cannabutter Pretzel Bites These one-bite treats are a guaranteed crowd pleaser. While you could use pre-made pretzel bites from the store, we recommend this homemade recipe to ensure optimal flavor. Boiling the bites in a baking soda solution is the trick to achieving that crispy, golden crust, and a generous coating of cannabutter and cinnamon sugar will be sure to satisfy even the most extreme cases of munchies.  Yield: Approximately 30 pretzel bites  Pretzel Dough: 2 tablespoons light brown sugar ½ cup warm water ½ package active dry yeast yeast 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 cup all-purpose flour ½ ...