Secret Sauce

Secret Sauce

This sauce is perfect for slathering on pasta or transforming into marinara dust. One bite of this delicious sauce is enough to make anyone spill their secrets. Makes 2 cupsServes 4 1/3 cup (55 grams) extra-virgin olive oil1 1/8 cup (114 grams) mirepoix, this is an...
Transparent Pie

Transparent Pie

No offense to tea drinkers, but reading pie crumbs is a better, and tastier, form of fortune telling. Nothing beats the rich and creamy vanilla custard flavor of transparent pie (Pie Reading Guide). Makes one regular (not deep dish) 9-inch pie One store bought pie...
Fantasy Fudge

Fantasy Fudge

Making fudge really is like casting a spell. You need to have the right ingredients and perfectly follow each step if you want the magic to work. For fantasy fudge flavors, you are only limited by your imagination. If you need some help with pairings, I’ve outlined a...
Good Fortune Cookies

Good Fortune Cookies

These rich chocolaty cookies really can bring good luck. They put smiles on grumpy faces, and have brightened plenty of gloomy days. Makes 25 ¾ cup (120 grams) all purpose flour3 tablespoons (18 grams) Dutch-processed cocoa powder, siftedScant 1 teaspoon (4 grams)...
Lemon Polenta Loaf Cake

Lemon Polenta Loaf Cake

I first created this recipe after a trip to London, where I enjoyed afternoon tea served with a variety of delicate cakes. Once back in the States, I was inspired to create this light lemony cake. I suggest serving it with a nice tea, such as Earl Grey, rather than...