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Super Fast Hazelnut Brownies (Gluten Free)
November 20, 2015 at 10:53 am, by

For times when I don’t have access to my KitchenAid Mixer, I wanted a recipe I could whip up with minimal fuss. This version of my classic brownie is assembled using either a regular blender or an immersion blender. The flour has been substituted with hazelnut meal, so it is both gluten free and extraRead More


Gluten Free Brownies, The New Classic
November 19, 2015 at 4:51 pm, by

A warm pan of rich, chocolate brownies is a winter essential. And being gluten free shouldn’t get in the way. I have retooled my recipe for the classic brownie to make an equally delicious treat.


A Better Breakfast Tomorrow Starts Today
November 18, 2015 at 3:21 pm, by

If you are anything like me, you were drilled as a child on the importance of a good breakfast. And now, years later, part of every morning is spent feeling guilty that you only had enough time to grab a cup of coffee on your way out the door. Today I’m going to solve thatRead More


No Point Kneading Gluten Free Pizza Dough
November 15, 2015 at 3:55 pm, by

They say, pizza is like sex, even when it’s bad it’s good. So if you are new to gluten free baking that seems like a good place to start. This recipe has been adapted from my recipe for no knead focaccia, which was based on the Serious Eats website, which was adapted from Mark Bittman’sRead More


Gluten Free Biscuits In 5 Minutes With Lots of Ingredients
November 14, 2015 at 11:26 am, by

If you are new to gluten free baking, this is a great place to start. And thanks to the team over at Bob’s Red Mill it has never been easier. Gluten is a stretchy protein formed when proteins in wheat flour mix with water. The process of kneading dough stretches and strengthens the gluten toRead More


When I Said Caramelize Everything I Meant It
November 12, 2015 at 5:39 pm, by

In my first blog post I told you that caramelization was the most important thing in cooking. Today I am going to take that a step further and give you a handful of tricks that will instantly elevate your skills in the kitchen.


You Need No Knead Pizza Dough
November 10, 2015 at 5:38 pm, by

There is something so ethereal about the smell of freshly baked bread. But the traditional method is a huge turn off. Fortunately there is an incredibly easy shortcut that you really should try.


Time To Think Outside the Box of Brownie Mix
November 4, 2015 at 1:26 pm, by

I firmly believe that a good box of brownie mix is an essential part of a well stocked pantry. If you have unexpected guests visiting, or a last minute invite to a bbq, a quick pan of brownies goes a long way. But as they say, sometimes you need to think outside the box.


Impromptu Baking Session
November 2, 2015 at 9:07 am, by

It is tempting to treat baking as a complicated formula that needs to be followed precisely. But on a rainy afternoon in England, with a bored five year old, baking can be a fun little project.


A Stepping Stone to Scones, A Stepping Scone?
September 22, 2015 at 8:08 pm, by

By now you’ve probably made biscuits dozens of times, and while they are delicious, you’ve probably thought to yourself, “self, how could these be better?” The answer is scones.