strawberry chiffon shortcake, perfected
In 2007, when this website was still in its infancy, I shared a recipe for alayered strawberry chiffon shortcake. I’d never made a chiffon cake before, but I brought it to a friend’s rooftop birthday
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In something I never expected to have to clarify, this is a hot dog recipe but it is not a recipeforhot dogs. I know that I have a history of making foods from scratch that most sane people do not
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maker. French presses offer simple, analog, and versatile brewing — essentially, if you can boil water, you can make good coffee. When paired with fresh whole beans, afine-tunable coffee grinder, anda
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Pasta alla vodka is one of those restaurant-worthy dinners that’s surprisingly easy to make at home. This creamy vodka sauce comes together with pantry staples like tomato paste, garlic, onion, heavy
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