And now, Cinnamon Rolls
Back when I published my inaugural blog post, I posted a photo of cinnamon rolls I’d adapted from a Cook’s Illustrated recipe. However, posting a photo without a recipe didn’t sit well with a few eager bakers who promptly called me out on my faux pas. I am glad they did. I’ve been making these...
Perfect Sweet Cherry Pie
I’m unapologetic in declaring this pie ‘perfect’ since I take no credit for its success, well, except that I followed the experts’ directions. I guess I have only ever had sour cherry pie, though I’m not sure why. I think a sweet/sour cherry combination would be excellent as well. Last year I used such a...
Summer Rice Gratin
I’m always looking for recipes that put to use the varying amounts of ingredients I’m left with after a few days of planned meals. Amazingly, I had (essentially) everything for this rice gratin, but modified the volume a bit to suit the quantities I had on hand. For the rice base, I chose short grain...
Onion Rings, Baked
In the June issue of Everyday Food, there is a recipe for baked onion rings, which seemed genius at first thought: Onion rings! Baked! (Of course, I can’t mention Everyday Food without referring you to The Bitten Word and Angry Chicken, both of whom regularly highlight recipes from the magazine.) The first time I made...
Mochi Madness
A couple of weeks ago I made the famed blueberry mochi cake, which stems from three fabulous sources. It’s a lovely cake, with a mochi-esque chewiness to it, along with a surprisingly rich flavor. It is as if a golden sponge cake was spiked with buttery humidity, resulting in something between a pound cake, and...
The New Samoa Cookie
I have long been interested in creating homemade Samoa cookies (or ‘Caramel De-Lites’, as I have always known them). A few months ago, I converted the superb recipe over at Baking Bites and used a coconut flour mix for the shortbread layer. While I thought the shortbread was an important component, I wondered what would...
A David Leite Cookie Timeline
Last July, bakers everywhere were taken by storm when David Leite’s now-infamous chocolate chip cookie recipe hit publication. His quest for the perfect morsel was met with advice from the world’s best, including Jacque Torres and Dorie Greenspan. The greatest find? That cookie dough bakes best after it has been chilled for long periods of...
Wiggs Makes Dinner! And then feeds the world…
When she isn’t training for her half marathon or glamming it up, Wiggs seems to be in the kitchen; cooking, baking, and educating her readers on socially important culinary matters, like how to pronounce ‘gougeres’. Her recent creation, ‘Chicken, Avocado, and Lime Soup’, grabbed my interest -and- included a baked element, so it was immediately...
‘Paradise Casserole’ from Candle Cafe
Paradise Casserole, adapted from Candle Cafe. Vegetarian Candle Café in NYC is well known for its creative takes on cuisine, and recently published a cookbook for hungry fans. The Paradise Casserole has been featured on other sites, which piqued my interest. There are a couple variations circulating for this appealing ‘casserole’, so I tried my...
Brown Sugar Sandwich Cookies
Heidi’s way of baking is exceedingly inspirational. Her use of fine ingredients and interesting techniques always make me eager to spend time in the kitchen, refine my skills, and add new elements to my knowledge repertoire. I loved the idea of brown sugar sandwich cookies. They have the caramel of a classic chocolate chip cookie,...
2008 Baking Highlights
I did more baking than ever in 2008, and here are some of my happiest accomplishments! Making countless batches of cinnamon rolls, adapted from Cook’s Illustrated “Quick Cinnamon Buns” recipe. Mushroom ravioli, thanks to a recipe originating from Gluten Free Gobsmacked. Okay, these were cooked, not baked. Soft pretzels adapted from Better Batter. Pain au...
Cinnamon Quill is a place to showcase my way of baking, including my love of ancient grains, bread, and cocoa. Usually vegetarian, sometimes vegan, always gluten-free. Stay a while, explore, and discover something delicious.
