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...
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...
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...
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, 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...
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,...
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.
Vegan, Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies
Dec 28, 2011
Triple Chocolate Peppermint Patty Brownies (vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free)
Dec 15, 2011
Gluten-Free + Vegan Chocolate Zucchini Brownies
Sep 23, 2011
Veganized Cinnamon Rolls
Sep 14, 2011
Amped Up Vegan Gluten-Free Lemon Bars with Candied Meyer Lemons
Mar 28, 2011
