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Supernatural Brownies
There’s something deeply comforting about baking something to share - it’s the act of nurturing. Feeding someone else can feed something in us, too. This week I’m sharing a recipe from former colleague Nick Malgieri, who I worked with at the Institute of Culinary Education.
Melanie
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Baked Vanilla Donuts with Powdered Sugar
My sister Sherry didn’t love cooking—and honestly, she didn’t care much about food the way the rest of us did. But she did love donuts....
Melanie
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Miso Apple Crisp
This miso apple crisp is endlessly adaptable—swap the apples for whatever seasonal fruit you have on hand!
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Dutch Baby
A Dutch Baby is pure magic in the kitchen—what starts as a simple, thin batter undergoes a dramatic transformation in the oven, billowing...
Melanie
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Zucchini & Blueberry Baked Oats
Everyone says their recipe is "the best". This is. Great for breakfast or dessert.
Melanie
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Hot Chocolate Mix in a Jar
For a 1 pint jar Makes enough for 6 servings Ingredients (per jar): 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 cup granulated sugar  or  a mix...
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Leftover Candy Cookie
Makes 1 dozen 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature...
Melanie
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Pumpkin & Mushroom Galette
1 - 9 inch galette For the crust: 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend) 4 ounces cold unsalted butter, grated ¼...
Melanie
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Chocolate Cupcakes
Makes 18 Cupcakes 2 large eggs 1 cup sour cream 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups all purpose flour 2 cups granulated sugar 1 teaspoon baking...
Melanie
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Apple Pop TartsÂ
Makes 8 For the Dough: 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter,...
Melanie
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Chocolate Orange Tart
Chocolate Dough Makes 1 - 9 inch tart 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder ½ cup powdered sugar ¼ teaspoon salt ½...
Melanie
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Banana Bread with Lemon and Rosemary
Makes 1 9 X 5 loaf Mindfulness is the practice of being fully present and open to the experiences around us. This banana bread embodies...
Melanie
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Pumpkin Cheesecake
Makes 1 - 10 inch cheesecake From Making Artisan Cheesecake, Quarto 2015 Melanie Underwood For the crust: 1 3/4 cups(205g) finely ground...
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Blueberry Scones
2 ¼ cups (280g) all-purpose flour 1/3 cup (67g) granulated sugar, plus more for sprinkling 1 tablespoon (12g) baking powder 1/2 teaspoon...
Melanie
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Cornmeal Shortcakes - Intuitive Baking
Yield varies depending on the size you make them. For approximately 2 ½ inch rounds, you will get 4. 1 cupful all-purpose flour 2...
Melanie
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Chia Seed Pudding
From 7/7 Insight Timer Live. Chia seeds become more gelatinous as they absorb liquid, which contributes to the pudding's creamy texture....
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Fresh Fruit Tarts
Often I will take a shortcut and skip the pastry cream and use 1 cup mascarpone with 2 tablespoons of sugar for my filling. It is an easy...
Melanie
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Blueberry Galette - Intuitive Baking
Serves 8  For the dough: 5 handfuls of all-purpose flour Big pinch of salt 1 stick of frozen butter, grated on the large side of a...
Melanie
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