Category Archives: basics
All-Butter Pie Crust and Blind Baking
I’ll be honest with you, this is only the second pie crust I’ve ever made. I have, however, made a lot of pies. A lot. I dated this guy. He was a workout nut. And a pumpkin pie fiend. (I … Continue reading
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Homemade Butter
That’s right. That delicious stuff you’re buying in the store, those tasty blocks that come wrapped in paper and packaged four-at-a-time in little 1-lb boxes—you can make that. Not only is homemade butter so much yummier than the store-bought kind, … Continue reading
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Basic Egg Pasta Dough
When I learned how easy it was to make fresh pasta dough, I couldn’t believe it. Just mix together some flour and eggs, and knead for a bit? Yeah, I think I can handle that. So, what can you do … Continue reading
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Stovetop Popcorn
I know what some of you are thinking. Really? You’re going to tell me how to make popcorn? Maybe next you can give specific instructions on toasting bread. Hear me out (and stop being so sarcastic). Others of you might … Continue reading
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Pumpkin Purée
I can’t believe I’ve never made my own pumpkin purée before. It’s so simple! I was originally going to post this as part of another recipe, but the amount of purée that came from one little pumpkin was way more … Continue reading
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