This recipe makes 2 fairly large tea rings so that you can give away the second tea ring. Sharing your second tea ring with neighbors, friends or family is part of what makes this recipe so special. My version of the recipe is also special because I upgraded the topping from my mother's usual store-bought Pillsbury frosting to a homemade cream cheese frosting. The tanginess of the cream cheese perfectly compliments the rolls’ cinnamon-sugar sweetness.
Read MoreFor the past few Thanksgivings, I've been the roll maker. And my family probably won't ask me to stop anytime soon thanks to this recipe from America's Test Kitchen's Bread Illustrated cookbook.
Read MoreSome might say I'm way too early, but why not celebrate gingerbread season for as long as possible? It's most def my favorite season and I just can't wait any longer. In this recipe, I combine the warm and dark flavor of gingerbread with a complimentary zing of citrus.
Read MoreImagine you’re enjoying New Years Eve mingling, talking with friends and reaching for another bite of that tasty shrimp when the thought hits you: are shrimp even sustainable? You then spend the rest of the night in seclusion Googling shrimp facts, reading confusing scientific journals and digging through the trash trying to find the shrimp’s packaging.
Read MoreCookies take over the world during the holidays. They’re in your Instagram feed, on your countertop, at your door, in your stocking, in your mouth and everywhere in between. In this post, I’ll tell you how to make your cookie baking, giving and storing more sustainable.
Read MoreThis cookbook is so great because all its recipes are focused on putting food scraps to use in creative and delicious ways. The author, Joel Gamoran, is known for his A&E show Scraps, but even if your friend has never heard of him or the show they can still enjoy his super inventive cookbook.
Read MoreI originally found this cornmeal biscuit recipe in Dorie Greenspan's book Baking: from my home to yours. I had been looking for a cornmeal biscuit recipe that would check all the boxes: crumbly, craggy and a little crispy around the edges. This one nailed it on all fronts.
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