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My Favorite Food Media (A Running List)
An incomplete collection of essays, podcasts, creators, and food thoughts that I love.
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Peppernuts (Mennonite Pfeffernüsse Cookies)
These little anise-flavored cookies have their roots in midwestern Mennonite communities. They are perfect when served with a strong cup of coffee or black tea.
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No-Knead Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls with Orange Glaze
Cinnamon buns have long been one of my favorite cooking projects, and these delightfully squishy sourdough cinnamon rolls are the absolute best I’ve ever made.
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Straightforward But Oh-So-Delicious Pork Green Chili
Put country-style pork ribs and frozen Hatch green chiles on your grocery list—this is my go-to green chili recipe that is super simple, but beyond tasty.
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Lemon Curd Buttermilk Ice Cream
There are a lot of outstanding ice creams in the freezer aisle, but you won’t find one like this. It checks all the boxes for a delightful warm-weather treat: creamy, tangy, sweet, citrusy. The best part? You can totally make it without an ice cream machine.
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Beef & Barley Stew
My slow cooker comes out the minute temperatures dip below 40 degrees. This is a comforting stew that takes only a few minutes to toss together. It’s the perfect thing to make on a relaxed Sunday.
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My Go-To Grilled Bok Choy with Miso Lemon Dressing
Here’s a secret: when I need a quick veggie or last minute potluck dinner side, this is what I make. Packed with citrus, umami, and ginger flavors, it’s always a hit.
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Apple Muffins with Browned Butter Oat Streusel
During my internship at America’s Test Kitchen, we were challenged to create a superb muffin recipe and write a Cook’s Illustrated-style piece about it. Here’s mine!
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No-Knead Bread: An Exercise in Patience
I discovered magic last weekend. Okay, maybe not “magic” so much as the otherworldly combination of flour, water, yeast, and salt that is Mark Bittman’s No-Knead Bread. And maybe “discovered” isn’t quite right either. I’ve made this recipe before—I think it was in 2016. I vaguely remember liking it. It stuck around as a half-remembered…
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Pork Tenderloin with Miso Maple Pan Sauce
This succulent pork tenderloin comes together in less than an hour and is superbly balanced with umami miso, sweet and nutty maple, and bitter Dijon mustard.
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