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Peppernuts (Mennonite Pfeffernüsse Cookies)

January 9, 2022May 1, 2022 Ashlee RedgerLeave a comment

These little anise-flavored cookies have their roots in midwestern Mennonite communities and are perfect served with a strong cup of coffee or black tea.

Posted in Cookies, Mennonite Roots, Recipes, SweetsTagged comfort food, Cookies, good for a crowd, holiday, mennonite, savory spice, sweet, weekend cooking, winter

No-Knead Sourdough Partial-Wheat Orange & Vanilla Glazed Cinnamon Rolls

November 2, 2020May 28, 2022 Ashlee RedgerLeave a comment

These cinnamon rolls are a mouth-full in more ways than one (ba-dum-ch)! Alright, alright—kidding aside—cinnamon rolls have long been one of my favorite cooking projects, and these are the absolute best I've ever made.

Posted in Breads, BreakfastTagged cinnamon rolls, sourdough, weekend cooking

Lemon Curd Buttermilk Ice Cream

March 15, 2020March 15, 2020 Ashlee Redger1 Comment

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.

Posted in Recipes, SweetsTagged buttermilk, ice cream, lemon, spring/summer, sweet, weekend cooking

Cauldron Cakes | Based on Harry Potter

December 2, 2019January 9, 2022 Ashlee Redger1 Comment

Ever wondered what a cauldron cake would look like? Me too! I made blackberry cauldrons, filled with Felix Felicis (AKA lemon curd). "Pretty cute" is an understatement for these little cakes, trust me.

Posted in Based On, Cakes, Recipes, SweetsTagged Based On, blackberry, cake, fictional dishes, fruit, lemon, sweet, weekend cooking

Pumpkin Juice | Based on Harry Potter

November 3, 2019January 9, 2022 Ashlee RedgerLeave a comment

When I read the Harry Potter books, I was always SO curious to know what pumpkin juice would taste like. So I made some! It has a secret ingredient that, honestly, makes so much sense.

Posted in Based On, Drinks, RecipesTagged autumn, Based On, Drinks, fictional dishes, non-alcoholic, pumpkin, weekend cooking

Pumpkin Pasties Two Ways: Curried & Sweet | Based on Harry Potter

October 20, 2019January 9, 2022 Ashlee Redger2 Comments

Pumpkin pasties might be the most iconic treat from Harry Potter (after butterbeer). Here are two versions: curried roasted pumpkin and sweet ginger pumpkin puree.

Posted in Based On, Pies, Recipes, Savory, Series, Snacks, SweetsTagged appetizers, autumn, Based On, british, curry, fictional dishes, indian, pumpkin, sweet, weekend cooking

Apple Muffins with Browned Butter Oat Streusel

August 31, 2019August 9, 2020 Ashlee Redger2 Comments
Golden brown apple muffins, covered in streusel and sitting in the muffin tin in their parchment paper liners

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!

Posted in Breakfast, RecipesTagged apple, baking, Breakfast, browned butter, muffins, streusel, sweet, weekend cooking

No-Knead Bread: An Exercise in Patience

April 5, 2019August 8, 2020 Ashlee RedgerLeave a comment

I tried to learn how to make great bread years ago, but couldn't do it. Turns out, I just wasn't ready yet.

Posted in Blog Posts, Breads, RecipesTagged blog, bread, reciblog, weekend cooking

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