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Chef Rebecca Frey

About Rebecca

Rebecca Frey is a freelance recipe developer, food writer, photographer, stylist, and pastry chef. She earned the Diplôme de Pâtisserie (French Pastry Techniques Diploma) from Le Cordon Bleu London in 2020 and an MSc in Culinary Innovation from Birkbeck, University of London in 2022, where she focused her dissertation research on Pennsylvania Dutch recipes. She also holds a Professional Chocolatier’s Certificate from Ecole Chocolat. Rebecca has developed recipes for websites including Serious Eats, The Spruce Eats, Wine Enthusiast, and others. Follow her on Instagram @bastecutfold.


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5 Cookie Recipes to Make for Early Autumn

Cinnamon Chai Macarons
Parsnip cookies on a white wood surface with white plate, yellow dish towel, and two parsnips
Parsnip Cookies
a stack of oatmeal lace sandwich cookies
Oatmeal Lace Cookies
A plate of pumpkin spice biscotti with demerara sugar and white chocolate drizzle
Pumpkin Biscotti
stack of cream cheese stuffed cookies
Stuffed Pumpkin Cookies

Eye-Catching Puff Pastry recipes

Pithivier with leeks, mushrooms and potatoes on a sheet of parchment with a bowl of leeks
Puff Pastry Pithivier
lattice pastry cut into slices, with white plates and two forks
Lattice Pastry
Autumn Mille-Feuille
puff pastry tart with sliced figs and lemons
Fig and Goat Cheese Tart

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REBECCA’S JOURNEY

From Costumes to Confections

In a parallel life, I am also a professional costume designer and wardrobe stylist with a 20-year career spanning television, theatre, advertising, and print. In fact, I chose the name “Baste Cut Fold” for this blog because it reflects my two worlds: costumes and confections!


September Salads

Red Potato Salad
corn relish in a dish
PA Dutch Corn Relish
Looking down at a bowl of chickpea salad with lemon, cheese, and herbs
Chickpea Salad
bowl of macaroni salad with a bowl of eggs and stalks of celery on a checkered towel
Amish Macaroni Salad

Latest Recipes


Pennsylvania Dutch Recipes

French Pâtisserie Recipes

Triple Berry Eton Mess

British Recipes

Regional Recipes

Rebecca’s recipes draw inspiration from her Central Pennsylvania upbringing, her classical French pastry training, and her years spent living and working in the United Kingdom.


Easy After School Treats

A row of orange krispie treat pops
Creamsicle Krispie Pops
dish of puppy chow arranged on a striped tea towel
Puppy Chow
A bowl of pickle dip garnished with potato chips and fresh dill
Dill Pickle Dip
a stack of Oreo marshmallows on a white surface with Oreo cookies
Oreo Marshmallows
Cheese pizza rolls and a dish of pizza sauce on a sheet of parchment
Cheese Pizza Rolls

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Meatless Recipes for A weeknight Dinner

Baked Veggie Nuggets and a dish of ranch dressing on a plate with carrots
Baked Veggie Nuggets
Brussels Sprout Pizza
bowls of vegetarian chicken noodle soup on a white surface with a striped towel and dish of croutons
No Chicken Noodle Soup
lentil pot pie with a golden brown crust and a scoop missing
Lentil Pot Pie
Buffalo Cauliflower