beckyBrie and cranberry is one of those food pairings that always seems to make the rounds during the holiday season. You’ll find it in puff pastry appetizers (like brie and cranberry cups) and baked brie …
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Candy Cane Cookies
Made with white chocolate chips, crushed peppermint, creamy ganache, and a miniature candy cane garnish, these dark chocolate peppermint candy cane cookies are the perfect Christmastime treat. Why Candy Cane Cookies? When I came up …
Nutella Hand Pies (Christmas Wreaths!)
Stuffed with Nutella and decorated with green glaze (plus lots of sprinkles and sparkles!) these Christmas wreath-shaped Nutella hand pies will add a dose of festive cheer to any Christmas party or holiday brunch. Why …
Parsnip Cookies (Dessert Parsnip Recipe)
Made with rolled oats, cream cheese, walnuts, brown sugar, and grated parsnips, this parsnip recipe definitely isn’t your run-of-the-mill oatmeal cookie. But keep an open mind! These bakery-style parsnip cookies with cream cheese frosting and …
Buffalo Cauliflower Pizza
Featuring spicy homemade buffalo cauliflower, blue cheese, mozzarella, spring onions, and honey, this meatless take on buffalo chicken pizza is sure to be a hit with vegetarians and carnivores alike. Buffalo Cauliflower? Buffalo chicken pizza …
Kitchen Tools I Love
In my work as a recipe developer and pastry chef, I often find myself reaching for the same kitchen tools over and over again. While workarounds or alternatives are sometimes an option, these tools and …
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.