Vanilla and Salt

I decided to put a savory spin on my crowd-pleasing babka, and I'm so happy with how it turned out! The jam is a very easy, optional (but...

It wasn't until I came to the East Coast that I ever tried babka, and I can't believe I'd missed out for so many years! I knew after...

For the Filling 2 and 1/2 cups cubed butternut squash 1 can black beans 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped 1/2 cup jack cheese 3/4 teaspoon...

I love a good indulgent breakfast on a weekend, and these pastries are the perfect sweet way to wake up! The sourdough brings a slight...

I've been way too intimidated by the chance of failure to ever attempt to make my own biscotti. However, these were incredibly easy to...

3/4 cup all purpose flour 2/3 cup cocoa powder 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 2/3 cup...

Latkes are among my favorite foods in the world. I mean, what's not to like about warm, crispy, salty, fried potato pancakes?! I decided...

My first roommate when I graduated college (still one of my dearest friends to this day) had this running joke where he would drop hints...

Makes 12 cupcakes For the Cake: 1 and 1/2 cup all purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/3 cup water 1 and 1/4 cup white...

We're saying goodbye to summer in a matter of weeks, and this summer has brought a strange mix of joy, sorrow, laughter, friendship and...

These soft cookies sandwiched with creamy dulce de leche bring me back to my time in Argentina, when I would walk to the bakery by my...

Makes 8 servings For the Hollandaise: 1 stick butter, melted 4 egg yolks 1 and 1/2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice 1 pinch salt 1 pinch white...

Makes 8 mini pies For the Crust: 2 and 1/4 cup flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cubed 1/2 cup ice water 1...

My friends and loved ones get a kick out of how much I love hot dogs. I eat them at every theme park, sporting event, and concert where I...

Ingredients: For the Cake: 1/2 of a 3 oz pack of strawberry jello 1 and 3/4 sticks of unsalted butter 3 eggs 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons...

Ingredients: 1 stick unsalted butter, softened 1 egg 3/4 cup all purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon powdered sugar...

I combined two of my most loved ingredients into one totally refreshing, cool and flavorful side salad! The sweetness of the watermelon...

As you know if you've used some of my other recipes, my hatred of mayonnaise keeps me from eating many of the foods deemed American...

When I was in London with friends about a year ago, I had the most incredible halloumi pita sandwich, and I think of it so often, I had...

I love everything about this sauce: the pinky-orange color, the slight heat and smokiness, the super creamy taste without any dairy and a...