It’s time to admit it! As someone who has more ideas than I can fit into three cookbooks, one audiobook, and even 18 years of history on this website, sometimes when I want to complain about something food-related but it’s not the time or place, I put it in a little document called “rants” full of frustration , you only have my permission to posthumously publish. But I can’t write a headline for this cake without first owning up to #23 on the list in advance: “Fake apple cider cakes.” That raises the questions: Who hurt you, Deb? What gives? … Read more

“I was looking for a roasted carrot recipe on your site but I couldn’t find it,” a friend told me a month ago and I quickly added “roasted carrot recipe” to my extensive, decades-long list of Cooking because sometimes. I forget myself too. Spoiler: I wasn’t going to write an easy recipe for roasted carrots. I mean, sure, there is one inside this recipe. My philosophy on roasting a carrot [moment of pause for my gratitude that I have a little corner of the internet where I get to write about things like a carrot roasting “philosophy” and only a … Read more

These are not at all like Drummond rolls – my measurements are slightly different, no baking powder or baking soda, less sweet, and I’ve tested this with different yeast and nondairy products. (Just wanted to warn you if you happen to be faithful to the world famous recipe.) Make the dough: In a large bowl, combine the milk, butter, sugar and salt. Add the yeast and let it rest for one minute before continuing. Add 4 1/2 cups (585 grams) of flour and mix with a spoon or a dough whisk (I have this one) until all the flour is … Read more