Stella Parks's Blog, page 2
November 15, 2019
Extra Light, Extra Tangy: Meet Our No-Bake Greek Yogurt Cheesecake
This no-bake cheesecake gets its tart flavor from Greek yogurt (or skyr!) and its airiness from Swiss meringue, making it a light and tangy dessert that's the perfect conclusion to any hearty meal. Because it won't compete with other recipes for a spot in the oven, and can be refrigerated up to one week, it's also a strong contender for any holiday menu.
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October 29, 2019
Apple Cider Doughnuts That Taste Like Apples Fall
These light, crisp, and tender doughnuts are gently spiced then coated in freeze-dried apple powder for a powerful hit of apple flavor from the very first bite.
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October 23, 2019
Make Apple-Cinnamon Everything With This Freeze-Dried-Fruit Topping
Want to take your apple cider doughnuts to a new plane of apple-ness? Dredge them in a cinnamon-sugar topping made with freeze-dried apples, for a layer of fresh fruit flavor in every bite.
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October 17, 2019
These DIY-Nutella Rolls Are Our New Favorite Chocolate Delivery System
The make-ahead dough rests in the fridge overnight, so these chocolate-hazelnut buns are ready to bake whenever you wake up. All you have to do is preheat the oven and drizzle the already-prepared frosting on top of the freshly baked buns.
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October 16, 2019
How Silicone Baking Mats Are Ruining Your Cookies
When cookie recipes call for baking on a parchment-lined pan, switching to silicone may produce some unexpected results in browning, spread, texture, and rise.
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October 2, 2019
BraveTart's Almond Cake: Fluffy as a Butter Cake, Nutty Like a Torte
A blend of almond and all-purpose flour gives this cake a hearty yet moist and fluffy crumb, for a versatile twist on yellow cake. Pair it with classic chocolate frosting, honey buttercream, or whatever your heart desires.
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September 26, 2019
Olive Oil Chocolate Chip Cookies: Just Pantry Staples, Totally Vegan
Grab your favorite extra-virgin olive oil for an aromatic, vegan twist on chocolate chip cookies.
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September 19, 2019
Cookie Science: The Importance of Scraping Your Bowl
When one or two cookies spread, brown, and rise differently from the rest, don't blame the oven. This kind of inconsistency is the result of poor scraping during and after the creaming phase, leaving dense streaks of butter and sugar in the dough that will spread and rise at a different rate than the rest. But with a bit of attention to detail when it's time to scrape the bowl and beater, these weird cookies can be a thing of the past.
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September 10, 2019
A Lactation Cookie Only a Mother Can Love
With a different name, these malted oatmeal cookies loaded with nuts, chocolate chips, and spices could be anyone's new favorite thing. Is the term "lactation cookie" just a genius bit of branding that ensures nursing moms needn't worry about other people's sticky fingers ending up on their cookie stash?
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September 5, 2019
Seven-Minute Frosting: The Fluff of Legend
When time is of the essence, this fast and simple combination of little more than egg whites and sugar is one of the easiest frostings around.
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