My first bite of these gingerbread beignet produced an OMG moment. They are impossibly light, melt-in- the-mouth tender, oh so …
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My first bite of these gingerbread beignet produced an OMG moment. They are impossibly light, melt-in- the-mouth tender, oh so …
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A no hassle, quirky, fun loving, tender hearted chocolate cake with a hot and spicy kick. Nothing says Valentine’s Day with quite …
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I have a confession to make. This is not a new cake. I created it at the tail end of LAST YEAR’S All Chocolate! All Month! …
There’s something about General Tso's Chicken that’s so universally appealing, and frankly, addictive. It’s sweet, tangy, spicy, …
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When I delivered several large bags of beribboned boxes of Christmas cookies to my family one holiday season, this particular …
Christmas isn't complete without the fantastically chewy, honey-caramel enrobed mixture of a luxurious variety of toasted nuts, …
After a few rounds of testing in the OtherWorldly Kitchen, these Candy Cane Butter Cookies are now light, crisp, and tender--in …
This thin, crisp, melt-in-your-mouth chocolate cookie falls into the “highly addictive and you’ve been warned” category. On …
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Whether you call it stuffing or dressing, it's the best part of Thanksgiving. I grew up in a Yankee household with a Southern …
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The most important element of Thanksgiving preparation in the OtherWorldly Kitchen is Brown Poultry Stock. I say this …
Thanksgiving isn't Thanksgiving without turkey gravy. And not just any turkey gravy will do. It starts with a roux. I’ve …
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If I must choose my favorite thing to eat in the whole wide world, this humble dish is a top contender. There’s something about …
Every year, I create a couple of new pestos. When I encountered fava bean greens at the Portland Farmers Market in early April a …
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Is there anything in the world of food more appealing than a gloriously fresh pesto, with its vivid green color and bright, bold …
I began this exploration with a question. “What's the difference between regular and sticky gingerbread?” Put another way, “What …
I love the idea of Mexican chorizo (not to be confused with dry-cured Spanish or Portuguese chorizo), which is a raw, loose …
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This subtly nuanced cold tomato soup is a close cousin to gazpacho, but with unexpected, and frankly addictive, flavor …
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This is a luscious upside-down tart, covered with a rich glaze of spiced apple cider caramel. Because this tart is almost …
The taste of the spicy Italian sausage really comes through in this homey, hearty soup, as do each of the other individual flavors …
Fall is in full swing in the Pacific Northwest, so creamy, rich pasta dishes are keeping me warm. And for whatever reason, my mad …
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As fall comes around each year in the Northwest, I start thinking of new ways to incorporate dried beans into our regular soup …
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