Start with something soft and simple. Plunge into a boiling ocean. Send to vehement depths. Allow to emerge victorious with the self-assertive crust that every hero needs to succeed. This is the journey that pretzels are made of. Overcomplicate the path to grilled fish sandwich heaven by opting to make these homemade pretzel buns. Totally…
Author: Merrily Baking It
Penne from the Block
Every once in a while, we all want to hit the reset button and treat our bodies to a light, cleansing meal that will detoxify our insides and leave us feeling nourished, good, healthy … and probably still hungry. That time is not now. Now is the time for pasta. Now is the time for…
Nut Your Average Brownie
Elevate a standard fudgy brownie to a level of class and elegance beyond imagination. What flavor elements might I speak of that enrich these brownies with bourgeois sophistication and raise them to the epitome of luxury? Edible gold dust? Truffle butter? Russian caviar? Saffron? Nothing so pitiful. I speak of a sumptuous combination far more…
I Like Big Bundts
A bright white plate speckled with yellow crumbs houses an unassuming slice of breakfast originating from a ring of swirled decadence. I am not sure who decided to put the word ‘coffee’ in front of the word ‘cake’, but this kind soul revolutionized acceptable breakfast foods and helped rid the world of unnecessary judgment. Hats…
Have Your Cookie and Frost it Too
This versatile and creamy concoction can be used to top anything that makes sense to be topped with chocolate frosting. Keep in mind, we are all different so what makes sense to you might not make sense to me. That is ok. I support anyone exercising their free will as long as it does not cause…
Merrily Taking It
Want to show you care? Flowers are good, but food is better. Make a ton of this fantastic stew filled with Mediterranean flavors. Enjoy some for yourself, and deliver the rest takeout style to a friend in need. This is one of those dishes that tastes even better the next day, so leftovers are encouraged. Stomachs…
I Kale Chardly Wait for Dinner
Bear with me while I engage in the telling of a personal anecdote to set up the need to showcase this recipe. Feel free to skip and scroll down to the actual recipe to avoid this moment of self-indulgence. Thank you for your time. Despite our differences in protein consumption, Bearded Man Person and I…
Soup to My Level
It may be the middle of summer, but I still can’t resist a hot cauldron of bubbling vegetables. Your fridge is an apothecary cabinet full of ingredients to successfully brew a hunger-curing potion. Meaning, this acts as a great way to clean out your fridge and justify your penchant for over-purchasing vegetables. Rich hummus thickens…
Pearfect Pie
Every once in a millennium (hyperbole) the sprawling pear tree that lives in the backyard of the people responsible for my presence in this world likes to blossom and bear fruit. The arbitrary – or should I say arbor-trary – nature of this woody perennial to emit fruit made every summer of childhood either incredibly…
“Tea, Earl Grey, Hot”
Sometimes, I like my muffins the way Captain Picard likes his tea. This unique muffin gives off the aroma of bananas paired with rich black tea that has been traditionally flavored with bergamot oil and lavender. A combo of whole wheat flour and AP flour adds a slight earthiness while keeping the muffin light. This muffin is…
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