Why You Shouldn’t Boil Mashed Potatoes in Water

Rustic Chicken Stock Mashed Potatoes with Sour Cream and Chives Ingredients: 2 pounds (about 900g) potatoes, washed thoroughly (Yukon Gold or Russets work well) 2 cups chicken stock (low sodium preferred) 1 cup water 3 tbsp unsalted butter 1/2 cup sour cream (adjust to taste) 1/4 cup whole milk or cream (optional, for creamier texture) … Read more

Flourless Almond Cake

Holiday meals can be so heavy, it’s refreshing to have a dessert that is relatively light, like this flourless lemon almond cake. This is a classic cake recipe, whose roots hail from the Sephardic almond cakes of southern Spain. The basic ingredients are simply almond flour (finely ground blanched almonds), eggs, sugar, and lemon zest. … Read more

Pistachio Pineapple Fluff Treat

I first made this pistachio fluff for a last minute holiday potluck when my oven broke down. What started as a desperate solution has become my most requested dessert at family gatherings, with my nephews now insisting it’s not Christmas without the “green cloud pudding.” Ingredients Crushed pineapple with juice: Provides natural sweetness and moisture that … Read more