Hey friend! Let’s talk about one of my favorite things to bake, ever: the cruffin. I’ll never forget the first time I tried one. I couldn’t figure it out. Was it a croissant? Was it a muffin? The answer was yes. It had all the flaky, buttery, pull-apart layers of […]
Author: Paul Arif
Croissant Bread
Hello, friend! I am so excited you’re here. Today, we’re going to tackle what might be the most satisfying thing you can ever bake in your own kitchen: homemade croissants. Honestly, is there anything better? That first crackle of the golden crust, revealing all those airy, buttery layers inside. Just […]
Focaccia Bread
Hello, friend! Let’s talk about bread. Specifically, let’s talk about that incredible smell that hits you when you walk past a real Italian bakery. That warm, herby, yeasty scent that makes you want to buy one of everything. Good news. We’re going to bottle up that exact feeling and bake […]
Choux Pastry
Hey there! Let’s talk about one of my favorite things to bake: choux pastry. I know, I know. It sounds super fancy and complicated. Pâte à Choux. For years, I was too intimidated to even try it. I pictured French chefs in tall hats and assumed it was some kind […]
Madeira Cake
Hey everyone! If you’re looking for a recipe that feels like a warm hug on a quiet afternoon, you’ve come to the right place. Today, we’re making a Classic Madeira Cake. Now, this isn’t your typical light and airy sponge. A real Madeira cake has a bit more substance. It’s […]
Oreo Pancakes
Hey friends, so glad you could stop by my kitchen. Today, we’re going to do something that feels a little bit rebellious in the best way possible. We’re taking America’s favorite cookie and putting it where it was always destined to be: in a big, warm stack of fluffy pancakes. […]
Pancake Rolls
Hey everyone! Today, I want to share a recipe that’s super close to my heart. It’s part pancake, part crepe, and totally delicious. Let’s talk about pancake rolls. There’s just something so comforting about them, right? You see them everywhere in different forms. Think about crispy spring rolls from Asia […]
Banana Pound Cake
Hey friends, welcome! Today, we’re diving into a recipe that’s incredibly special to me. It’s what you get when a classic, buttery pound cake and sweet, comforting banana bread decide to get together. The result? This Easy Banana Pound Cake. It’s dense, it’s rich, and it’s packed with banana flavor. […]
Peanut Butter Pancakes
Hey there. Welcome! Today, we’re making something that tastes like a lazy weekend morning feels: Fluffy Peanut Butter Pancakes. There’s just something special about a fresh stack of pancakes, right? The sound of the batter hitting the pan, that sweet smell filling the whole house. Now, what if we took […]
Ferrero Rocher Cake
Hey there! Let’s talk about that little gold-wrapped candy, the Ferrero Rocher. You know the one. You peel back the foil, bite through that crunchy chocolate-hazelnut shell, and hit that creamy, dreamy center. It’s perfect, right? Well, what if we took that perfect little bite and turned it into a […]