Mel’s Pumpkin Cookies

by | Sep 20, 2026 | Cookies, Dessert

  Mel’s Pumpkin Cookies For the Spiced Sugar1/4 cup 50 g granulated white sugar1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spiceFor the Pumpkin Cookies3/4 cup 168 g unsalted butter, softened1 cup 220 g light brown sugar, packed2 egg yolks (at room temperature)2 tsp vanilla1/2 cup...

Amelia’s Work-Friendly Carrot Cake

by | Sep 20, 2026 | Cake, Dessert

  Amelia’s Work-Friendly Carrot Cake 8″ round cake pans (see notes for using different sized pans)Mixing bowls 2 ½ cups 315 g all-purpose flour1 cup 200 g granulated sugar1 cup 200 g light or dark brown sugar¹, firmly packed1 ½ teaspoon baking soda1...

Amelia’s Work-Friendly Lemon Cake

by | Sep 20, 2026 | Cake, Dessert

  Amelia’s Work-Friendly Lemon Cake 3 cups 354g sifted all-purpose flour* (spooned & leveled)2 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup 16 Tbsp; 226g unsalted butter, softened to room temperature1 and 3/4 cups (350g...

Foolproof Empanada Dough

by | Jun 10, 2025 | Appetizer, Dessert, Main Dish

Foolproof 5 Ingredient Empanada Dough This recipe makes about 16 large empanadas or 32 small ones. 4 cups all purpose flour1 tsp salt1/2 cup butter (unsalted, melted)4 egg yolks1 cup water Mix dry ingredients. Mix the flour with the salt in a large bowl to combine.Add...

Meringues

by | Apr 20, 2025 | Cookies, Dessert

Meringue Cookies 4 large egg whites room temperature½ teaspoon cream of tartar⅛ teaspoon salt1 cup 200 g granulated sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract¹ Preheat oven to 225F (105C) and line a large cookie sheet (or two regular-sized cookie sheets — make sure they...