A Cup of Sugar … A Pinch of Salt

Ingredients 2 medium sweet potatoes, cut into matchsticks about the width of your pinky finger 8 oz bacon (do not use think cut) Directions Preheat oven to 425F. Prepare a cookie sheet with Silpat or parchment paper. Slice each piece of bacon in half, lengthwise and then in half, widthwise, so there will be 4 [...]

Ingredients For the filling 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 pint roughly chopped crimini mushrooms (about 1 1/4 cups) 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped (about 2/3 cup) 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 cup fresh wilted chopped baby spinach 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/8 teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg [...]

Thanks to King Arthur Flour for this one. Original recipe is here. They also sell this great Hamburger Bun pan, which is very handy (but not necessary) for this recipe. Ingredients 3/4 to 1 cup lukewarm water* 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1 large egg 3 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour 1/4 cup sugar 1 1/4 teaspoons [...]

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature 1 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1 1/2 cups mashed ripe banana (3-4 bananas) 1/3 cup plain low fat yogurt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3/4 cup Nutella Directions Preheat oven to 350F. Spray 8×4-inch [...]

Ingredients 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons good-quality unsweetened cocoa 4 ounces (1/2 cup) butter, softened to room temperature 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup light brown sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract About 24 Junior Mint candies 3/4 cup white chocolate chips [...]