Cinnamon Sugar Blondies
The first time I made blondies, I pulled them out too early and ended up with a gooey, underbaked mess. That failure taught me exactly…
Pesto Ricotta Crostini
The first time I made pesto ricotta crostini for a dinner party, I accidentally used too much lemon in the ricotta and thought I’d ruined…
Whipped Ricotta Crostini
The first time I made whipped ricotta crostini for a dinner party, I almost didn’t serve them because they looked “too simple.” That was a…
Baked Sushi Cups
The first time I made baked sushi cups, I burned the bottom nori layer completely because I didn’t press the rice firmly enough. After fixing…
Sun Dried Tomato Bruschetta
After burning my first batch of bread slices because I had the broiler too high, I finally nailed this sun dried tomato bruschetta on my…
Turmeric Chicken Soup That Actually Heals
The first time I made turmeric chicken soup, I dumped in way too much turmeric and ended up with something that tasted like dirt. After…
Thai Chili Hot Sauce Recipe
The first time I blended this sauce, I used way too many bird’s eye chilies and nearly cleared the kitchen. After 15+ test batches, I…
Reindeer Cupcakes
The first time I made reindeer cupcakes, my chocolate frosting slid right off because I rushed the cooling step. After testing this recipe over a…
German Green Bean Soup
The first time I made German green bean soup, I completely underestimated how much the smoked pork could transform a simple pot of vegetables. After…
Curry Dumpling Soup
The first time I made curry dumpling soup, I accidentally added too much coconut milk and ended up with the most comforting bowl I had…
