Derby pie is a nut pie (traditionally walnut, often pecan) that’s similar to a classic pecan pie except that it’s studded with chocolate chips and flavored with a heavy glug of bourbon. It was invented in 1954 by Walter and Leaudra Kern at the Melrose Inn in Prospect, Kentucky. Sticky-sweet and gooey, yet sturdy enough … Read more
Panna cotta is the kind of dessert that looks complicated but is actually incredibly easy to make. Unlike its high-maintenance cousin, crème brûlée, this simple, elegant, easy dessert takes less than 30 minutes to assemble and can rest in the fridge for at least a week before unmolding. With its creamy, slightly jiggly texture, it’s … Read more
Step 1 Place racks in upper and lower thirds of oven; preheat to 375°. Whisk 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour, 1½ tsp. Diamond crystal or 1 tsp. Morton kosher salt, and ¾ tsp. baking powder in a medium bowl to combine. Step 2 Whisk 1 large egg, 1 large egg yolk, 2½ tsp. vanilla … Read more
Step 1 Place a rack in middle of oven and preheat to 350°. Toast 1⅓ cups unsweetened coconut flakes in an even layer on a rimmed baking sheet, stirring halfway through, until golden brown, 6–8 minutes. Let cool. Step 2 Generously coat a 10”-diameter tube or 15-cup capacity Bundt pan with nonstick vegetable oil spray, … Read more
When I was growing up, I eagerly awaited the cold March morning each year when my Hebrew school class huddled in the synagogue’s kitchen to make hamantaschen. We baked the triangular cookies each year for Purim, a holiday celebrating the salvation of the Jewish people from the Haman, the royal vizier to ancient Persian emperor … Read more