Cinnamon Cardamom Challah

It took some time, but I’ve finally gotten my challah just how I like it. In the bowl of a stand mixer, whisk 1 packet of active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons for those who use jars of yeast) and 1 teaspoon of honey into 2/3 cup of warm water. You want the water to…

Apple Butter

Kierra, this one’s for you. Combine 6 large cored, peeled and sliced apples, 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar, 1.5 teaspoons lemon juice, 1.5 teaspoons cinnamon, 1.5 teaspoons ground clove, and 1 teaspoon ground cardamom in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat. It doesn’t have to be oven safe, just sturdy. Stir…

Pudding, Three Ways

I was only lucky enough to cook with Buzzy once, but I made sure to pay close attention when he taught me Graham’s family recipe for dessert. We made the vanilla that evening and used it to top some fresh banana slices. Graham and I make ours slightly differently, substituting vanilla almond milk in lieu…