These easy whole wheat biscuits are prepared with whole wheat pastry flour and tangy buttermilk, providing them with that classic flavor and an exceptionally fluffy texture. With a preparation time of less than 30 minutes, this whole wheat biscuit recipe is a great choice when you crave a quick and delicious accompaniment for breakfast, your favorite soups, or main courses. You can prepare the dough and freeze cut-out biscuits, allowing you to bake them from frozen on a whim. There’s truly nothing better than filling your kitchen with the irresistible aroma of tangy, buttery biscuits at a mom ..read more

A classic French quiche, with a tender, decadent custard and flaky crust, is truly exceptional. When paired with a fresh green salad, it easily ranks among my all-time favorite meals. But let’s be honest, there are a lot of underwhelming and unmemorable quiches out there. This might explain why quiche is often overlooked or underrated. While my love of quiche runs deep, I’ve yet to share an authentic French quiche recipe. Today, I’m excited to share this fantastic Gruyère Leek Quiche. It features my flaky quiche crust, along with tips I learned in French culinary school and over my years of c ..read more

An excellent quiche starts a great foundation: a flaky, buttery pre-baked crust. Today I’m sharing my favorite quiche crust recipe, along with various methods for preparing the dough. Feel free to choose the method that suits your preference or the equipment you have at hand. What Sets This Recipe Apart: Inspired by Stella Parks, this quiche crust relies on a single extended pre-bake, often known as a blind bake. This genius method eliminates the need to dock the dough or juggle two separate baking periods. The outcome? An exceptionally flaky, sturdy crust that holds its shape and won’t shrin ..read more

Celebrate the joy of seasonal baking with these Rhubarb Scones with Orange Glaze. I love finding new ways to incorporate rhubarb into baked goods and these scones exceeded my expectations. For this recipe, I turned to my trusted scone dough formula, which uses a combination of cold unsalted butter and chilled heavy cream. The result? Delicately spiced scones with a tender crumb, crisp buttery edges, and tangy rhubarb pieces throughout. To elevate them further, the scones are topped with a fragrant, zesty orange glaze. The orange complements the rhubarb beautifully and adds a burst of sweetnes ..read more

An Egg Salad Sandwich is a timeless and beloved classic, known for its creamy filling, delicate flavors, and nostalgic charm. But let’s be honest, not all egg salad sandwiches are created equal. That’s where some extra effort and attention to detail can make all the difference. Simple doesn’t always mean easy or effortless. This creamy egg salad recipe is made extra special with the addition of homemade mayonnaise (it makes all the difference!), perfectly cooked hard-boiled eggs, and fresh chives. Served on sourdough bread and paired with peppery watercress, this lunchtime favorite becomes a ..read more

If you’re looking for a great cocktail to serve at your next gathering, look no further! This crowd-friendly Pineapple Punch features a spicy ginger beer kick that is sure to satisfy even the most discerning palates. This punch recipe is refreshing, fizzy, and easy to throw together. The ingredients are straight-forward: fresh pineapple juice, orange juice, lime juice, rum, and ginger beer. If you enjoy citrus-forward drinks or cocktails made with ginger beer, such as a Moscow Mule, you’ll love this. Whether you’re planning a backyard barbecue, casual get-together, or just want to enjoy a del ..read more

House rule? No boring tofu allowed. This Crispy Tofu with Spicy Chili Crisp Peanut Sauce delivers. It is one of my favorite tofu preparations to date and it has earned a permanent spot in our dinner rotation. Today’s recipe was lightly inspired by this reader-favorite No-Cook Spicy Tofu. The flavor profiles are similar, but the texture and effect is very different. If you’re a tofu skeptic, I have a feeling this dish will turn you into a believer! (more…) The post Crispy Tofu with Spicy Chili Crisp Peanut Sauce first appeared on A Beautiful Plate ..read more

Today we’re doing a deep dive on cake flour vs all purpose flour! Main Difference Between Cake Flour and Purpose Flour: The primary difference between cake flour vs all purpose flour is protein. While protein levels can vary significantly by brand (and even batch to batch), all purpose flour is typically 10%-12% protein. In contrast, cake flour is 6%-9% protein. (more…) The post Cake Flour Vs All Purpose Flour first appeared on A Beautiful Plate ..read more

Today we’re making Cheesy Scrambled Eggs, cooked gently and folded together with grated cheese and sautéed greens. This easy twist on classic scrambled eggs comes together in less than 15 minutes. While scrambled eggs usually have a very short lifespan, these cheesy scrambled eggs defy the odds and hold up quite well. I have a feeling it’s due, in part, to the addition of Gruyère cheese, which melts beautifully and extends the creamy, custard-y egg factor. Either way, I’ll take it! And while I’ll admit that I’m not normally breakfast-for-dinner gal, these cheesy scrambled eggs are worthy. Eve ..read more

I’ve made many chocolate chunk cookies in my lifetime. This is the recipe that I come back to time and time again. It’s simple, versatile, and yields consistent, excellent results. These Chocolate Chunk Cookies get their great texture and flavor from the (genius) addition of turbinado sugar, as well as chopped bittersweet chocolate and flaky salt. The recipe is adapted from Ashley Rodriguez’s Chocolate Chip Cookies, published on her website, Not Without Salt, in 2010. As you can imagine, the original recipe is hard to find and follow these days. Over the years, I’ve tweaked several ingredient ..read more