Hasselback Potatoes
At the 30-minute mark, the potato slices should be just starting to fan apart, but they won’t look crisp yet. That’s the point when I brush melted butter between the … Read more
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Vegan Twice Baked Potatoes
The first time I scooped a baked potato, I went too close to the skin and ended up with a pile of torn shells. Leaving a thin layer of potato … Read more
Christmas Cake Pops
A cake ball can look perfectly round on the tray and still slide down its stick the moment it hits the coating. Keeping the balls small and giving the stick … Read more
Loaded Baked Potato Rounds
A crisp edge is the difference between a loaded potato round and a soft potato slice wearing toppings. I cook the bacon first, then roast russet rounds until they’re golden … Read more
Christmas Mini Donuts
The little rings are ready to come out when they spring back under a light touch, not when they’ve taken on a deep golden color. That short bake is what … Read more
Hot Chocolate Cupcakes
Hot water turns this chocolate batter loose enough to pour, which can look like a mistake if you’re expecting a thick, scoopable mix. It isn’t. These hot chocolate cupcakes bake … Read more
Hot Chocolate Brownies
The marshmallows puff up in the oven and turn the top of each brownie soft and cloudlike, while the edges underneath stay dark and chewy. I like that contrast: a … Read more
Peppermint Bark Bread
The first thing I check when this loaf comes out of the oven is where the toothpick went in. A melted chocolate chip can make a baked center look raw, … Read more
Broccoli Cheese Baked Potatoes
The skins should feel dry and crisp when you lift a baked potato from the pan, while the center gives easily to a knife. That contrast is what makes these … Read more
Meringue Christmas Trees
The first thing you notice is how quiet the oven needs to be: at a low 200°F, the meringue dries instead of browning, keeping these little trees pale green and … Read more