Best of Smitten Kitchen Summer Slaw Reinvented: Miso-Sesame Dressing and a Call for Change Prior Frost · Issue 01 A food blogger's summer slaw recipe, featuring a miso-sesame dressing, doubles as a platform for a heartfelt plea for action on gun violence, reflecting on the anxieties of parents sending children to school.
Best of Smitten Kitchen Homemade Chocolate Sandwich Cookies: A Traveler's Kitchen Rescue Prior Frost · Issue 02 After a grueling business trip marked by unappetizing airport meals, a journalist returns to her kitchen to bake a batch of homemade chocolate sandwich cookies. The recipe, praised for its forgiving batter and quick assembly, becomes a comforting staple for gatherings and a reminder of home-cooked joy.
Best of Smitten Kitchen Tahini and Chickpeas Elevate a Classic French Carrot Salad Prior Frost · Issue 03 A home cook's twist on a classic French carrot salad adds tahini, roasted chickpeas, and pistachios for a more complex, filling dish. The recipe, inspired by a previous carrot soup, offers a fresh summer option that works for cookouts, weeknight dinners, or work lunches.
Best of Smitten Kitchen Why a Pastry Chef Ditched Shortening and Food Processors for Flaky Crusts Prior Frost · Issue 04 A home baker shares updated techniques for making flaky all-butter pie dough, explaining why she now avoids food processors and shortening, and emphasizes keeping butter cold and visible. The article offers practical adjustments for experienced bakers looking to refine their crust.
Best of Smitten Kitchen Baked Eggs with Spinach and Mushrooms: A Make-Ahead Brunch Star Prior Frost · Issue 05 A long-time favorite baked egg dish gets a fresh look, offering a vegetarian, gluten-free option that works for both brunch and dinner. The recipe's flexibility and make-ahead potential make it a practical choice for home cooks. Discover how a simple switch from skillet to baking dish elevated its appeal.
Best of Smitten Kitchen A Home Cook's Quest to Recreate Portugal's Fiery Piri Piri Chicken Prior Frost · Issue 06 After a family trip to Portugal, a home cook set out to recreate the piri piri chicken they fell in love with, navigating a sea of conflicting recipes. They distilled common ingredients into a versatile marinade that works for grilling or roasting, offering a practical approach for home cooks.
Best of Smitten Kitchen Bakery-Style Jam and Chocolate Cookie Sandwiches Made Simple at Home Prior Frost · Issue 07 A new cookbook from the creator of Smitten Kitchen features a streamlined recipe for bakery-style butter cookie sandwiches filled with jam and dipped in chocolate. The recipe cuts prep time to about 15 minutes, making the classic treat accessible for home bakers.
Best of Smitten Kitchen French Onion Soup: A Home Cook's Updated Take on a Classic Prior Frost · Issue 08 A home cook revisits French onion soup, sharing practical tweaks to the classic recipe. The updated version emphasizes more onions, flexible alcohol choices, and quicker finishing, while maintaining the soup's budget-friendly, deeply flavorful appeal.
Best of Smitten Kitchen Cranberry Pecan Bread: A Late-Fall Kitchen Staple Worth the Hype Prior Frost · Issue 09 A food blogger's quest to clear out surplus cranberries, oranges, and pecans led to an unexpected discovery: a cranberry pecan loaf that quickly became a personal favorite. The recipe, which features a full two cups of halved cranberries and toasted pecans, offers a tart, not-too-sweet alternative to classic quick breads. Here's how the loaf came together and why it's earning a permanent spot in the rotation.
Best of Smitten Kitchen Bakery-Style Chocolate Muffins: A Home Baker's Guide to Tall, Glossy Tops Prior Frost · Issue 10 A food writer shares a new recipe for rich chocolate muffins that mimic the tall, glossy tops found in coffee shop cases. The one-bowl method uses everyday ingredients and yields 12 muffins in about 30 minutes, with an option to halve the batch for six.