Cinnamon Pillows (or How to salvage dead dough)

I killed my dough. I have no idea what happened, it just died. I guess it’s just one of doughs days. (HA! OK, I’m done)
I wanted to make these beautiful cinnamon swirls but something went horribly and terribly wrong.
My dough just sat there. My yeast was good, my rise temp was good, I just [...]

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David Lebovitz Cheesecake Brownies

Go ahead, bust me out. I was way too impatient for these to cool before I cut them, so I have messy edges. Now ask me if I care. After one bite I wouldn’t care if these were all mushed togther in a bowl and I was handed a spoon.
I’ve made Lebovitz’s Black Bottom Cupcakes [...]

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Quit monkeying around, bread

Just do it. You know you want to. Monkey bread is evil and wicked, and you know you want some.
Forget about the million calories, the 14 sticks of butter, the gooey cream cheese. After one bite, none of the small stuff will matter anymore.
Bills unpaid? Kids bleach the cat again? Best friend lost 20 pounds [...]

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Chocolate peanut butter bars (or kid crack)

I forgot to bake. I was distracted by internet window shopping and didn’t realize my kids were going to be home in an hour. With nothing started I made a mad dash to the cupboard. When all else fails, kid crack is the answer.  No single food item in my house is as well [...]

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