Keirsten Hinkle

Recipes

Lemon Poppyseed Bread

Is this even a “bread”? Ha! It’s not. It’s cake for breakfast. Let’s call it what it is. So moist and deeply lemony with all that zest and juice-it’s divine. Ingredients: For the bread: 3/4 cup (95 grams) all-purpose flour 3/4 cup (85 grams) cake flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon fine salt 1 …

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Ricotta Pie

If you are a fan of creamy, sweet, chilled ricotta cannolis then you will love this pie. You can omit the mini chocolate chips if you are a purist, but why?  I love to make this pie for Easter as carrot cake (to me) is overdone and boring. I like thinking outside of the box. …

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French Onion Soup

This soup is a classic! I have always loved the combination of caramelized onions, toasted bread and melted Gruyère cheese. It’s simple to make-but takes some patience with time. Slowly sautéing the onions is key to developing flavor. If you can’t fit the soup bowls under a broiler, you can always use a torch to …

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Red Lentil Soup

I first tried Red Lentil Soup when I was vacationing in Turkey. It’s a warm, hearty, and comforting dish. I especially like it on a cold night. Brightened up with the garnishes of lemon parsley and yogurt? It is a wonderful contrast in flavors. If you’re looking for a “healthy” dish that fills you up, …

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