Bilquis' Baklava Bilquis' Baklava is a delightful Middle Eastern pastry made with layers of flaky phyllo dough, a sweet and nutty filling, and a fragrant honey syrup. This recipe is straightforward, making it perfect for both novice and experienced bakers. The result is a golden, sweet, and nutty dessert that will impress your family and friends. 1 package (16 oz of phyllo dough, thawed)2 cups mixed nuts (walnuts, pistachios, and almonds,...
Ray Bradbury, The Halloween Tree
From kitchen windows drifted two pumpkin smells: gourds being cut, pies being baked. Pumpkin Pie A perfect blend of spiced pumpkin, dark chocolate drizzle, and ethereal whipped cream. Quick 15-minute prep, 65-75 minutes to bake, and you're ready to enjoy this irresistible Halloween-inspired treat. Dive into the magic of the season with literary charm and delightful flavors! 1 3/4 cups pumpkin puree3/4 cup...
Jael McHenry, The Kitchen Daughter
But out of the mess I make a dozen ideal shortbread wedges, perfect in shape, size and flavor. Warm and delicate. With a glass of cold milk, they are delicious. When shortbread melts on your tongue, you feel the roundness of the butter and the kiss of the sugar and then they vanish. Then you eat another, to feel it again, to get at that moment of vanishing. Scottish Shortbread Authentic Scottish shortbread or...
Gillian Flynn, Gone Girl
I snipped the bread crusts, I ironed his T-shirts, I baked a blueberry pie from his mom’s recipe. ‘I don’t need to be babied, really, Amy,’ he said as he stared at the loaf of skinned breads. ‘I let my mom do it because it made her happy, but I know you don’t like that nurturing stuff.’ Blueberry Pie Treat yourself to a slice of homemade blueberry pie with this easy and foolproof recipe. You only need a...
Ira Levin, Rosemary’s Baby
Each morning at eleven Minnie brought over what looked like a watery pistachio milkshake. It was cold and sour.“What’s in it?” Rosemary asked.“Snips and snails and puppydogs’ tails,” Minnie said, smiling. Rosemary laughed.“That’s fine,” she said, “but what if we want a girl?”“Do you?”“Well of course we’ll take what we get, but it would be nice if the first one were a boy.”“Well...
Ira Levin, Rosemary’s Baby
She made Guy chicken Marengo and vitello tonnato, baked a mocha layer cake and a jarful of butter cookies. Mocha Layer Cake Savor the rich and delicious flavors of this Easy Mocha Layer Cake. With its moist coffee-infused cake and creamy mocha frosting, it's a perfect treat for coffee and chocolate enthusiasts. This recipe serves 10-12 people and can be prepared in just 45-50 minutes. For the Mocha Cake:1 and...
Shirley Jackson, The Haunting of Hill House
“What a farmer’s wife you might have made.”“This is a place for picnics, with lunch beside the brook and hard-boiled eggs.”Theodora laughed. “Chicken salad and chocolate cake.”“Lemonade in a Thermos bottle. Spilled salt.” Chocolate Picnic Cake Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or any occasion. Here's how to make a delicious Chocolate Picnic Cake: Mix dry ingredients, then beat...
Shirley Jackson, The Haunting of Hill House
Do you think that woman really means to make us a soufflé? Here is certainly a soufflé dish, and eggs and cheese—”“It’s a nice kitchen,” Eleanor said. “In my mother’s house the kitchen was dark and narrow, and nothing you cooked there ever had any taste or color.”“What about your own kitchen?” Theodora asked absently. “In your little apartment? Eleanor, look at the...
