This thick and hearty roasted broccoli almond soup uses roasted broccoli to up the broccoli flavor and subs toasted almonds in place of the cream you often find in broccoli soups. While a cheesy broccoli and cheddar soup is delicious, sometimes we all want something healthier. Honestly, I find that cream to be unnecessary anyway….
These Almond Flour Peanut Butter Cookies are soft and chewy and packed with chocolate chips and peanut butter chips. The recipe is an easy, gluten-free adaptation of double peanut butter cookie with chocolate and peanut butter chips that is the most asked-for cookie I make. Read on to learn the tips and tricks for this…
These Nutella Thumbprint Cookies are made with a shiny Nutella ganache dolloped into a chocolate almond cookie base. They’re the thumbprint cookie for you if you love the nutty chocolate taste of Nutella. Read on to learn all the detailed tips and tricks for making this recipe. Or just grab your jar of Nutella, hit…
This Non-Alcoholic Espresso Martini Mocktail is made with espresso, simple syrup, heavy cream, and chocolate bitters. It’s a sophisticated coffee mocktail you can make during dry January, your pregnancy, or really anytime. Read on for all the tips and tricks for making this espresso mocktail recipe. Or just grab your cocktail shaker, hit that Jump…
This Rocket and Pear Salad is made with rocket (aka arugula), crisp pears, crunchy toasted walnuts, and shaved Parmesan. It’s a simple salad you can put together in about 15 minutes. Read on to learn all the best pears for salads and tips and tricks for this arugula salad recipe. Or just grab your pear…
This Feta Kale Salad with Cranberries and Pecans is an easy cool-weather salad that you can make in under 30 minutes and vary over and over. Serve your chopped kale salad with cranberries as a side salad for your Thanksgiving turkey or any roast meat, or add hard-boiled eggs or a can of beans, and…
Mastering the art and science of making meatballs and meatloaf is a trick every busy cook should have up their sleeve. That’s because meatballs and meatloaf are fuss-free and guaranteed to satisfy everyone’s taste buds. Plus they work wonders for finicky eaters who cringe at the sight of traditional cuts of meat. So prepare to…
These Rainbow Sugar Cookies bring you a kaleidoscope of color in rainbow-shaped cookies that are soft and chewy with a touch of crispness at the edges. Whether you’re planning a school bake sale or gearing up for summer Pride celebrations, this rainbow sugar cookie recipe is your perfect ally. With just a bit of time,…
These Blueberry Chocolate Chip Muffins unite two of your favorite muffins in a combination that’s a surprise for your taste buds. Moist and fluffy, with bursts of tangy blueberries and pockets of rich chocolate in every bite, these muffins whip up in under 30 minutes. Blueberry chocolate chip muffins are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or…
Once you’ve mastered the basics of baking, you’re probably looking to try new things in new ways. Learning a few baking ratios is all you need to free yourself from recipes and bake like a pro. There’s no magic here. Using these baking ratios to create your own cakes and cookies is about knowing what…
The Frangelico sour is a nutty cocktail containing hazelnut-flavored liqueur. Make it simple and sweet or drier and more complex, depending on the kind of cocktail drinker you are. This Frangelico sour recipe was inspired by the Amaretto sour, a modern cocktail developed in the 1970s to introduce Amaretto to the American palate. The Amaretto…
This One Pot Pasta with Ricotta and Lemon is for anyone looking for a simple weeknight meal. It’s a one-pot pasta that’s quick, easy, cheesy, and very lemony. And one pot meals means less time spent cleaning up. So read on for all the detailed tips and tricks for this recipe. Or grab a big…
This Semolina Bread recipe makes a soft and nutty-flavored bread loaf with semolina flour that’s perfect for your favorite sandwich. Or make it as a free-standing, rustic semolina loaf and serve it aside your favorite soup and salad. Read on to learn all about semolina flour and other recipe tips and tricks. Or just grab…
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These Cherry Blondies combine a rich, almond-flavored cookie base with a sweet swirl of cherry jam. They’re easy to make in under an hour, whether you’re a novice baker or pro. So read on to learn all the tips and tricks to make this recipe. Or just grab your apron, hit that Jump to Recipe…
This Cherry Bakewell cocktail is a dessert cocktail inspired by the flavors in a Cherry Bakewell tart – pastry topped with frangipane (an almond custard) and then a layer of jam. I must warn you that all this deliciousness is dangerous! Read on to learn all about the cocktail ingredients and tips and tricks for…
Lemon Lavender Shortbread Cookies are the perfect way to brighten up your day with their sunny flavor and fragrant aroma. And the best part? Making these melt-in-your-mouth shortbread cookies is as easy as “one, two, three!” Read on and I’ll show you how shortbread cookies follow a classic baking ratio. Just add a smidge of…
These Peanut Butter Waffles with a warm Peanut Butter Syrup are a nutty twist on waffles that make an easy breakfast in under 30 minutes. Whether you’re a peanut butter aficionado or simply looking to change up your breakfast routine, peanut butter and waffles are the perfect way to start your day. Read on for…
This easy 4 Ingredient Potato and Leek Soup recipe is all you need for weeknight dinners when the weather is chilly. It’s a silky smooth potato soup that tastes tons richer than you’d expect with just four ingredients. As with many things, you can always make it more complicated, and I’ve added some suggestions. But…
This Blackberry Curd Tart recipe was created for the reddit 52 weeks of baking challenge, week 48: curds and puddings. It turns frozen blackberries into an elegant dessert balanced between sweet and tart. Perfect for holiday get-togethers or festive dinners any time of the year. The pecan crust and the blackberry tart as a whole…
These Shortbread Linzer Cookies are a version of a classic Linzer cookie. They’re made with a raspberry filling sandwiched between two tender almond shortbread cookies and dusted with confectioners’ sugar. They remind me so much of the raspberry-filled cookies my grandmother used to bring down on the train from New York City when I was…
This easy Garbanzo Bean Soup is inspired by the classic Italian chickpea soup called pasta e ceci. It’s a hearty one pot vegetarian soup that’s packed with vegetables and garbanzo beans and takes under one hour from start to finish. Read on for tips and tricks about this garbanzo bean soup and how to create…
This sweet corn soup recipe is an ode to the end of summer. A time to revel in the bounty of the harvest and enjoy the last few warm days and nights. This corn soup is for those nights.
This Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad Recipe makes a quick Thanksgiving-inspired lunch in just 10 minutes. Pack it into a sandwich made with this semolina bread or pita pockets, or go light with just a bit of lettuce. Read on for all the tips and tricks for making an easy cranberry chicken salad. Or grab your…
This Dry Peanut Butter Manhattan recipe is made with peanut butter whiskey, dry vermouth, and a dash of bitters. It’s a unique variation of a classic cocktail that’s bursting with peanut butter flavor. A Peanut Butter Manhattan may not be the first peanut butter whiskey cocktail you think of. But it’s one you’ll make again…
This summer Raspberry Cake recipe is bursting with raspberries to give you a lush floral-smelling loaf that’s moist and sweet and a lovely shade of pale pink. It’s a simple cake recipe for an informal dessert with friends or a decadent treat with your morning coffee or tea. Except for those mischievous raspberry seeds, making…
Watermelon Panzanella turns fresh watermelon and homemade sourdough croutons into a fresh summer salad that’s a variation on a classic. It’s the perfect side to bring to a potluck, take on a picnic, or just serve alongside whatever you grill all summer long. This watermelon panzanella recipe was inspired by an unfortunate sourdough that rose…
This Rainier Cherry Crisp is made with sweet, juicy Rainier cherries and a golden, almond topping. Fruit crisps are easy and require little preparation. So they’re ideal for a weeknight summer dessert or a casual dinner with friends on the patio. This cherry crisp with Rainier cherries is certain to make you fall in love…
I have been committed to the perfection of this Peking duck-inspired ground duck meatloaf for a while now. There’s just something about Peking duck. The crispy skin. The hoisin sauce. The pancakes. While this duck meatloaf doesn’t include those beloved pancakes, it does have all of the flavor reminiscent of your favorite Peking duck. I’ve…
This Sourdough Apple Cake is fragrant, moist, and densely packed with apples, pecans, and raisins. It’s easy to make. And it is a great illustration of the Ugly Duckling Bakery motto that my recipes taste delicious but look homemade. Because it is very very ugly. So read on to learn all the tips and tricks…
This recipe for Baked Chicken and Apple Meatballs brings together two favorite dinner ideas: meatballs and fruit for dinner. Meatballs are great for weeknights, because, aside from a little chopping, they are simple to make and come together in about 30 minutes. Once you learn there’s a pretty standard meatball formula, you’ll realize they have…
These Orange Zest French Toast Waffles are a fusion of crispy waffles and the bright orange citrus flavors of your favorite French toast. They are super easy to prep in under 10 minutes. That’s just enough time to get that waffle iron heating up. So if you’re looking for something different from your basic (read:…
This Cast Iron Cornbread is made with brown butter and honey in a cast iron skillet. It’s an easy-to-make, slightly sweet cornbread that will be your go-to whether you’re making chili, braised country style ribs for pulled pork, or cornbread stuffing. Read on to learn all about the best type of corn meal to use…
These Double Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies are a soft and chewy peanut butter cookie packed with chocolate chips and peanut butter chips. They’re easy to make with no chilling involved, although the cookie balls do freeze perfectly for fresh-baked peanut butter cookies when you want them. If you’re someone who loves a classic crisp…
Welcome to the Ugly Duckling Bakery speakeasy, grab a Sidecar Cocktail, and let’s take a trip to a different era. The sidecar’s balanced blend of brandy, orange liqueur, and fresh lemon juice has captivated palates for over a century. The sidecar’s versatility means that you can swap out brandy for bourbon, rum, or tequila or…
This Moroccan Chicken with Dates combines braised chicken breast with dates, lemon, and aromatic spices like cinnamon, turmeric, nutmeg, and ginger. It’s an easy recipe perfect for a beginner cook and takes not quite an hour (mostly hands-free). So you have time to make a salad or let your kiddo distract you with multiple games…
