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Baklava sticky buns are nutty, flaky and soaked in honey butter

by Allison Robicelli Special to The Washington Post February 19, 2023February 17, 2023

While not crispy like baklava, these honey-cinnamon sticky buns with walnuts have the same flavors as the popular Middle Eastern dessert.

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How do I love thee, brown butter? Let us count the ways

by Christine Burns Rudalevige February 12, 2023February 11, 2023

Used in baking, with seafood or drizzled on vegetables, brown butter offers nutty, complex depth that improves everything it touches.

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Lemons aren’t (remotely) local. Can you substitute something else?

by Christine Burns Rudalevige February 5, 2023February 4, 2023

It’s situational, depending on the dish and technique, but sumac, for one, may work.

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With these desserts, you’ll have them begging for rutabagas

by Peggy Grodinsky January 29, 2023January 28, 2023

And don’t forget the parsnip and the beet. These cold-weather root veggies, longtime New England staples, can make excellent sweets.

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Decorate cookies for a sweet, festive Hanukkah

by Staff report December 18, 2022December 17, 2022

Camden resident and expert baker Elinor Klivens offers a recipe.

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Efforts to restore American chestnut tree raise burning question for food lovers

by Christine Burns Rudalevige December 18, 2022December 17, 2022

When do we get to eat the chestnuts? Experts say they are tastier than the Asian and European nuts we import.

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Pumpkin pie or pecan pie? You don’t have to choose

by Daniela Galarza The Washington Post November 20, 2022November 11, 2022

Even after you’ve stuffed yourself silly with turkey and all of the glorious sides, there’s always room for pie on Thanksgiving. This year, rather than making multiple pies, just pick one: pumpkin or pecan. Then, dress it up a little. If you opt for pumpkin pie, add a Pecan Butterscotch Sauce – it’s the best […]