Paula 4/22/25 Paula 4/22/25

Chocolate-Toffee Meringue Cookies

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Book: My Vermont Table  by Gesine Bullock-Prado  

Chapter: Winter

Overall Score: 9/12

Recommended? I’ve seen a lot of recipes touted as “brownie” cookies, but none of them quite capture that quintessential crackly brownie crust the way these do. These cookies literally shine! Don’t worry about the fact that they’re from the Winter chapter. Make them in any (every!) season. When your heart can’t decide whether you want a cookie or a brownie, get the best of both worlds by making these.

Paula 4/8/25 Paula 4/8/25

Potato Gnocchi

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Book: The Tucci Cookbook by Stanley Tucci with Joan and Stan Tucci, Gianni Scappin, and Mimi Taft

Chapter: Pasta

Overall Score: 9/12

Recommended? This one comes recommended by Chef G himself! The Tucci Cookbook is actually his book. You may have caught a glimpse of these in the leftover report from the last post, which featured that peach sauce I was (am) so in love with. Here, we tossed them in a fun pesto. Check out the rest of the post for Garrett’s tips. His most important message to you: “I gnocchi you can do it!” 

Paula 4/1/25 Paula 4/1/25

Slow-Roasted Pork Shoulder with Peach Sauce

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Book: America's Test Kitchen Cooking School Cookbook 

Chapter: How to Cook Meat

Overall Score: 10/12

Recommended? Wow - yes! Make this for a dinner party or any celebration. It takes a while, but it is relatively hands-off. And the peach sauce? I’d recommend that sauce even if you don’t make the pork. Check out the leftover report for an idea + sneak peek at the next recipe in the project!

Paula 3/25/25 Paula 3/25/25

Chicken & Wild Rice Soup

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Book: Magnolia Table by Joanna Gaines

Chapter: Soups & Salads

Overall Score: 8/12

Paula 3/18/25 Paula 3/18/25

Cherry Icebox Ribbons

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Book: America's Test Kitchen The Perfect Cookie 

Chapter: Slice & Bake Sweets

Overall Score: 8/12

Recommended? Yes! I have skimmed this chapter without noticing this recipe many times, but I’m so glad it caught my eye now! These would be great to make for a party or as a gift for a friend.