Cinnamon Raisin Bagels
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<br><br><b>Book:</b> <i>Baking Illustrated</i><br><br>
<b>Chapter:</b> Yeast Breads & Rolls<br><br>
<b>Overall Score:</b> 10/12 <br><br>
<b>Recommended?</b> I put “make bagels” on my 2025 bingo card (i.e., the poster board I have sitting in my office with 25 goals to complete in 2025). If you have similar aspirations, I think you should absolutely do it! I had so much fun making these bagels. My favorite part: they are prepped the night before, so all you have to do in the morning is boil and bake them. Minimal wait-time for breakfast = sign me up! <br>
Potato Gnocchi
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<br><br><b>Book:</b> <i>The Tucci Cookbook</i> by Stanley Tucci with Joan and Stan Tucci, Gianni Scappin, and Mimi Taft<br><br>
<b>Chapter:</b> Pasta<br><br>
<b>Overall Score:</b> 9/12<br><br>
<b>Recommended?</b> This one comes recommended by Chef G himself! <i>The Tucci Cookbook</i> 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: <b>“I <i>gnocchi</i> you can do it!”</b><br>
Chicken & Wild Rice Soup
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<br><b>Book:</b> Magnolia Table by Joanna Gaines<br><br>
<b>Chapter:</b> Soups & Salads<br><br>
<b>Overall Score:</b> 8/12<br><br>
<b>Recommended?</b> Yes! This would be great as a weekend meal or meal prep option for lunches. Seasonally, it fits for fall, winter, and spring. I can’t say I will be following Joanna’s lead by making this annually for New Year’s Eve, though!<br>
Cherry Icebox Ribbons
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<br><b>Book:</b> America's Test Kitchen The Perfect Cookie <br><br>
<b>Chapter:</b> Slice & Bake Sweets <br><br>
<b>Overall Score:</b> 8/12 <br><br>
<b>Recommended?</b> 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. <br>