Irish Soda Bread

Irish Soda Bread

Irish soda bread became popular in the 1830s when baking soda was introduced to the U.K. It is made of basic, inexpensive ingredients and could be cooked over an open hearth making it more accessible to those without ovens and in more rural areas where yeast was...
Ricotta Cookies

Ricotta Cookies

Cheese might seem like a strange ingredient to include in cookies, but ricotta has such a mild flavor, it really just serves to add lightness and moisture to the cookies. They have a slight crisp around the edges from the sugar that caramelizes, and are a bit fluffier...
Everything Bagel Bites

Everything Bagel Bites

Everything bagels are well loved around the country. The “everything” seasoning is flavorful and complex, and while we love the taste, bagels can be such a chore to make at home. Bagel bites are a fun way to get a baked good with that punch of flavor while...
Cheese Empanadas

Cheese Empanadas

Our Senior Chef camp spent a week baking recipes from around the world. While baking often tends to lean toward the sweet side, we mixed in a good number of savory dishes as well. Empanadas are enjoyed in many countries, but they are said to have originated in Spain...
Swedish Butter Cookies

Swedish Butter Cookies

This week our campers traveled the world with their taste buds. Both our morning and afternoon camps made these Swedish butter cookies, and they were a hit all around. While these cookies taste similar to a shortbread cookie, they are different in the way they are...