September 2010

About these brownies in the Chefs words, "This is an old fashioned brownie. Because of the air whipped into the first stage of this recipe, it comes out crunchy and chewy. To make these brownies even more decadent, add half a cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips. I can't eat a brownie without a nice scoop of vanilla ice cream, and you shouldn't either."

Recipe and Story: Olive Oil Walnut Brownies 

If you are looking for a durable, even-heating, heavy-gauge aluminum jelly roll pan in a half-sheet size, look no further. This is the one*.

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* Trust me, I did the research. Earlier this year Vollrath bought Lincoln, makers of the top-rated jelly roll pan on Cook's Illustrated, and have since discontinued the half-sheet model.

I'm a sucker for all bread - it's something I couldn't live without, and when fall rolls around pumpkin bread and cinnamon bread are always on the agenda. But, I've never thought to combine the two into one.

Enter Lisa, who scoured the web looking for a pumpkin cinnamon bread. When she wasn't able to find one, she improvised, and came up with this delicious, homemade yeast bread. She thinks it would make divine french toast, but "it's amazing enough just toasted with butter."

Recipe: Pumpkin Cinnamon Swirl Yeast Bread

I have a big crush on these muffins. Pumpkin, apple, brown sugar, whole grains, pecans, cinnamon and spice, and a streusel topping are all the reasons why this wholesome and flavorful muffin is so swoon-worthy. And as Heather notes, "These super moist pumpkin muffins are the perfect fall treat... A perfect snack for the little ones too." Plus they're quick and easy to make. :)

Recipe: Pumpkin Cinnamon Streusel Muffins