Category: cooking

When I think of Swedish cookies, one of the first that comes to mind is “snittar.” Technically, the word snittar just means a small cookie, but it also refers to a specific type—one my grandma often has on hand when visiting her. These cookies can come in any flavor (chocolate, caramel, vanilla, saffron, etc.), but...

Savory sweet potato fans, you’re going to love this hash! It features sweet potatoes, bell pepper, and onion, all roasted in the oven to tender, caramelized perfection. You’ll love this recipe if you’re a fan of roasted sweet potatoes or the sweet potato hash at True Food Kitchen. This recipe was inspired by an old favorite, my...

A few weeks back, our team voyaged from the Brooklyn Navy Yard across the East River, through the Financial District, and up to Midtown to report on Hurricane Tourist: A category five nor’easter expected to pulverize Rockefeller Center for most of December. Upon arrival, we saw what we expected: too many people on sidewalks, increased...

Fudgy Chocolate Peppermint Snacking Cake Wonderfully fudgy chocolate peppermint snacking cake topped with the fluffiest peppermint buttercream frosting. This easy chocolate peppermint cake is made with a mix of almond flour and oat flour to keep it gluten-free and is naturally sweetened with a little pure maple syrup and coconut sugar. Truly the perfect festive...