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SPIDER WEB SOURDOUGH LOAF | Bewitching Kitchen
And three small changes in my overall sourdough approach... I will save those for the comments, check it out in case you are interested. But first things first, the method to make a scary good sourdough bread in the comfort of your kitchen... SPIDER WEB SOURDOUGH LOAF(from The Bewitching Kitchen) 410g bread flour275g water8g salt75g…
FRIENDLY GHOST CUPCAKES (NO FONDANT!) | Bewitching Kitchen
The idea for these cupcakes came from this recent post in a blog I love... She added the disclaimer of "NO FONDANT" in her title and I decided to do the same because the first thing that comes to mind when you see these babies is... wow, that is A LOT of fondant! No, friends.…
FIFTEEN YEARS WITH AN OSCAR WINNER! | Bewitching Kitchen
Fifteen years ago we rescued a very timid, very frail dog back in Los Angeles (read my initial post about it here).... He grew up to be a fierce, strong, dominant dog, and now in his old age, is a bit weak and tentative in his moves, but still dominates The Kingdom of Tatarrax... Osky,…
INCREDIBLY SIMPLE ZUCCHINI ROUNDS | Bewitching Kitchen
I don't know if I am embarrassed or thrilled. Embarrassed because this is truly SO simple that it hardly qualifies as a "recipe". But thrilled at the same time because it totally blew my expectations. So simple, so tasty. Even next day, and you know how much I go crazy for leftovers. BAKED ZUCCHINI TOMATO…
BRAIDED SOURDOUGH | Bewitching Kitchen
First things first, credit goes to Sophia, an amazing sourdough baker I found by accident looking at pictures on Instagram. If you like to gild the lily as far as baking bread is concerned, definitely look at her page on IG (click here). She is also super helpful and I am grateful for the feedback…
IN MY KITCHEN, FALL 2025 | Bewitching Kitchen
In My Kitchen posts are hosted by Sherry, from Sherry’s Pickings. Please visit her site to see what everybody else is sharing this month. I join four times each year, on the first day of January, April, July and October. If you are a food blogger, consider taking part of this fun event. It is…
COTTAGE CHEESE FLOURLESS MUFFINS | Bewitching Kitchen
Honestly, not sure what to call them... they remind me of the sous-vide egg bites sold at Starbucks, but are more complex in flavor and texture. Low-carb, perfect for a light lunch. Leftovers, kept in the fridge, heat surprisingly well in the microwave, no rubbery texture. Love them! COTTAGE CHEESE FLOURLESS MUFFINS(from The Bewitching Kitchen)3…
CAMPFIRE CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES | Bewitching Kitchen
I cannot take credit for the design, it is from a cookbook I highly recommend: Cupcakes for Any Occasion, by Rachel Lindsay (click here to order it). She used lemon cupcakes for her version, I opted for chocolate, going for a reverse creaming method that is so simple and easy to bake. CAMPFIRE CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES(inspired…
CROISSANT SOURDOUGH BREAD | Bewitching Kitchen
I first saw this cool recipe over at Karen's Kitchen Stories, and I knew I had to bake a loaf for us. After making it I've noticed that many bloggers and bakers are talking about it, so apparently it is one of those baking adventures that went viral. I hate the term "viral" but will…
CHICKEN THIGHS WITH APPLES AND SAGE | Bewitching Kitchen
A real nice recipe that has Fall written all over it. I was inspired by a blogger I follow but was a bit disappointed when I made it exactly as published. So I tweaked things around and also incorporated a step in which the chicken is cooked under pressure, giving the wonderful melt-in-your-mouth texture I…
A DUET OF MACARONS | Bewitching Kitchen
I used my default recipe for the shells (see it here). The same exact stencil was used for both flavors, but of course the result is totally different. First, let's start with warm flavors in preparation for Fall. MACARONS WITH SPICED WHITE CHOCOLATE GANACHE(from The Bewitching Kitchen) For shells, use this recipe, adding Americolor Chocolate…
SOURDOUGH STENCIL FUN | Bewitching Kitchen
I got a new gadget, in fact a set of four cute gadgets to help decorate sourdough bread. It comes from Sourdough Fever, and you can get your own set here. Three different sets with four stencils included. I must say the set with heart shaped pattern ones is calling my name, and I might…
THREE ROYAL YEARS WITH A PRINCE! | Bewitching Kitchen
Today we celebrate 3 years since we brought Prince Freckles of Tatarrax to his forever home! The joy he brought us and still brings us every single day is impossible to describe... https://videopress.com/v/OnqkbAzY?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true . We look forward to many many more years with this amazing pup!
SUMMER IN CUPCAKES | Bewitching Kitchen
My favorite season is almost over, no way to deny it, even if the temperatures outside still give me plenty of reasons to smile. Before Autumn vibes arrive in full force, I share a couple of cupcakes that embrace and celebrate the warmth of the Summer. ORANGE-VANILLA CUPCAKES(adapted from several sources) for the buttercream use…
PISTACHIO SHORTBREAD COOKIES | Bewitching Kitchen
Super easy. Food processor does most of the work. Then the dough rests in the fridge, you can too, although I advise you not to be inside the fridge for that. Slice and bake. Gilding the lily with some white chocolate is optional. PISTACHIO SHORTBREAD COOKIES(slightly modified from Leite's Culinaria) 113 g butter, very cold,…
GLUTEN-FREE RED LENTIL BAGELS | Bewitching Kitchen
And now for something completely different... Do I need to avoid gluten? No. Do I like experimenting with recipes that cater to that need? Big yes. Haniela is my guru cookie decorator, as you might know if you follow my baby blog (can you call a blog a baby when it is 4 years old?).…
PAPPARDELLE WITH SCALLOPS AND ROASTED ARTICHOKES | Bewitching Kitchen
Since I've found out you can get a jar of artichokes hearts, drain it and roast the pieces until brown at the edges, I cannot stop using them. As topping for pizza, addition to pasta, even salads. In this recipe, it joins lemons and scallops. A wonderful dinner for a Saturday night... PAPPARDELLE WITH SCALLOPS…
BANANA CUPCAKES WITH HONEY BUTTERCREAM FROSTING | Bewitching Kitchen
These cupcakes are like little bursts of sunshine on a plate... apart from a marbled buttercream, I added compound chocolate discs made by spreading the melted product over transfer sheets (click here for my favorite source), allowing to set and cutting small circles with a cookie cutter. BANANA CUPCAKES WITH HONEY BUTTERCREAM FROSTING(adapted from several…
TWO INCREDIBLY SIMPLE RECIPES | Bewitching Kitchen
The first one is truly simple because you actually make the potatoes a day or two before, but the recipe itself qualified to be in this folder when I first published it in 2023. Check it out here. I always make one or two extra potatoes so that I have leftovers. Because, how could you…
SALMON AND BABY BOK CHOY OVER SUSHI RICE | Bewitching Kitchen
I am often inspired by Molly Yeh and her fun show Girl Meets Farm on FoodTV Network. This is dinner in a single pan, filling and nutritious. I made the salmon in two different ways, as the husband prefers a simpler seasoning for his fish. See the comments for what I would change next time.…
A TRIO OF BROWNIES | Bewitching Kitchen
I cannot pick a favorite. Ok, one is not technically a brownie, but a blondie. Tomatoes, tomahtoes... They are all delicious, luscious, satisfying, rich, borderline decadent. BISCOFF BLONDIES If you are a lover of Biscoff cookies, these will bring a huge smile to your face. The recipe comes from thebiteofthebakes.com but for some reason it…
SOURDOUGH FEAST | Bewitching Kitchen
A few ideas for decorating your sourdough bread, no matter the recipe. My default favorite is this one. RAZOR BLADE + SCISSORS + CHOPSTICKS I love how you can mix different methods to score the surface. The steps for this one are shown below. I use a string to mark the four quadrants, the straight…
MEXICAN CONCHAS | Bewitching Kitchen
This recipe has been waiting for a long time in that list of "To Make Soon". Better late than never, I actually made it twice, because I wasn't totally happy with my first attempt. This is a classic Mexican sweet bread, with a colorful coating that is sweet and addictive... MEXICAN CONCHAS(from The Bewitching Kitchen)…
PAN DE CRISTAL | Bewitching Kitchen
For a long time I've fllirted with the idea of working with a sourdough at 100% hydration. What's the big deal, you might ask? First of all, in bread lingo, the hydration level reflects the amount of water in relation to total flour. Total flour then becomes the amount considered as 100%, and all ingredients…
IN MY KITCHEN, SUMMER 2025 | Bewitching Kitchen
In My Kitchen posts are hosted by Sherry, from Sherry’s Pickings. Please visit her site to see what everybody else is sharing this month. I join four times each year, on the first day of January, April, July and October. If you are a food blogger, consider taking part of this fun event. It is…
SPAETZLE, A CLASSIC MADE LIGHTER | Bewitching Kitchen
I am a bit shocked that in 16 years of blogging life, this recipe has not been featured yet. I used to make it often in the early years of our marriage, but truth is, that marriage is now over 25 years young. So there you go. Better late than never, here I am to…
THE BEWITCHING KITCHEN TURNS 16! | Bewitching Kitchen
Cake is pretty much mandatory, right? This blog anniversary caught me by surprise, as we are currently away. I got a bit confused and thought that the big day was later in the month. My plan was to bake for the occasion once we arrived back home. Good thing I double-checked... Full disclosure: this cake…
CORNBREAD ÆBLESKIVERS | Bewitching Kitchen
As I mentioned recently, I do love gadgets, and this pan has been sitting and waiting for too long. However, the moment I saw Karen's post on this cool recipe, I grabbed it to play! CORNBREAD ÆBLESKIVERS(slightly adapted from Karen's Kitchen Stories) 140 grams (1 cup) all purpose flour70 grams (1/2 cup) medium grind cornmeal70…
CHOCOLATE COVERED OREOS AND A VIRTUAL PARTY! | Bewitching Kitchen
To say that I am excited about what will happen tomorrow is a severe understatement! As some might know, I never miss the weekly feature of cookie decorating that Haniela provides on Wednesdays at noon via YouTube and for a while also through Facebook. Much to my surprise, Han invited me to do a little guest appearance in her weekly series and demonstrate how I make chocolate covered oreos. So today I invite you to watch the live which you…
INFINITY TECHNO SOURDOUGH | Bewitching Kitchen
I love a gadget. I cannot lie, and I am not ashamed to admit it. Some are huge disappointments, and end up forgotten or donated. But most show up to play on a regular basis. Today I join two gadgets to make sourdough: the Sonic blade adapter and my beloved electric turntable. Watch a short…
OREO CUPCAKES | Bewitching Kitchen
A fun departure on the classic chocolate cupcake, I added some crushed Oreos to a favorite recipe of mine, and some also went into the buttercream. If there was any doubt about the nature of these babies, I dealt with the issue by sticking half an Oreo on top. The drizzle of ganache is optional,…
AIR-FRIED EGGPLANT STICKS WITH TAHINI SAUCE | Bewitching Kitchen
No air-fryer? Just use a very hot oven, preferably with convection. But I cannot tell you how much I adore my fryer and how often we put it to use. This preparation could not be simpler and I have made it three times, always starting with two eggplants for our meal, which will provide me…
STRAWBERRY LOVE | Bewitching Kitchen
Strawberries are delicious right now, so I share two ideas to put them to great use (apart from just grabbing the fresh fruit and taking a nice juicy bite). Cake or macarons? You decide. You can always make them both! . STRAWBERRY LAYER CAKE This cake was described by Helen as "a little slice of…
THAI-STYLE GROUND CHICKEN WITH GREEN BEANS | Bewitching Kitchen
If you have Thai basil - which is slightly more pungent than the regular kind - use it here. If you don't, just go for the humble basil and call it a day. I am usually more of a ground turkey person, but lately I've been really enjoying ground chicken. It seems to retain moisture…
LEMON LAYER CAKE WITH DULCE DE LECHE FILLING | Bewitching Kitchen
This post is dedicated to my friend Margie (she will understand why). I've been making layer cakes every other week to donate on Fridays. A couple of weeks ago I was trying to decide which cake flavor to make and my beloved husband told me "I've got one for you!" He then showed me a recipe published in the New York…
ASPARAGUS AND PROSCIUTTO PHYLLO ROLLS | Bewitching Kitchen
This is easy but so elegant and tasty, hard to come up with a better idea to impress guests or just enjoy a beautiful side dish on a warm Spring evening. I caught the recipe during a recent episode of TheKitchen, courtesy of Alex Guarnaschelli. ASPARAGUS AND PROSCIUTTO PHYLLO ROLLS(very slightly modified from FoodTV Network)…
PEANUT BUTTER ENERGY BARS | Bewitching Kitchen
And now for something completely different! I don't normally make this type of stuff, but my dear stepdaughter-in-law urged me to give them a try. First, no oven is needed, they require no baking. Second, you can customize them in many different ways. She adds dried fruits, uses maple syrup instead of honey, they always…