This is the second issue of Joy the Baker, and I’m thrilled you’re considering purchasing a copy. Last year we were baking ourselves through the beginning of a pandemic. I bet you experimented with sourdough and banana bread too. While you may not be an expert (even I’m not a sourdough master), I bet you tucked a bit of baking confidence under your belt. Maybe last year you made a turkey pot pie for your pod instead of an elaborate all-family Thanksgiving meal. This year let’s expand those small comforts, intentionally.
WELCOME! • I’M SO GLAD YOU PICKED UP THIS MAGAZINE!
WHAT I LEARNED IN NEW ORLEANS
ABOUT THE BAKEHOUSE
LOVE FROM NEW ORLEANS
PANTRY STAPLES
CHICKEN & ANDOUILLE GUMBO
RED BEANS & RICE
CRAWFISH PIE
BARBECUE SHRIMP
SMOTHERED CHICKEN
MUFFULETTA DEVILED EGGS
BIG GREEN SALAD WITH PICKLED SHALLOTS & CANDIED PECANS
YANKEE CORNBREAD
CREOLE TOMATO SALAD
CREAMY CORN GRITS
PAN-FRIED OKRA WITH SPICED CORNMEAL
DIRTY RICE
CHURCH PICNIC POTATO SALAD
BUTTERMILK BEIGNETS
MY FAVOURITE FALL PIES
PANTRY STAPLES
BUTTER CRUST 101
DECORATIVE PIE CRUSTS • It takes effort to make a pie from scratch, so let’s make it an absolute showstopper! Here are some easy pie crust techniques—beyond the crimp—that will make your pie extra posh and extra personal.
DAD’S PERFECT SWEET POTATO PIE WITH TOASTED MERINGUE
PEAR CRANBERRY CRUMBLE PIE
PRALINE PECAN APPLE PIE
COOKIE CRUMB CRUST
PUMPKIN ICEBOX PIE
BLACK FOREST CHOCOLATE CREAM PIE
MALTED PEANUT BUTTER PIE
THANKSGIVING
PANTRY STAPLES
WINTER GIN & TONIC
SAUSAGE, MUSHROOM & GRUYÈRE PUMPKIN BAKE
TURKEY POTPIE
BROWNED BUTTER & SAGE RISOTTO
SWEET POTATO BISCUITS
CREAMY SMOKED GOUDA BRUSSELS SPROUTS
CREAMY PUMPKIN PIE BARS
PUMPKIN BLACK & WHITE COOKIE CAKE
PUMPKIN & SPICE TIRAMISU
NO-BAKE TRES LECHES PUMPKIN CAKE
THANKSGIVING STUFFED PASTA SHELLS
MASHED POTATO, CHEDDAR & HERB WAFFLES WITH EGGS
TURKEY GRAVY CARAMEL SAUCE
CRANBERRY BRIE GRILLED CHEESE
PIE CRUST COOKIES
HOLIDAY BAKING
PANTRY STAPLES
GINGERBREAD SWIRL BUNDT CAKE
BRANDY MILK PUNCH TRES LECHES CAKE
WINTER RED VELVET CAKE
COOKIE SWAP • Pulling off a successful cookie swap takes a bit of planning. Gather a few supplies from the craft store to hold all the offerings. If an entire swap isn’t in the cards this year, these supplies also can be used to create beautiful cookie gifts.
CINNAMON ROLL COOKIES
BROWN SUGAR GINGERSNAP COOKIES
PEPPERMINT MERINGUES
SPICED MULLED WINE FRUIT BARS
CRANBERRY CHEESE DANISH COOKIES
ALMOND CONFETTI COOKIES
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