Stella Parks
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Kentucky, United States
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Roasted Strawberries Recipe
Whether you're dealing with bland winter fruit or summer strawberries plucked too soon, roasting will cover a multitude of culinary sins and stain even the palest berries a ruby red. The subtle use of lemon, vanilla, and rose water will breathe new life into bland berries, transporting you to a summer's day. → Read More
Homemade Brownie Mix Recipe
Make this easy brownie mix to keep on the pantry shelf, for fast and fudgy chocolate brownies whenever you like. → Read More
Homemade Bagel Bites Recipe
If you can't understand the allure of made-from-scratch Bagel Bites, there's nothing I can say or do to convince you. This is a recipe for the hardcore fans, those of us who've longed for bite-size pizza poppers that taste as good as we remember—chewy, cheesy, salty, and crisp. → Read More
Double-Strawberry Cake Recipe
Strawberry in two forms infuses this layer cake with beautiful color and natural flavor. → Read More
Sweetened Condensed Milk Recipe
Whip up your very own homemade sweetened condensed milk in just 45 minutes. → Read More
Easy One-Bowl Oatmeal Cookies Recipe
My oatmeal cookies are thick and chewy, thanks to a resting period that lets the oats soak up moisture from the dough. A blend of white and brown sugar ensures crispy edges and butterscotch-y middles. Raisins may be traditional, but I love the way dried cranberries or cherries offer a naturally tart counterpoint to the sweetness of the dough. → Read More
Flaky, Tender, and Nutty Whole Wheat Pie Crust Recipe
Whole wheat flour makes this flaky crust especially tender, with the nutty, toasted aroma of whole wheat bread. Its heartiness is perfect for savory applications like chicken pot pie and quiche, but it's graham-like flavor is an excellent match for fall fruit pies like apple and pear. → Read More
Pumpkin Skillet Coffee Cake With Streusel Topping Recipe
This coffee cake tastes like a pumpkin pie crossed with a pumpkin muffin, but with the richness of a blondie. Whether served with brunch or a mid-afternoon cup of tea, it's the perfect seasonal treat. → Read More
Homemade Cool Whip Recipe
Even if you've never cared for the real deal, homemade Cool Whip is something everyone can love. It's silky smooth and rich, but quite a bit lighter than traditional whipped cream. The real kicker is that it's freezer-safe and stable at warmer temperatures as well, making it the perfect make-ahead accompaniment for cookouts and holiday trips where refrigeration isn't always an option. → Read More
Flaky and Crisp Gluten-Free Pie Crust Recipe
This buttery dough bakes up tender and golden brown—perfect for all your favorite pies. The trick is xanthan gum, which adds strength and elasticity to the dough. Just take your time and work in stages, and your patience will be rewarded with a dough that's flaky, crisp, and beautiful to behold. → Read More
Cajeta Casera (Homemade Goat's Milk "Caramel") Recipe
If you've never tasted cajeta, you're in for a luscious surprise—a thick, gooey sauce reminiscent of dulce de leche, but exponentially more complex. My method will reduce a quart of goat's milk down to a half cup in less than an hour, concentrating its flavor and consistency. Drizzle it over your favorite ice cream, use it as a dip for apple slices, spread it over cake, or just lick it off a… → Read More
Butternut Pumpkin Pie Recipe
Level up your pumpkin pie with made-from-scratch condensed milk and roasted butternut squash puree—a DIY alternative that delivers more flavor and less water than a traditional pumpkin. → Read More
Devil's Food Cake Recipe
Dark chocolate, Dutch-process cocoa powder, and a homemade Oreo cookie coating make this one-bowl devil's food three times as chocolaty. → Read More
Levain Bakery-Style Super-Thick Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
Inspired by Levain Bakery, these giant chocolate chip cookies are a dessert of epic proportions. → Read More
How to Make (Nordstrom-Style) Tomato Soup
Stella's take on the famous Nordstrom's tomato basil soup uses carrot purée and just a splash of cream to create a thick, hearty, and warming meal. → Read More
The Best Blueberry Pie Recipe
This classic blueberry pie has a pitch-perfect filling that's loaded with intense berry flavor. Thanks to the ideal ratio of fruit to tapioca starch and sugar, the filling thickens up just as the crust becomes golden and flaky, creating a pie that's sliceable but not dry, juicy but not runny. → Read More
The Best Cherry Pie (With Fresh or Frozen Fruit) Recipe
Here's how to make a flawless cherry pie every time, regardless of whether you use fresh or frozen fruit! It's always crispy on the bottom, flaky on the top, and perfection inside. → Read More
The Best Stand Mixer of 2021
A brief look at the unique capabilities of a stand mixer and the model our resident pastry wizard prefers. → Read More
Pistachio Buns Recipe
A make-ahead breakfast treat that pulls all the stops for pistachio lovers. → Read More
No-Bake Greek Yogurt Cheesecake Recipe
With tart Greek yogurt, whipped cream, and airy meringue, this may just be the fluffiest cheesecake around. → Read More