Posts by Lynn
Rosé Sangria | The Flower Tile
Some drinks are made to be seen. The Flower Tile is a rosé sangria built around the best citrus of the season — fresh-squeezed Cara Cara and blood orange, ripe peaches, elderflower, and basil — steeped overnight until the pitcher turns the color of a late summer sunset. It’s the first in a series of…
Read MoreLucky Dragon Dip (Hot Artichoke Dip with Miso and Chili Crisp)
My mom made warm artichoke dip every time company came — it was her signature move, and it never lasted long. This version keeps everything that made the original worth making and layers in white miso for quiet depth, Greek yogurt for tang, and chili crisp for the kind of heat that keeps you coming back for one more scoop. Baked until bubbly and golden, it’s finished with fresh chives and one last drizzle of chili crisp. Lucky Dragon is easy to make and always impresses.
Read MoreMiso Caramel Snack Mix (Mahjong Mix)
The tiles are clacking, the drinks are poured, and this miso caramel snack mix is already half gone. Sweet, salty, crunchy, and a little addictive. It’s game night’s best plus-one.
Read MoreMahjong Night Party Food: A Growing Collection of Sweets, Snacks & Game Night Bites
Mahjong is better with something homemade to pass around. This collection was inspired by my mom — and the friends who gathered around her mahjong table, week after week, with a homemade treat to share.
Mahjong-inspired snacks, sweets, and savory bites — approachable recipes built for game nights, good company, and every table worth gathering around.
Read MoreErmine Frosting Cupcake Flight — One Frosting, Five Café Flavors
A café-style cupcake flight made from one soft vanilla base and silky ermine frosting, divided into five irresistible flavors. From mocha and matcha to pistachio, chai, and peppermint hot cocoa, each bite feels like a miniature tasting experience. Perfect for gatherings, dessert boards, or a playful baking moment at home.
Read MoreBrown Butter Shortbread Cookies (Mahjong Tile Inspired)
Buttery, crisp, and quietly elegant, these brown butter shortbread tiles are inspired by the look and ritual of a mahjong table. Finished with simple touches of chocolate, matcha, pistachio, and cranberry, they’re a refined, modern take on a nostalgic gathering.
Read MoreLillian’s Honey Whole Wheat Bread
Lillian’s honey whole wheat bread is soft, lightly sweet, and beautifully balanced, with a tender crumb and golden crust. It’s perfect for everyday sandwiches, but truly shines when toasted—crisp at the edges and warm and pillowy inside. A nostalgic, family-rooted loaf that brings simple moments back to the table.
Read MoreHow to Make Bone Marrow Broth
Roasted marrow bones, fresh vegetables, herbs, and a long gentle simmer create a bold, flavorful beef bone broth. This simple method produces a rich homemade broth perfect for soups, stews, and cozy kitchen days.
Read MoreSmoky Turkey Chili (with Bacon and Chocolate)
Got a snow day? This turkey chili is smoky, hearty, and layered with flavor. It’s simmered with bacon, fire-roasted tomatoes, warming spices, and a subtle touch of dark chocolate. It’s the kind of cozy winter dinner that fills the kitchen with warmth and tastes even better the next day.
Read MoreJewish Apple Cake Quick Bread
A classic Jewish Apple Cake that’s moist, tender, and full of warm cinnamon flavor. This family recipe is perfect for breakfast, dessert, or gifting, and easy to make.
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