Rise&Spice

10/13/2026

50% Chocolate, 50% Zucchini, 100% delicious ! .

10/08/2026

Panettone French Toast

There's something magical about the texture of clafoutis-style custard, and French toast captures that same irresistible richness in every bite. Got leftover panettone, raisin brioche, plain brioche, or stale bread sitting around? This custard comes together in minutes and turns them into a fabulous dessert everyone will love. I happened to have some panettone leftovers in the freezer, so I cut it into small cubes and soaked them generously in dark rum before folding them into a rich, unctuous custard—it was a total success....

There’s something magical about the texture of clafoutis-style custard, and French toast captures that same irresistible richness in every bite. Got leftover panettone, raisin brioche, plain …

10/08/2026

DATES & RAISIN SPICE CAKE

When we lived in Dubai, we discovered the world of dates, a truly impressive experience. Once you start paying attention, you see them everywhere: on buffets, as after-dinner treats, or alongside an afternoon cup of coffee. They are woven into the culture across the Middle East and North Africa. In Oman, for example, they are served with cardamom coffee as a symbol of hospitality, and throughout the Islamic world they are traditionally used to break the fast at sunset during Ramadan....

When we lived in Dubai, we discovered the world of dates, a truly impressive experience. Once you start paying attention, you see them everywhere: on buffets, as after-dinner treats, or alongside a…

10/02/2026

Yeasted Baguette

Is there anything better than freshly baked bread? Not where I come from! Baking it at home is a deeply satisfying project, but this one is not just any project. It has to rival a Parisian bakery: a crisp, crackling crust and a soft, airy middle. Getting there feels a bit like cracking the Da Vinci Code, with plenty of experiments, some pitfalls and more than a few failed attempts along the way....

Is there anything better than freshly baked bread? Not where I come from! Baking it at home is a deeply satisfying project, but this one is not just any project. It has to rival a Parisian bakery: …

09/27/2026

Thanksgiving at home

Autumn is, quite possibly, my favorite season. The weather turns ideal — bright, sunny days giving way to cool, crisp evenings. It's the perfect time for brisk walks, for admiring the leaves as they shift into their fiery autumn palette. And more than anything, it's the season for cooking, baking, and gathering people around the table. Any excuse to create something fun, eclectic, and a little unexpected.

Autumn is, quite possibly, my favorite season. The weather turns ideal — bright, sunny days giving way to cool, crisp evenings. It’s the perfect time for brisk walks, for admiring the leaves …

09/14/2026

Matilda’s Chocolate Cake

Matilda's Chocolate Cake (One-Bowl, Melt-in-Your-Mouth) Cookbooks have been written about chocolate cake alone — there are thousands of recipes out there, and every family swears theirs is the best. Out of my own collection of nearly 600 cookbooks (yes, a slight addiction), I'd guess at least 100 of them include a chocolate cake recipe. But few claim to be economical, made in a single bowl, …...

Matilda’s Chocolate Cake (One-Bowl, Melt-in-Your-Mouth) Cookbooks have been written about chocolate cake alone — there are thousands of recipes out there, and every family swears theirs is th…