Paula 6/17/25 Paula 6/17/25

Cinnamon Raisin Bagels

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Book: Baking Illustrated 

Chapter: Yeast Breads & Rolls

Overall Score: 10/12

Recommended? I put “make bagels” on my 2025 bingo card (i.e., the poster board I have sitting in my office with 25 goals to complete in 2025). If you have similar aspirations, I think you should absolutely do it! I had so much fun making these bagels. My favorite part: they are prepped the night before, so all you have to do in the morning is boil and bake them. Minimal wait-time for breakfast = sign me up!

Paula 6/9/25 Paula 6/9/25

Hand-Rolled Ravioli

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Book:  America’s Test Kitchen 20th Anniversary TV Show Cookbook 

Chapter: Pasta

Overall Score: 9/12

Recommended? It depends! If you like making ravioli for a quick dinner, this isn’t for you! If making homemade pasta interests you, then I 100% recommend this recipe! Despite giving it a Process score of 1 - Question Your Sanity, I’ve made it three times in six months. It’s that special! 

Paula 4/8/25 Paula 4/8/25

Potato Gnocchi

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Book: The Tucci Cookbook by Stanley Tucci with Joan and Stan Tucci, Gianni Scappin, and Mimi Taft

Chapter: Pasta

Overall Score: 9/12

Recommended? This one comes recommended by Chef G himself! The Tucci Cookbook is actually his book. You may have caught a glimpse of these in the leftover report from the last post, which featured that peach sauce I was (am) so in love with. Here, we tossed them in a fun pesto. Check out the rest of the post for Garrett’s tips. His most important message to you: “I gnocchi you can do it!” 

Paula 4/1/25 Paula 4/1/25

Slow-Roasted Pork Shoulder with Peach Sauce

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Book: America's Test Kitchen Cooking School Cookbook 

Chapter: How to Cook Meat

Overall Score: 10/12

Recommended? Wow - yes! Make this for a dinner party or any celebration. It takes a while, but it is relatively hands-off. And the peach sauce? I’d recommend that sauce even if you don’t make the pork. Check out the leftover report for an idea + sneak peek at the next recipe in the project!