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Desserts

One Stop at Home: Makin' the Donuts


By Danielle Dreilinger
Going to Betty Ann's at Wood Island, as we did for the WGBH "One Stop" series, is not just about donuts. But if you sleep late, you might settle for the food half of the equation.
WGBH News Focus: The MBTA

MBTA One Stop: Wood Island


ONE STOP AT HOME: MAKIN' THE DONUTS
By Danielle Dreilinger
This week, attention is on the Suffolk Downs stop of the Blue Line. But what happens near the stations you might not know as much about? To launch our web feature MBTA One Stop, we go to Wood Island and a small, storied donut shop. With photos and a recipe.
Books

Game of Thrones: The Cookbook


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By Abbie Ruzicka
Feast like Tyrion and Daenerys: two local ladies have concocted a cookbook of recipes mentioned in the popular George R. R. Martin series. To start, you can make their lemoncakes ...
Food

Does A Chocolate Habit Help Keep You Lean?


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By Allison Aubrey
New research suggests that frequent chocolate consumption may favorably influence metabolism. It adds to the growing evidence our bodies may not treat all calories the same way.
The Weekend Daily Dish

Doughnut Muffins



By Susie Middleton
What do you get when you take a freshly baked muffin, dunk it in melted butter, and roll it in cinnamon-sugar? You get a muffin that tastes like a doughnut, that’s what!
Taste of WGBH

We Heart Wine AND Chocolate!


Friends and Members of WGBH gathered at One Guest St. to celebrate Valentine's Day. Here is the wine list. Yes, you CAN try this at home!
Business

A Candy Company Tries Again


HOW DOES NECCO COME UP WITH THOSE SAYINGS?
By Cristina Quinn
Candy is big business this time of year. And while Valentine's Day candy is steeped in tradition, Necco is trying to figure out how to stand out in other seasons. 
Communications & Media

The Conversation of Hearts


NECCO TRIES TO INNOVATE SAFELY
By Danielle Dreilinger
Tweet Me? Marry Me? We get the story behind those Necco sayings — and read some sayings you're making up on Twitter.
The Emily Rooney Show

J Squared: Valentine's Day For Lovers And Loners Alike


Valentine's Day ideas for all you lovers – and you loners – out there from WGBH resident insiders, J Squared: Jan Saragoni and Jared Bowen.
The Weekend Daily Dish

Classic Strawberry Shortcake



By Susie Middleton
These biscuits get their light, tender texture from buttermilk and baking powder, and their rich flavor from an egg, cream, and lots of butter. 
The Weekend Daily Dish

Triple Ginger Ice Cream Sandwiches


By Susie Middleton
I don’t know about you, but I adore ginger desserts! Ginger’s heat and spice can make a sweet ending sing, and if there’s ice cream involved, even better. Triple-Ginger Ice Cream Sandwiches are a great example of this sweet-and-spicy combo, and they’re dead-easy to make, too. With ginger incorporated three ways, this spicy dessert packs considerably more punch than any ice cream sandwich you'll find in your market's freezer section.
The Daily Dish

Grape Nut Pudding By Annie Copps


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Grape Nut Pudding is an old New England recipe that I get a lot of phone calls and e-mails about, but had never tried. But curiosity got the best of me recently and I poked into the archives and decided to give it a shot. I'm glad that I did!
Maria Hinojosa: One-On-One

Jennifer 8. Lee: Author of The Fortune Cookie Chronicles


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Jennifer 8. Lee is a former staff writer for The New York Times and author of The Fortune Cookie Chronicles. In this conversation with María Hinojosa, she shares stories about growing up Chinese American in New York and the roots of “Chinese” food in America.
The Daily Dish

Ginger Tapioca Brulee By Ming Tsai


Let's take one of my favorite ingredients of all time, you guessed it, ginger, and use it in this classic french dessert that combines beautifully with the creaminess of tapioca to make a special, sweet finish to any meal.
THE DAILY DISH

Lemongrass Cheesecake By Ming Tsai


If you were to tell me that you don't like cheesecake, well, I'd have to call you a liar. Why? Well, how can anyone not be a fan of this creamy, indulgent dessert?
The Daily Dish

Stained Glass Cookies By Annie Copps


 These translucent, colorful cookes are so beautiful, I assumed they were for experts—turns out they're easier than you'd think.
The Daily Dish

Curry-Rum Flambéed Mango Sundae
By Ming Tsai


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If you've ever had Crepês Suzette or Bananas Foster, you know what a flambé is, but its origin is disputed. Some say this technique came by way of France, where flambé was created by accident by a 14-year-old waiter in 1895 in Monte Carlo's Café de Paris.
The Daily Dish

Sesame Butter Brittle
By Ming Tsai


This recipe combines the smooth creaminess of butter with the rich, nutty flavor of sesame seeds for a sweet snack that both kids and adults are sure to love.
The Daily Dish

Pumpkin Whoopie Pies
By Annie Copps


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So the story I heard about Whoopie pies is that they are originally from Maine and that they got their name from the little kids who came home from school to find a plate of them and exclaimed, "Whoopie!" This recipe gives the delicious treat a seasonal spin.
The Daily Dish

Black Lychee Tea Granita
By Ming Tsai


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Here's a great dessert that comes to us from Sicily by way of Asia. It's a homeade sorbet-like dessert without the usual frozen desert hassle.
The Daily Dish

Hot Apple-Cranberry Sundae
By Ming Tsai


Sundaes are an amazing food combination of hot and cold, crunchy and smooth. And this recipe really satisfies my sweet tooth.

The Daily Dish

Basic Poached Pears
By Annie Copps


If you are at the market and feel inspired by a display of beautiful pears, but what you find aren't quite ripe or if you find ripe pears but want to serve them in a few days. I have tips for getting your pears to ripen to perfection—whether you are eating them out of hand or you want to try this recipe for poached pears.

The Daily Dish

Julie's Brownies
By Annie Copps


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Sometimes you just need chocolate to get things on an even keel. My friend Julie Fox has a great recipe for chocolate brownies that is also super easy to make. All you need is about an hour—some chocolate, butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla, flour, and walnuts. Soon enough you'll be in chocolate heaven. Enjoy!
The Daily Dish

Molasses-Tapioca Pudding
By Ming Tsai


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Recipe for Molasses-Tapioca Pudding.

The Daily Dish

Strawberries Jupiter
By Annie Copps


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Why would anyone in New England eat a strawberry in February? I wait all year for strawberries.

DAILY DISH

Maple-Pecan Squares
By Annie Copps


I can’t imagine anything more New England-y than maple syrup. We tend to think of maple syrup as just the thing to top french toast and pancakes, but here’s one of my favorite uses for it: dessert!

The Daily Dish

Marmalade Tart By Annie Copps


I confess that I am not such a good baker but I am trying! My good friend, food writer, and cookbook author Molly Stevens is a great cook and she shared a super easy recipe that works anytime of the year.

The Daily Dish

Blueberry and Peach Prosecco Soup
By Lidia Bastianich


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They are sweet, delicious, and full of antioxidants. And there’s no dessert that I love more than a berry and fruit salad, such as this Blueberry and Peach Prosecco “Soup.” It’s a seasonal favorite at our restaurant Del Posto in New York City.

The Daily Dish

Icy Espresso Frappe
By Lidia Bastianich


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Forget the local coffee shop, make your own delicious frappe di caffê!

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