In the spirit of the resolution that abounds this time of year, we’re here to help you eat more veggies … in your desserts that is! We’re adding beans, beets and even spinach to our treats this month in our quest to get our Five a Day. Resolution Talk Andrea shares her latest template recipe […]
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Episode 103: Cherry Bounce Puts a Hop in Our Step
Listeners, what “must-have” desserts are you baking for the holidays? You know what we mean … those special items that your family has come to depend upon, and that the holidays simply wouldn’t seem complete without. For Andrea, it’s pecan pie. Head on over to the Facebook group Preheated or send an email to […]
Episode 101: Sweet Potato Pie Rockets to the Top of Our Charts
Andrea’s fresh off a fun new experience, pressing her own homemade apple cider. She’s boiled the cider down into a syrup and plans on using it to make these Apple Cider Caramels from King Arthur Flour. Stefin recalls her own fond childhood memories of driving around Everett, WA and picking up apples from neighbors in […]
Episode 100: Bagels and Royal Blue Ribbons
Stefin’s celebrating a birthday this week and her family is whipping up a special treat of Ina Garten’s Chocolate Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting. Proving that “Choosy Moms Choose JIF” Stefin will be taking a trip to the American Food Store for this crucial ingredient. Recipe Review: Very Good Bagels, Easy-ish Too This week’s review […]
Episode 97.5: October Bonus & Blue Ribbons
Preheated’s 100th show is rapidly approaching and Andrea & Stefin want to know your favorite recipe from the first 100 episodes! Please leave a note in the Facebook group or send an email to hosts@preheatedpodcast.com and describe which recipe you’ve enjoyed making the most in the first two years of the show. Prince Harry’s Caramel […]
Episode 97: A New Twist with a Pumpkin Soft Pretzel
Preheated listeners span the globe and Stefin’s got the stats to prove it! This episode starts off with a fun recap of the listeners’ geographic locations. From North America to Sweden to Paraguay, we’ve got people tuning in all around the world. Thanks to everyone who is sharing the show with their friends and family […]
Episode 93: How to Eat an Apricot, Peach and Blackberry Crumble
This week’s show starts with a celebration – or is it a Jubilee? – as Stefin explores the connection between Queen Victoria and the delicious dessert Cherries Jubilee. Speaking of cherries, Stefin’s also raving about a recent experience with a new kitchen gadget – the cherry pitter. Andrea gives an update from her August cookbook […]
Episode 92: Marvelous Plum Meringue and Fall Cookbooks
Cooked peaches? Why not! Andrea’s singing a new tune after trying Ina Garten’s Fresh Peach Cake. Not only did Andrea embrace cooked fruit, she followed the recipe directions to the letter, and sifted the dry ingredients together in a separate bowl. This cake turned out beautifully and is just as good for breakfast as dessert. […]
Episode 89 Quick Bite: Baking for the Dog Days of Summer
Andrea’s having fun making her big black dog, Filson, some special treats. While cooking her way through Thomas Keller’s cookbook, Bouchon Bakery, she tried the Foie Gras Dog Biscuits and made them…exactly one time, which led to Filson’s love of the sound of the KitchenAid mixer. Since foie gras biscuits aren’t part of Andrea’s regular […]
Episode 87 Quick Bite: Pizookie Dessert on the Big Green Egg
Is it a pizza? Or a cookie? How about a dessert pizza? You decide when you fire up your grill and make a pizookie along with Andrea in our second Quick Bite episode this week. You can use purchased cookie dough, or this recipe that Andrea used from chelsea’s messy apron. Listeners: What are your […]