Episode 115: Salted Chocolate Sophisticate

Andrea’s ongoing cardamom obsession is fueled by Listener Maggie‘s suggested recipe for King Arthur Flour’s Banana Cardamom Upside-Down Cake, as well as the discovery of Listener-favorite cookbook The Cardamom Trail by former Great British Bake-Off finalist Chetna Makan. Stefin’s got some desserts that appeared “Previously on Preheated” (see below!) that would be perfect for St. […]

Episode 110: Third Annual Pie Month!

It’s Preheated’s Third Annual Pie Month! But before Stefin and Andrea roll out the top crust, they each report on some progress with their “19 for ‘19” Baking Resolutions. Stefin started on her “Turkish Delight(s)” resolution with Turkish pide. Similar to pizza, but fashioned in its trademark “boat” shape, this yeasted dough was new to […]

Episode 105.5: A Pudding Worth Singing About

It’s the final (bonus!) episode of 2018! First up: Listeners’ responses to the “Why We Bake” segment in Episode 102. What a thoughtful and heartfelt list of “whys”! Preheaters bake for stress relief, to master challenges, to practice the Danish art of hyggee (“hoo gah!”), to spend time with family, to use up leftovers, to […]

Episode 105: Chilled Soufflé Falls Short

It’s the night before Christmas … and the Preheated hosts are busily making merry. Andrea’s got the recipe for her neighbor’s famous “boozy nut cake,” and the duo weigh in on their favorite holiday bread on Episode 27 of the Christmas Past podcast. Andrea also reports success making a butterscotch and peanut butter variation of […]

Episode 104: Irish Cream with a Side of Drama

Did you, like Andrea in Episode 56, resolve to make a classic Yule Log this holiday season? Did you, like Andrea, simply run out of time? Then Stefin suggests you try a Yule … Stump?! (It’s a huge trend apparently, with everyone from Good Housekeeping UK to Martha Stewart jumping on the bandwagon!) If you’re […]

Episode 102: Tipsy Treats

It’s the first December episode; Stefin’s singing and Andrea’s reminiscing about life-size gingerbread houses. And that’s before the Tipsy Treats start flowing! Dive right in to the festivities with your favorite baking duo to learn how to budget and plan for recipes that require an above-average amount of alcohol: Ask for alcohol for an early holiday gift […]

Episode 99: Circular Celebration

Stefin and Andrea are debating the merits of Country Crock Buttery Sticks (and Stefin’s reminiscing about their fabulous, flirty commercials from the ’80s). These might be a good choice for those who can’t or don’t want to eat butter, and would definitely cut down on softening time. Andrea wants feedback, and recipes, so drop an email to […]