Stir with Catherine

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Category: Bake

  • Delicious Creamy Spring Rolls for the Holidays

    The beauty of spring rolls is their versatility. Usually savory, they can just as easily become a canvas for sweetness. With the holidays approaching, I’ve been craving recipes that feel celebratory yet effortless. This dessert spring roll is exactly that: crisp, creamy, and bright with berries, finished with a sprinkle of your choice. How To…

  • Homemade vs Store-Bought Spring Roll Wrappers

    Spring rolls are little parcels of joy—crisp on the outside, tender within, and endlessly adaptable. You can choose the ritual of making them from scratch, or the simplicity of buying wrappers at the store. Both paths lead to flavor and comfort. Homemade WrappersIf you’d like to create your own, here’s a gentle method:Ingredients for the…

  • Potato Pie: A Crust of Comfort, A Filling of Presence

    There’s a kind of magic in a pie that doesn’t need to be sweet to feel like a treat. Potato pie is humble, grounding, and deeply nourishing—a dish that holds space for simplicity and depth. It’s the kind of meal that asks you to slow down, to savor, to be here. Ingredients (rooted and real)…

  • Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies with Nutmeg: A Soft Autumn Ritual

    There’s something about pumpkin season that invites softness. Not just in texture—but in pace, in presence. This week, I returned to one of my favorite fall rituals: baking pumpkin chocolate chip cookies. But this time, I added a whisper of nutmeg—deep, earthy, and grounding. The Recipe: Simple, Soulful, SpicedThis version is unfussy and forgiving—just like…

  • Nourishing Autumn: Roasted Veggie Bowl Recipe

    Because fall asks us to slow down—and nourish with intention. There’s a rhythm to October that feels like exhale. The rush softens, the light lingers, and the kitchen becomes a place of grounding. This Roasted Veggie Bowl is more than a meal—it’s a ritual. A way to honor the season, your body, and your emotional…

  • Chai-Spiced Pumpkin Bread: A Cozy Autumn Recipe

    Because with this weather… you may just need this. There’s something about early October in New England—the way the air shifts, the light softens, and the trees begin their quiet blaze. It’s the season of wool socks, slow mornings, and recipes that feel like a hug. And this one? It’s a hug with spice.This Chai-Spiced…

  • Velvet Cookies: A Sweet, Spicy Delight

    call them velvet cookies—a playful twist on red velvet and cayenne pepper, softened by routine and sweetened by presence. These cookies aren’t just dessert. They’re a moment. A pause. A way to bring warmth into the kitchen without needing a special occasion. What Makes Them SpecialRed velvet cookies carry the essence of the classic cake:…

  • The Art of Baking a Simple Cake from Scratch

    There’s something grounding about baking a cake from scratch. No frills, no shortcuts—just the quiet rhythm of measuring, mixing, and trusting the oven to do its part. On mornings when the light spills gently across the counter, or afternoons when I need a pause from the noise of the week, I find myself reaching for…

  • Essential Tips to Keep Homemade Bread Fresh

    Freshness Tips for Homemade BreadShort-Term (1–2 days)

  • Quick and Easy Rush Day Muffins

    Some weeks blur into each other. Between campus buzz, creative deadlines, and the quiet hustle of building something meaningful, meals can feel like a luxury. But there’s one thing I always come back to: muffins. Not the fancy kind with twelve-step instructions and a garnish you can’t pronounce. Just simple, buttery, nut-speckled muffins that come…