Stefin and Andrea are reunited behind their microphones for the first time since October 2020, and there's a lot to catch up on! What have each of them have been up to in (and out) of their kitchens, what are they looking forward to baking this fall, when is banana bread actually pumpkin bread, and how many treats are too many for a book club that …

The monumental 200th episode is here! Andrea and Stefin share their final “greatest hits." From a favorite no-churn ice cream, to an Australian peanut butter cake, and an all-time best bread, the hosts are celebrating food and friendship. Plus, the Globetrotting Gourmet reminisces about favorite foodie travels, and the hosts share a big announcemen…

Garden parties and tray bakes are just two of the terms Stefin has taught Andrea since moving to London. The hosts provide three ideas for special Halloween treats, and then Andrea’s up with her second Greatest Hit: London Fog Shortbread from Oleander and Palm from Episode 61. Happy People Fudge and Carrot Cake Coffee Cake are two Listener favorite…

It's October and that means ... eggnog?! Take a listen to discover why the hosts are starting their eggnog now, and discover their favorite show titles from the last four years. It's Stefin's turn to share a Greatest Hit and she's raving about the Chocolate Chess Pie from Episode 16. Might you consider this for your Thanksgiving table? Then it's th…

This October, Stefin and Andrea are taking a walk down memory lane, revisiting their "Greatest Hits" in the lead up to their monumental 200th episode. Andrea's up first with what is perhaps the perfect autumnal pie (it won her Third Season Blue Ribbon, after all). Then listeners take a turn at the mic, with nominations for a live audio show recorde…

Up first: the James Beard Award announcement for the best books in the Baking & Desserts (and Health!) categories! Equally exciting discoveries of both extensive and whimsical measuring spoon sets are discussed before the hosts move on to this week's Recipe Review of Homemade English Muffins by Gemma Stafford. Is the extra work worth it? This week'…

The hosts start the show reminding Listeners to be careful when sampling raw dough or using raw dough or raw dough mixes in recipes. Stefin's kids' dentist gives her homemade ice cream a thumbs up. The 200th episode is rapidly approaching and the hosts are asking Listeners to share their favorite moment from the first 200 episodes. This week's reci…

Stefin and Andrea are singing the praises of two cookbooks, Jubilee by Toni Martin, and Regula Ysewijn’s Pride & Pudding — both full of food history, beautiful photographs, and intriguing recipes. Andrea and her family loved the Cheddar, Bacon, and Caramelized Onion Quiche from Good Things Baking Co., despite an unexpected pastry modification. This…

Andrea and Stefin were busy in their kitchens this summer during the August hiatus. Stefin beat the heat with multiple batches of homemade ice cream, including new favorites Cookes and Cream, and Peanut Butter Cup. Andrea became obsessed with the next-level chocolate chip cookie from New Orleans restaurant Josephine Estelle. Going “Back to Breakfas…

This August, the hosts are "TCB" -- that's Taking Care of Baking -- to tackle some of their remaining #20for20 baking resolutions. Stefin's finishing up the last of August's Quick Bite episodes with a #20for20 baking resolution to create an original Cookie Butter Cupcake. You can read the full show notes here. Stefin and Andrea will be back togethe…

It's finally time for Andrea to make good on her #20for20 promise to make a dessert that tastes as good as the raw cake batter from Episode 122! First stop: the scientists, who say cake batter flavor is a combination of vanilla, nuts and butter. Andrea started trying Funfetti cake batter dips (thanks to listener Miranda!) but found them too 'cream-…

This August, the hosts are "TCB" -- that's Taking Care of Baking -- to tackle some of their remaining #20for20 baking resolutions. Stefin's up with the third of five Quick Bite episodes: Short and sweet segments to see you through the dog days of summer. Today, she's working on a Tasty Toponym (a food named after a place): Lake Bled Cream Cake from…

This August, the hosts are "TCB" -- that's Taking Care of Baking -- to tackle some of their remaining #20for20 baking resolutions. This week Andrea's up with the second of the five Quick Bite episodes: Short and sweet segments to see you through the dog days of summer. She's trying her hand at Salami and Herb Star Bread from King Arthur Flour, a be…

This August, the hosts are "TCB" -- that's Taking Care of Baking -- to tackle some of their remaining #20for20 baking resolutions. Stefin's up with the first of the five Quick Bite episodes: Short and sweet segments to see you through the dog days of summer. She's trying her hand at baked yogurt, a cheesecake-like dish she discovered in Prague ... …

Andrea’s looking for suggestions for what to do with over-proofed bread dough after a Midwest Made mixup, while Stefin’s looking forward to her summer reading list, which includes Pride & Pudding: A History of British Puddings, Savory and Sweet. Both hosts went rogue on the No-Bake Grasshopper Pie from The Spruce Eats, with mixed results. Then the …

Stefin’s fresh off a "Perfect Pavlova" Zoom class with chef Skye McAlpine, author of A Table in Venice and A Table for Friends, recently released on July 9. Both hosts enjoyed the make-ahead no-bake Salted Caramel and Pecan Cheesecake Pots from Olive magazine, although Andrea found her ingredient splurges made the overall dessert cost a bit too hig…

Andrea’s making incredible progress expanding her GF and dairy-free baking repertoire with Shauna Sever's Giant Peanut Butter Cookies and an adaptable fruit crisp from Weeknight Baking, while Stefin’s looking forward to celebrating National Tapioca Pudding Day on July 15. Reorganizing your pantry this summer? Be sure to check expiration dates and d…

The hosts kick off a month of desserts that rely on your fridge or freezer for some icy delight, and, to help celebrate the US's National Ice Cream Month, start the show with some of the favorites from past seasons: Roasted Strawberry Buttermilk; Sugar Free Chocolate; Dairy Free, GF Spicy Peanut Butter; Classic Chocolate (with Rocky Road mix-ins); …

What recipe can you bake from memory? Andrea thought she could do a fruit crisp, but maybe she should stick to pie crust. Then it's on to a review of the Black Sesame Cookies from JustOneCookbook and a final wrap-up of Japanese Sweets month with a Blue Ribbon for the dessert each host loved the most. You can read the full show notes here. Listeners…

Stefin and Andrea are excited by the 2020 James Beard Award-nominees for outstanding baking and dessert cookbook, and struggle to decide which they’ll purchase first. Were the Extra Tall Extra Fluffy Japanese Soufflé Pancakes extra delicious or just extra frustrating? This week’s bake along is Black Sesame Cookies from Just One Cookbook, a recipe t…

It’s another week of sweet rewards as Stefin and Andrea review the Homemade Royce's Nama Chocolate from Jun & Tonic, discuss a portion-controlled version of Japanese Milk Bread Rolls from King Arthur Flour that uses the tangzhong method, and debate buying a stapleless stapler for this week’s bake along, Extra Tall Extra Fluffy Soufflé Pancakes (a.k…

Its a straight up and down pan, it's a rectangular pan, it's a Pullman Pan! Thanks to the Listeners for the tip! This week's Shokupan from Chopstick Chronicles sets the record for the fastest disappearing dessert in both host's households...yes, it's that good. The next bake along is Homemade Royce's Nama Chocolate from food blogger Jun over at Jun…

Chocolate chip cookies are always in heavy rotation throughout the year, and this month is no exception as the hosts start off talking about their favorites, and some new discoveries. Then the hosts kick off an entire month of Japanese sweets and treats. First up is a classic Japanese milk bread, the Shokupan from Chopstick Chronicles. Will Andrea …

Stefin and Andrea jitterbug out of the Roaring ‘20s with this jam-packed episode featuring the perfect oatmeal cookie (from an unexpected source), two clutter-clearing tips, a review of the "comforting and cozy" (and downsized) Flapper Pie from allrecipes.com, and a preview/review of a no-bake Strawberry Ice Cream Charlotte from Taste of Home. Fina…

Is it doubly delicious, or double trouble, when a recipe mix-up for this week’s bake along leads Andrea and Stefin down two different pineapple paths? Then it’s time for a Canadian heritage pie with the perfect title for our Roaring ‘20s month: Flapper Pie from Allrecipes.com! And, after you’ve stopped by this week’s Intimidation Station, you’ll be…

Andrea's raving about her latest discovery: using spelt flour in Ina Garten's chicken pot pie. Then it's a review of Samoa Cookie Bars from Life Love and Sugar -- better than the boxed version from the Girl Scouts? This week's bake along is a favorite 1920s dessert, the pineapple upside down cake from King Arthur Flour -- this time, made in a skill…

Kicking off a new month of sweet treats popularized over 100 years ago, May's theme is The Roaring '20s. If you like Girl Scout cookies, you'll enjoy the start to this episode as Andrea and Stefin trip down memory lane recalling all of their favorite childhood Girl Scout Cookies, and some new discoveries. Inspired by Listener Josh, this week's bake…

It’s a bumper final episode of Sweet & Sour Month! The hosts are intrigued by a sour-cream pie crust, and Stefin’s finally tackled homemade milk kefir using freeze-dried starter (reminding Andrea of cowboy sourdough). In this week's review, the duo dodge numerous frustrations to declare Shauna Sever’s Donut Loaf a huge, powdered-sugar-covered win. …

A variety of quarantine baking challenges kick off the show; your favorite baking duo are on the case to help you with freezing dairy and locating egg- and flour-free desserts. The recipe review of Lemon Sour Cream Pie from Tastes Better From Scratch featured one roaring success with a blind bake! Both hosts agreed this pie's star ingredient, sour …

Stefin and Andrea were blown away by the recent virtual Preheated Bake Along spearheaded by Listeners Jesse and Rebecca in late March. From cranberry banana bread to “ugly cake,” with stops in Florida for strawberry jalapeño jam, fennel crackers in London, and first-time croissants, our Listeners worldwide had a great time sharing their original ba…

April is full of sweets that rely on a little sour to make them sing. The Preheated duo kick off a month full of bakes that rely on tangy ingredients like buttermilk, yogurt, sour cream, and, in this week’s bake along, milk kefir. (Thanks to Andrea's husband for the theme!) But first, Stefin’s got a #20for20 baking resolution update from Bread Ahea…

Check out the hosts newest resource on Quarantine Baking and let them know what topics you need them to cover. This week's review of Buckwheat Thumbprints from Alice Medrich gets two thumbs up from the hosts, who loved these gluten-free, eggless cookies. Finally, the coveted Blue Ribbon for March is awarded to the flour dessert our hosts just can't…

Please note: This episode was recorded on February 25. Has emmer flour turned Andrea into a soda-bread lover (especially at breakfast)? And what does Betty Crocker have to say about this week's bake along, Alice Medrich's updated take on Russian Tea Cakes? (Stefin investigates.) Plus, the Globetrotting Gourmet is back from Sweden with an update on …

Flour Power rolls along with a review of Einkorn Apple Hand Pies, with a few variations. Did this 20,000-year-old grain make for a flaky pastry, no matter its size or filling? Then, in honor of St. Patrick’s Day, the duo intro an Emmer Flour Soda Bread from Dove’s Farm CEO Clare Marriage. Finally, Andrea and Stefin investigate the different types a…

From Listeners' favorite Girl Scout Cookies, to the history of Yorkshire rhubarb, plus another dramatic reading from the back of a Dove's Farm flour bag, Stefin and Andrea are full of flour power this week. And speaking of powerful flour, their fondness for the Double Ginger Spelt Cookie from Daylesford, and their hopes for this week's bake along, …

The hosts are celebrating all sorts of food holidays, from Banana Cream Pie Day and Pound Cake Day along with British Pie Week. Spelt kicks off Flour Power month in a Double Ginger Spelt Cookie from the Cookery School at Dayelesford, and the hosts share a variety of flour storage tips for ancient grains and modern pantry staples. You can read the f…

From a #pantrypurge tip around flour canisters to king cake and Galette des Rois, this week the hosts are thrilled with some Mardi Gras and Shrove Tuesday baking. The Panna Cotta recipe from Giada De Laurentiis was a hit with both hosts, will next week's Cannoli Cake by Land O' Lakes be just as good? You can read the full show notes here. Bake alon…

It’s a bumper episode filled with muffins (and a scorching tip about filing your tins), a one-ingredient chocolate mousse, a new TNT tiramisu (both chocolate and classic versions) from Gemma Stafford, an unmolded version of the Italian classic custard panna cotta from Giada De Laurentiis, and, if that wasn’t enough, a rundown of the myriad options …

It's Valentine's week and the hosts are packing this episode full of advice: stay home on Valentine's Day, read old-fashioned conversation heart messages, and try your hand at these Italian Pignoli Cookies - but only if you add some chilling time for your dough. Bake your sweetheart an Easy 10 Minute Tiramisù from Gemma Stafford, and consider purch…

It’s the month for sweethearts and sweet treats, and Stefin and Andrea are full of amore during Italian Month! From iconic tiramisu to panna cotta, February promises to be a month to fall in love with. First up: Southern Italian pignoli, which take their name from their star ingredient, pine nuts. Then, the duo help you win your next bakery-themed …

From coffee logs to extra thick pouring cream, this episode's packed full of some of Britain's finest ideas. There's nothing the hosts love more than Listener voicemail, so take a listen to Cory's question. Urgent brownie alert! Whether you're having a dark night of the soul, or you just want a manageable treat, we bet Nigella's Emergency Brownie i…

Hot on the heels of their 2020 trend report in Episode 159, Stefin and Andrea are happy to see Australian vanilla company Queen’s baking trend report, and even happier that Preheated is right on trend, or planning to be, in the coming months. The Small-Batch Shortbread Pumpkin Pie Bars from Baking Mischief provided a petite portion of pumpkin pie w…

It's a new year and small batch baking comes to the rescue for everyone looking to cut down a bit. First up is a review of Pecan Sticky Buns from Dessert for Two. Will this petite serving of four breakfast buns start the year out right? Bake along with the hosts this week with Shortbread Pumpkin Pie Bars from Tracy at Baking Mischief. And finally, …

It’s not only a new year, it’s a new decade, and Stefin and Andrea are kicking things off with a slate of January shows to help you indulge after the excess of the holidays … in (Preheated-style) moderation. First up: A petite portion of Pecan Sticky Buns from Dessert for Two. If the calorie count is to be believed, there’s nothing “small” about th…

This week's recipe for Brazilian Fudge Truffles, or Brigadeiros, is full of some new and exciting ingredients like King Arthur's black cocoa and India Tree's "Black Magic" sprinkles. Andrea and Stefin each award a blue ribbon to the confection that captured their attention this month, and the show wraps up with a recap of the hosts #19for19 baking …

Stefin's celebrating both Hanukkah and Christmas this week; luckily she's got the "world's greatest latke maker" close at hand. And, as the year draws to a close, the hosts issue a last call for Listeners' #20for20 baking resolution suggestions. This week the hosts split kitchen duties: Andrea tackled Red Licorice from Gluten Free on a Shoestring w…

The end of the year is fast approaching, so Stefin and Andrea want to hear Preheaters’ recommendations for the #20for20 baking resolutions. Will they include making or eating a Spudnut? David Lebovitz’s Pretzel & Nut Mix was a spicy success (as long as you’re not shy with the cayenne), and would be a great gift for the savory snack lovers on your h…

In the second week of Confection Affection month, Stefin and Andrea answer Listener Carol's voicemail question about making big-batch pie crusts, and remind Preheaters about the wealth of holiday bakes from Seasons 1, 2 and 3 that are available on preheatedpodcast.com. Then they've got a review of their homemade marshmallows (and, crucially, homema…

In the first episode of December’s Confection Affection month, Stefin has an update on Costa Coffee’s Biscoff Muffin. Did this limited-edition treat live up to its hype, or can the Preheated gals do it one better? Then, she and Andrea jump into the magical, mythical and even medicinal history of the month's first bake along: homemade marshmallows f…

It's National Cake Day and US Thanksgiving this week and the hosts are full of plans to celebrate. First up, a review of the Carrot Cake Coffee Cake from Lindsay at Pinch of Yum. Can you believe it's the first Carrot Cake reviewed on Preheated? Next up is this week's bake along, the Rum Cake from Jenn at Once Upon a Chef. Finally, the hosts share t…