Author Archives: Emily Wasserman

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About Emily Wasserman

Bonjour! My name is Emily and I'm a writer based in St. Louis. I'm also a home baker with a small business, Amélie Bakery. I'm a self-proclaimed Francophile and love French pastries and baking.

Roasted Potatoes and Okra with Pistachio-Feta Cream

It’s finally starting to become fall in D.C. The leaves are changing, the weather is getting cooler and the days are getting shorter. Usually, this transition makes me long for the days of short-sleeved dresses, semi-bearable humidity and leisurely summer … Continue reading

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California and Rosemary Fig Scones

Sometimes in life, you go to a place that feeds your body and soul. That’s how I feel about California. Last week, I went to visit one of my best friends from grad school, Lyz, in Santa Barbara. Lyz is … Continue reading

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Blueberry Halloumi Salad

I’ll never forget the first time I tried halloumi. I was fifteen years old and my family and I went to a Greek restaurant down the street to celebrate my mom’s birthday. I scoured the menu for options, and my … Continue reading

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Two Strawberry Birthday Cakes

On Friday, I hosted dinner on my roof for my birthday. Everyone was teasing me because technically, my birthday was last weekend…And I had already celebrated twice over pizza and brunch. But in my opinion, you can never have too … Continue reading

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Asparagus Frittata

‘Tis the season for asparagus. Lately whenever I go to the grocery store, I see piles of thin green strands piled precariously on top of one another, or stalks standing proudly at attention, waiting for someone to pick them up. … Continue reading

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Roasted Corn Enchiladas

In honor of Memorial Day–but mostly because I was craving Mexican food–I made roasted corn enchiladas for dinner tonight. I tried this recipe for the first time a year ago when I was still in grad school in Chicago. My … Continue reading

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A Tale of Two Risottos

I’ve been on a bit of a risotto kick lately. It’s funny, because I usually associate the dish with cold winter months when I want to eat something warm and thick. But more and more recipes keep popping up on … Continue reading

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Vegan Lemon Asparagus Risotto

I don’t make risotto often, mostly because of the amount of work involved. Whenever I make it, I picture a plump, old-world Italian woman with her hair wound tightly into a bun, sweating over a large, steaming pot of rice, … Continue reading

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Broccoli Skillet Flan and Cilantro Chile Frittata

When you love food as much as I do, it helps to have friends who feel the same way. If I rave about a recipe I just tried, or describe a dinner I just ate in detail, I don’t feel … Continue reading

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Double Chocolate Banana Bread

There are few things I love more than chocolate and bananas. On their own, both elements are satisfying–but together, they take dessert to a new level. Whether they’re blended into a milkshake, scattered on top of an ice cream sundae, … Continue reading

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