Brooke Caison

2 days ago | delish.com | Brooke Caison

The Cronut® is a tough act to follow, but the creator of that iconic dessert, Chef Dominique Ansel, is up for the challenge. He recently opened a new bakery, Papa d'Amour. Nestled in Manhattan’s Union Square neighborhood, his latest concept showcases a fusion of French and Taiwanese baking techniques, including treats like a Kurobuta Hot Dog Spiral, a Black Sesame Jam Jar mousse cake, and a Pretzel Salt Egg Tart.

2 days ago | delish.com | Brooke Caison

Total Time: My dad is the reigning grilled skewer champion, but I plan to dethrone him with these sticky soy steak skewers. To create a main that’s worthy of unseating the master, I marinated pieces of sirloin steak in soy and chili-garlic sauce, skewered them alongside red onion, then grilled the skewers until medium-rare while brushing them with a sweet and savory honey-garlic glaze.

4 days ago | delish.com | Brooke Caison

There’s nothing like a viral dessert to get your social media feed jumping, and mine is packed to the brim with bright, colorful, cream-filled creations from the newest kid on the donut-shop block: I'm Donut? (Yes, the question mark is a part of its name.)This Instagram-friendly shop has taken Japan by storm since its March 2022 launch in Nakameguro. It has since opened five locations in Japan and grown enough to justify a new, sixth location right smack in the middle of Times Square.

4 days ago | delish.com | Brooke Caison

Let’s get something straight before we dive in—I’m fully aware that panzanella literally means "bread salad." But I’m also fully aware that bread comes in mannnyyy different shapes and sizes, and that bread stuffed with something is almost always better than unstuffed bread. Hence, my intense desire to swap out the traditional stale bread in a panzanella salad for crispy deep-fried dumplings.

4 days ago | aol.com | Brooke Caison

Yields: 4 servingsPrep Time: 10 minsTotal Time: 25 minsIngredients1/4 c. balsamic vinegar2 tsp. fish sauce1 lb. small tomatoes (such as Campari or cocktail), quarteredKosher saltNeutral oil, for frying (2 to 3 cups)2 tbsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce1 tbsp. chili crisp1 tsp. granulated sugar2mini cucumbers, halved lengthwise, thinly sliced into half-moons2scallions, green and white parts separated, thinly sliced16 oz. frozen vegetable dumplings2 tsp.