The best recipes, improved
These delicious meatballs are browned before cooking through in the sauce. This deepens the flavor. Serve over a creamy orzo, spaghetti, or any pasta you like, you might just need more sauce. These can also be frozen in the sauce for a couple months, just […]
A rich and decadent desert, this one won’t disappoint. Play around with the nut choices, but be sure they’re fresh and finely chopped. We’ve scaled back the chocolate and butter to the recipe you see now because it was so gooey it seemed underdone. Heading […]
These muffins have become a staple in our home. The one wheat bran we could find was Bob’s Red Mill, and it’s not at every store. Also, be sure to use fresh berries and unflavored greek yogurt by weight.
This pie is perfect for any season, and pairs well with vanilla bean ice cream. Take your time and be mindful of the crust: it can crack when rolling, meaning not enough water was added, the base crust will shrink back during the first bake, […]
These go amazing with our Cheddar Cheese Sauce. Sprinkle the salt low and slow so it sticks.
Omelettes can be made with endless combinations. This style requires a number of techniques and a touch of finesse as you can easily overcook the eggs or break the roll. Always try to have something creamy in the middle (goat cheese, creme fraîche, mascarpone, etc.), and […]
This is a no-liquid bake, so it yields crumbly dough and has a fast bake. Be sure to let the cookies cool properly after applying the glaze so it hardens properly. These will stay consistently good for at least a week covered. I must admit, […]
Coffee-shop-quality banana nut bread. Feel free to adjust the spices to your liking, more cinnamon, a pinch of nutmeg, or leave them out altogether. Serve warm with salted butter. You might need to loosely cover the bake with a piece of foil around 50 minutes depending […]
Filling choux pastry with freshly whipped cream is a light delight. For peak freshness, make the whipped cream during the final bake and keep it in the fridge until ready to pipe. When the choux pastries are cool to touch, slice them in half, fill […]
Green beans are a new favorite pot pie ingredient, plus the pairing with tarragon brings a lovely freshness to an otherwise hearty dish. The chicken is optional, and is quite delicious without. Also, a note on the puff pastry: any part of it that touches […]
This recipe is my first successful bread, and I’ve been able to repeat it, I just need to continually look up how to do a 4-strand braid (video 1, video 2, or image). A true crowd pleaser, challah bread is my new favorite french toast bread. […]
This dish presents a wonderful combination of flavors: sweet, salt, fat, and acid. It has a warmer flavor profile with the lovely brightness of apple. The onions sautéed in olive oil with the reduced brandy is a favorite. At first, when reducing, the broth will […]