The best recipes, improved
I’m a big lover of cinnamon, and the sugary crumbles have helped coffee cake become one of my all-time favorites. So, why not try to make it myself? I’m pleased to say that this recipe worked great. I’d like to improve the crumbles next time, […]
If you have any fresh gruyere cheese sitting around, a cheese soufflé is a delicious challenge. Actually, it was surprisingly straightforward (or I was lucky), and so rewarding when you see it puff up! It starts with a basic roux, which turns into rich béchamel […]
What a treat! Fresh blueberries are hard to beat, plus the zest of lemon with the little crunch of poppy seeds build a fantastic muffin. There’s an optional sweet glaze if you’re into it (it’s the last instruction). We were wary of the amount of […]
What a morning delight! Fresh and fluffy, these pancakes are similar to our regular Fluffy Pancakes, just heaving and they interestingly enough get about the same amount of rise. This recipe basically replaces the milk ingredient with ricotta and extra liquid (lemon juice and water) […]
What a lovely desert! My wife thinks it divine, and the sauce is superb. It delivers a fantastic flavor with dates, vanilla, and toffee. It’s a traditional British desert, and one that will impress the friends and family.
Citrus is a lovely component of a chicken dish. The acids plus salt bring this whole mixture together, with some strong flavors that tend to fight for attention. This is an easy one to double and yield 4 chicken breasts, which is what we did […]
In Europe it’s a Chocolate Fondant, in the states it’s Molten Lava Cake, and everywhere it’s delicious. I am amazed at how simple and quick this recipe is for such a decadent desert. The 2 gotchas with this one is melting/mixing the chocolate and butter […]
Subtle orange, with a hint of bitterness against the sweet. Oranges are sweeter and less sour than lemons, so the balance needs to be controlled. Also, this was the first time I’ve used a stand mixer, and with some adjustments it worked out great. We […]
We’ve searched high and low for a good pancake recipe. Sure there are great mixes at the store (we love the Kodiak Cakes Whole Wheat mix), but when it’s from scratch you can control the quality of ingredients. And when it’s from scratch AND it […]
This is a great way to enjoy a cream sauce without a heavy plate. The lemon brightens up this dish, and the vegetable stock keeps the sauce from getting too heavy. The quantity of lemon is tough to get right, and you’ll notice that the […]
We love this recipe because a well-made focaccia is fluffy and flavorful. Play around with variations of toppings, like cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, parmesan cheese, minced garlic, and more. We enjoy ours warmed with butter or room temperature dipped in olive oil. I tried a […]
For a healthy take on an exquisite Italian dish, put the pasta aside and grab a vegetable peeler! Zucchini manicotti still lets us enjoy the gooey cheese without the heaviness of pasta. Hope you enjoy it as much as we do.