Cooking Method: Baking
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Banana Oat Bars
If you happen to have 2 overripe bananas, here's what you need to do! These Banana Oat Bars are a cross between a granola bar and a banana blondie! They are great for breakfast or a snack.
By - Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Yields: Makes 16 Bars
Tomato, Basil Pesto & Three Cheese Strata
This Tomato, Basil Pesto & Three Cheese Strata recipe is from Julienne’s in San Marino. It is extremely rich and decadent, but worth the calories. I've actually lowered the fat by using half and half instead of cream and 2% milk and made the recipe simpler. The beauty of this recipe is that it can be made a day ahead and sit in the refrigerator overnight.
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 50 mins
- Yields: 8 - 10 Servings
Lemony Yogurt Brussels Sprouts Casserole
Brussel sprouts often get a bad wrap! This Lemony Yogurt Brussels Sprouts Casserole is a lighter, fresher way to serve them. I'm always trying to come up with new ways to serve Brussels Sprouts and this recipe is definitely a keeper. This method would also work with broccoli or cauliflower.
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Bundt Pan Spice Cake with Sticky Toffee Sauce
I know this Bundt Pan Spice Cake with Sticky Toffee Sauce is a bit over the top sweet, but I made it anyway. The gooey toffee sauce kicks it up a notch with a shot of rye whiskey.
- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 1 hrs
- Yields: 10 Servings
Zebra-Striped Shortbread Cookies
My daughter Zoe made these Zebra-Striped Shortbread Cookies, a wonderful combination of vanilla and chocolate shortbread! Each bite of these cookies has just the right amount of both. Stacking the dough in alternating colors and then smushing them into a roll is as easy as making shapes with Play-Doh. The method makes for a fancy-looking swirl that novices can succeed at too.
- Prep: 40 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Yields: Makes 40 - 48 cookies
Homemade Green Bean Casserole with Crispy Leeks
You might have a go-to green bean casserole recipe, but you have to try this Homemade Green Bean Casserole with Crispy Leeks. The thin, crispy fried leeks are an absolutely delicious topper and look way more elegant than the canned fried onions. They fry up very quickly; keep a close watch on them as they cook.
- Prep: 1 hrs
- Cook: 45 mins
- Yields: 10 Servings
Red Pepper, Garlic & Pecorino Gourgères
These Red Pepper, Garlic & Pecorino Gourgères are divine. A perfect make-ahead hors d'heurves for your holiday party, or any party! Gourgères is a baked savory choux pastry made of choux dough mixed with cheese. Basically, they are cheese puffs. These infuse puréed red pepper and garlic into them. I very recently posted a recipe for plain cheese Gourgères.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
Christmas Quiche
This Christmas Quiche is a delicious breakfast casserole that makes a great breakfast or lunch. It can be served hot, room temperature or cold.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Yields: 8 Servings
Parmesan Cheese Biscuits
When my husband and I lived in London, our eccentric friend Sandra introduced us to these Parmesan Cheese Biscuits. They are very easy to make and unusual. I use mini cookie cutters and cut them into shapes – usually pigs or Scottie dogs. Unfortunately, couldn't find fun shapes for this batch. These would go well with any cocktail.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
Gourgères
Gourgères is a baked savory choux pastry made of choux dough mixed with cheese. Basically, they are cheese puffs. My daughter Zoe, went to a book signing for this new book by Rebekah Peppler, Apéritif, Cocktail Hour the French Way. She says the French have perfected the casual, pre-dinner practice of drinks and snacks. I thought Eric and I had perfected that! Anyway, it's a wonderful book and the cheese puffs are great for any party.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Yields: 8 Servings, about 40 gougères
