Cooking Method: Baking
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Cheesy Spicy Zucchini and Corn Pie
I drove from Elkhart Indiana to Ann Arbor Michigan and took the back roads through Amish farm country and corn fields. I realized how much I love it and yet I would be bored out of my mind if I still lived here. All that corn reminded me of this Cheesy Spicy Zucchini and Corn Pie that I made a few weeks ago.
By - Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Yields: 8 Servings
Strawberry Cream Cake
My daughter Zoe made this delicious Strawberry Cream Cake, which is the perfect marriage of cake, cream, and strawberries. The buttery cake soaks up the strawberry juices, while the whipped cream adds an airy richness.
- Prep: 25 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Yields: 12 Servings
Asparagus and Brie Puff Pastry with Thyme Honey
This Asparagus and Brie Puff Pastry with Thyme Honey recipe is probably one of the easiest things I have made in a long time. I made it ahead and put it in the refrigerator covered in a damp paper towel, then brush it with an egg and bake it. Oh, and did I mention there is brie?!
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Yields: 8 Servings
Toasted Almond Tart
After making this Toasted Almond Tart, I decided to change the recipe. Instead of chilling the dough and rolling it out, put the dough directly into the tart pan and press it evenly in with your hands. It's a very simple, but delicious tart.
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 50 mins
- Yields: Makes 1 tart
Bran Muffins
My college roommate, Allegra, used to make these bran muffins. This was in the eighties when bran muffins came into fashion. They are absolutely delicious. The recipe makes a very big batch so that you can keep them in the freezer and always have them on hand.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Yields: Makes about 28 muffins
Crack Pie
My kids told me to watch Chef's Table Pastry on Netflix. Unfortunately, I did and now I am an addict! This Crack Pie is a recipe from Christina Tosi Momofuku at Milk Bar in New York. It's kind of like a pecan pie without the pecans. It also reminds me of sticky toffee pudding.
- Prep: 40 mins
- Cook: 50 mins
- Yields: 10 - 12 Servings
Strawberry, Basil, and Balsamic “Slablova”
My daughter Zoe made this beautiful Strawberry, Basil, and Balsamic “Slablova”, which is inspired by a pavlova-for-a-crowd recipe on Food52. This is a Kosher for Passover version. The meringue slowly bakes to achieve a crackly crust and an irresistibly soft, melt-in-your-mouth interior texture somewhere between a marshmallow and angel food cake. For a non-Passover occasion, cornstarch or arrowroot starch are good substitutes for the tapioca starch.
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 5 hrs 30 mins
- Yields: 15 Servings
Pink Peppercorn Shortbread
My husband went to visit his friend who has a 6,000 acre ranch in Texas. He came home with these large pink peppercorns (I'm really glad that was the only thing he brought back!). I wanted to think of something a bit out of the ordinary to do with them. This Pink Peppercorn Shortbread is slightly sweet and savory combination the works perfectly together. It goes really well with a dry rosé.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Yields: Makes 1½ to 2 dozen
Pizza with Caramelized Onions, Gorgonzola and Walnuts
We've been experimenting with different pizzas and dough lately. This Pizza with Caramelized Onions, Gorgonzola and Walnuts will definitely be kept in our repertoire. The combination of the sweetness of the caramelized onions, the creaminess of the gorgonzola and the crunch of the walnuts work really well together.
- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Yields: 4 - 6 Servings
Orange Cake
Yesterday was my husband Eric's birthday. I assigned the cake baking to my daughter Zoe. She made this fantastic Orange Cake and used the oranges from her tree. It's a recipe from Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger, who are two of my favorite Los Angeles based chefs. My friend Liz gave my girls a cake pan and Zoe said it's the best pan ever. The cake came out of the pan perfectly.
- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 1 hrs 30 mins
- Yields: 6 - 8 Servings
