Cooking Method: Baking
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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.
By - 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
Malt Ball Brownies
As a kid, I loved malted milk chocolate shakes. These Malt Ball Brownies are all that you love about a chocolate malt milkshake, wrapped up in a brownie. They are chewy, crunchy and chocolatey!
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Yields: Makes 2 dozen
Orange Custard Pie
This Orange Custard Pie was a recipe I found in the back of an old recipe box. I also happen to have an orange tree that is bursting with oranges. It's pretty simple to make and is delicious.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Yields: 8 Servings
Hamburger Potato Casserole
I suppose this Hamburger Potato Casserole is like Hamburger Helper without the box. This is a truly kid-friendly meal that satisfies your comfort food cravings in one easy casserole.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 1 hrs
- Yields: 6 Servings
Artichoke, Parmesan Chicken Bake
My sister-in-law Rhonda is in town from the UK and her friend Steve came over and told me about this Artichoke, Parmesan Chicken Bake. It took five minutes to prepare and it was SO good! I'll be making this again.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 40 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
