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Berry Crisp Granola

Berry Crisp Granola

I made this granola for my son who is going through some GI issues and needs to follow a low...

Orange Madeleine Cake

Orange Madeleine Cake

An orange version of my original Madeleine Cake, adapted from Dorie Greenspan's Quatre-Quarts. If...

Meyer Lemon Curd

Meyer Lemon Curd

Homemade lemon curd is one of those things that seems difficult until you do it. Three eggs, and a...

Canelés de Bordeaux

Canelés de Bordeaux

I've never made canelés until recently. Beeswaxing individual, copper molds, preferably antique,...

Banana Bread

Banana Bread

"It's the most amazing, most perfect banana bread!" Five years ago, my friend's then 12-year-old...

Chocolate Mini Loaves

Chocolate Mini Loaves

Don't let pumpkin have all the fun this fall, chocolate bread and cookies are great too! Thanks to...

Sourdough Pretzels

Sourdough Pretzels

Making pretzels isn't much different from making bagels, but there is a distinct flavor difference...

Cream Cheese and Lox

Cream Cheese and Lox

Brunch is one of my favorite ways to get together with people. It's casual because of the timing...

Coffee Gelée

Coffee Gelée

The raspberry gelée I made to top panna cotta last weekend didn't gel. The recipe called for...

Polenta Tomato Tart

Polenta Tomato Tart

When it's fresh tomato season here in Montana, I'm usually satisfied with a plate of sliced...

Rhubarb Crumb Cake

Rhubarb Crumb Cake

This crumb cake is the offspring of three good cakes—Stella Moss's Rhubarb Sheet, the Rhubarb...

Cinnamon Baked Donuts

Cinnamon Baked Donuts

Here's a donut version of cinnamon toast. I like using buttermilk and an additional hit of apple...

Sourdough Hot Cross Buns

Sourdough Hot Cross Buns

I've been researching hot cross buns the past week and have been humbled and learned a lot about...

Mint Chip Smoothie

Mint Chip Smoothie

Here's a green smoothie to add to your line-up, something I adapted from Urban Remedy. Mint and...

Sourdough Bagels

Sourdough Bagels

If you've been to our house this year you've probably had these bagels with cream cheese lox. The...

Overnight Oats

Overnight Oats

Thanks to Joshua McFadden and his book Grains for Every Season for getting me going on these. Make...

Orange Blueberry Muffins

Orange Blueberry Muffins

The muffin top here is crisp perfection and the interior crumb is light, like that of a fine cake....

Plum Jam

Plum Jam

Small batch refrigerator jams give you the pleasure of jam making without all the fuss of canning....

Oatmeal Scones

Oatmeal Scones

Here's a buttermilk scone that is every bit as delicious as a Cream Scone, just more rustic and,...

Cornbread

Cornbread

This cornbread recipe, "California Cornbread", comes from my cooking school archives. I can still...

Babka

Babka

As we waited for the dough to rise, Lawrence fired up the Seinfeld episode, "She Got the Babka"....

Oatmeal

Oatmeal

Say goodbye to mid-morning munchies!  When you start your day with oatmeal—the kind you make for...

Apple Bars

Apple Bars

My first born believed "candy corn" was a toy until at least her fourth birthday.  I've eased up a...

Buttermilk Pancakes

Buttermilk Pancakes

The best pancakes are made with buttermilk. It adds a flavor tang and helps produce a tender...

Cocoa Buckwheat Granola

Chocolate for breakfast? Sure! Maximize nutrition with this cocoa buckwheat granola, adapted from...

Chia Seed Pudding

Chia Seed Pudding

Stir a few tablespoons of chia seeds into unsweetened almond milk, wait a bit, and you have...

Cream Scones

Cream Scones

You can stop collecting scone and shortcake recipes, this is the only one you need. I'm giving it...

Biscuits

Biscuits

Look at the layers!  I will be making my biscuits this way from now on.  What's the secret?  Quite...

Citrus Cured Salmon

Citrus Cured Salmon

Thanks go to Roland Passot, a masterful French chef at the helm of exquisite La Folie on Russian...

Sourdough Waffles

Sourdough Waffles

Sourdough is my latest obsession—100% rye for my European-style "Wild Rye" and now the white wheat...

Overnight Yeast Waffles

Overnight Yeast Waffles

When I want a waffle, I want the real thing.  Very crispy on the outside and very light (as in...

Madeleine Cake

Madeleine Cake

We call this “madeleine cake” at my house because it is reminiscent of the tender and subtly sweet...

Pumpkin Bread

Pumpkin Bread

Elise Bauer from Simply Recipes makes the best pumpkin bread. I like her recipe because the...

House Granola

House Granola

There are many types of granola, but this is my go-to recipe. The honey is key for making clusters...

Breakfast Potatoes

Breakfast Potatoes

Parboiled potatoes in your refrigerator means you can make these amazing potatoes in about 20...

Peach Butter

Peach Butter

There's really no such thing as "too many peaches", but I felt that way over the weekend when last...

Rustic Chard Tart

Rustic Chard Tart

The savory tarts of the Mediterranean are my inspiration for this Rustic Chard Tart, a slice of...

Baked Eggs

Baked Eggs

Invite some friends over for brunch next weekend.  Brunch, the eating opportunity that falls...

Winter Squash and Greens

I ripped chef Melissa Perello’s ginger-roasted squash recipe from my December 2010 Food & Wine...

Brioche

Brioche

If you're the type of person who likes the feeling of accomplishment, I want you to stock your...

Lemon Yogurt Waffles

Lemon Yogurt Waffles

When you’re in a waffle mood, and are willing to trade some crispy-factor for fewer fat calories,...

Oat Flour Crêpes

Oat Flour Crêpes

  Oat Flour Crêpes Makes about 10 1 cup oat flour ¼ teaspoon salt 1 cup organic milk 1/3 cup...

Quinoa Bean Brunch Slices

Quinoa Bean Brunch Slices

These quinoa slices are terrific for a brunch or potluck -- they can be served warm or at room...

Cornmeal Shortcake Stars

Cornmeal Shortcake Stars

David Lebovitz's oven roasted pears in a scotch-caramel sauce are a very good idea for a holiday...

Say Cheese!

Say Cheese!

If you haven't checked out the The Cheese School of San Francisco yet, now's the time! They've...

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