Layered apple kuchen: a tall German-Jewish bundt cake with three batter layers and two ribbons of cinnamon-sugar apples baked in between. The honey cake's apple-loving cousin.
Savory corn and ham pancakes fold leftover leg ham, corn kernels, red bell pepper, and green onions into a whole-wheat batter, then pan-fry to golden alongside blistered cherry tomatoes.
British-style seafood lasagne with haddock, cod, and prawns in a cheddar bechamel sauce with sweetcorn, hard-boiled eggs, and parsley. Baked golden for one hour.
Steamed brown bread with whole wheat flour, cornmeal, buttermilk, molasses, and raisins. A classic New England bread steamed in a coffee can, made to pair with baked beans.
Cinnamon roll bread made in a bread machine: all the swirl, spice, and sugar of a classic cinnamon roll baked into a soft sliceable loaf. Dump, press start, done.
Hard-boiled eggs baked in a silky apple-curry sauce that marries sweet caramelized onions with warm spices. Ready in 30 minutes for an easy vegetarian brunch or light supper.
Creamy mushroom-broccoli soup with sauteed onions, nutmeg, chicken broth, and heavy cream. A rich, comforting soup that comes together in 30 minutes on the stovetop.
Chicken puffs amandine are savory pâte à choux bites folded with deviled chicken spread, toasted almonds, and a whisper of almond extract. A retro cocktail party appetizer that bakes up golden and hollow.
Mendocino sole baked in white wine and finished with a cream sauce of cognac-soaked grapes. An elegant Northern California-inspired fish dish with French Veronique influence.
Pork cutlets with a crunchy almond and cracker crust, seasoned with cayenne and coriander, dipped in buttermilk egg wash and pan-fried golden in butter.
Old-fashioned green tomato pie that turns end-of-season unripe tomatoes into a tart-sweet apple-pie alternative. Sugar, cinnamon, and butter spice thinly sliced green tomatoes under a flaky double crust.
Buttermilk pancakes studded with plump dried cherries and crunchy macadamia nuts, finished with whipped cream. A Hawaiian-style brunch stack with sweet-tart, buttery flavor in every bite.
Chocolate chip snack cake with cream cheese pockets: a no-egg, no-butter chocolate cake topped with dollops of sweetened cream cheese, chocolate chips, and walnuts. The retro depression-era "crazy cake" upgraded.
Four-ingredient cottage cheese pancakes blended smooth with eggs, corn oil, and flour or cornmeal. Light, protein-packed griddle cakes ready in 30 minutes.
Lo-fat holiday cheesecake made with nonfat cream cheese, lemon yogurt, and egg substitute on a graham crust, topped with cherry pie filling. Lighter classic for the dessert table.
New England scones with bright orange zest, sweet currants, and whole wheat flour, finished with a powdered-sugar icing drizzle. Yankee-style scones with bakery-bright flavor.