California spin on Welsh rarebit with creamy Monterey Jack melted in white wine, spooned over toast with garlicky sauteed mushrooms, then broiled until bubbly and golden.
Old-fashioned chocolate cake with deep cocoa flavor and tender, moist crumb from buttermilk and boiling water. This vintage one-bowl recipe bakes into pure chocolate nostalgia.
Orange raisin bubble ring, a pull-apart yeast bread with buttered dough balls rolled in orange-zest sugar and layered in a tube pan with raisins. Served warm for breakfast or brunch.
Moist two-layer chocolate cake with a bright orange zest frosting. Boiling water in the batter creates an extra-tender crumb. Drizzle with orange liqueur for special occasions.
Party date cake is a big-batch chocolate date loaf topped with sugar, chopped nuts, and chocolate chips. Served warm in slices with whipped cream for a crowd-sized dessert.
Orange date muffins made with a whole blended orange, orange juice, and chopped dates for natural sweetness. An intensely citrusy muffin with real orange pulp in every bite.
Ripe tomatoes hollowed out and stuffed with seasoned rice, cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and sauteed green pepper, then baked until bubbly. A showstopping side dish in 40 minutes.
A quick and easy version of chicken pie that uses soft bread crumbs instead of a pastry crust.
Lemon pucker-up slice-and-bake cookies with fresh lemon zest and juice, a hint of nutmeg, and a crisp, buttery edge. Make the dough ahead and freeze for baking anytime.
Texas-style sheath cake (sheet cake) baked on a cookie sheet with cocoa, buttermilk, and a full half pound of butter. Thin, fudgy, and frosted while still warm. A potluck legend.
A classic banana bread with a sour cream twist is a delightful variation of the traditional recipe that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.
Homemade pancakes from scratch using six pantry staples like flour, milk, and one egg. This no-fuss batter cooks up light, fluffy, and golden on a hot griddle, no buttermilk or boxed mix required.
A spicy and scrumptious side dish made with pistachio nuts and cardamom seeds.
Pennsylvania Dutch almond cake with lemon extract, sliced almonds, and sugar topping. Thin batter bakes into light cake that slices best when cooled in the pan.
Moist applesauce cake with molasses, cinnamon, and raisins baked in a square pan, then glazed with lemon icing while still warm: tender, spiced, and just sweet enough.
Spiced pumpkin muffin cakes studded with raisins or dried apricots and finished with a sweet powdered sugar drizzle. Warm cinnamon, nutmeg, and orange zest in every bite. Makes 20.