Homemade dandelion green fettuccini made by blending fresh dandelion leaves into the egg pasta dough. A forager-friendly green pasta with just 4 ingredients.
White chocolate mousse layered over genoise sponge with candied citrus peel, pine nuts, and chocolate curls. A showstopping dessert with bright citrus and creamy white chocolate in every bite.
Old-fashioned Christmas sugar cookies made with a full pound of butter, sour cream, and baking soda. The dough chills overnight for easy rolling and clean cookie cutter shapes.
Deep-fried chicken in a ginger-brandy batter with a sweet and sour brown sugar-soy glaze, topped with chopped macadamia nuts. Hawaiian-inspired over rice.
Old-fashioned oatmeal chocolate chip cookies made with shortening for extra-chewy texture. A from-scratch drop cookie recipe that makes three dozen.
Upside-down bread pudding with a caramelized sugar crust, dried figs, and chopped almonds baked in a loaf pan. Flip it out for a golden, sticky-topped dessert.
English Derby cheesecake folds whipped egg whites into a cream cheese, sour cream, and lemon batter for a tall, cloud-light texture. A classic British baked cheesecake with a slow oven cool that prevents cracks.
Salsa meatloaf with a Tex-Mex spin: lean ground beef bound with crushed tortilla chips instead of breadcrumbs, jarred salsa, chili powder, peppers, and olives. A Sunday dinner with a little kick.
Raspberry cheesecake cookie pizza with a giant butter cookie crust, cream cheese filling, swirled raspberry preserves, and toasted almonds. A dessert pizza that slices into wedges like a pie.
Christmas surprise cookies: brown sugar drop cookies with a hidden jam center and a dusting of sweet coconut on top. A vintage holiday thumbprint for the cookie tin.
Whole wheat zucchini bread sweetened with honey, loaded with wheat germ, bran, raisins, and nuts. A wholesome, no-refined-sugar quick bread that makes two loaves.
Rich chocolate cake: single 8-inch buttermilk cocoa layer cake finished with bittersweet chocolate glaze. Can be split for a filled two-layer version.
Baked brie wrapped in puff pastry with crumbled blue cheese and chopped walnuts pressed on top. Golden, flaky, and melty with a sharp, nutty bite.
Classic skillet pineapple upside-down cake with caramelized brown sugar topping, juicy pineapple rings, and cherries. Simple cake mix recipe baked in cast iron for golden edges.
Pineapple macadamia nut bread with crushed pineapple, pineapple juice, and chopped macadamias in a tender quick bread. Bake as a loaf or muffins.
Wonderful fruit cookies are lightly sweetened raisin and currant drop cookies made with hot apple juice and nutmeg. A diabetic-friendly, low-sugar cookie with real fruit flavor.