Lemon feather cakes - airy lemon pancakes made with sour cream, beaten egg whites, and fresh lemon zest. Served with warm blueberry sauce and whipped cream for a weekend brunch worth waking up for.
Beef soup with liver balls: short ribs simmered into a rich, skimmed broth with carrots and tomatoes, then dropped with tender liver dumplings seasoned with marjoram and mace. Old-world comfort in a bowl.
Chinese egg pancake rolls stuffed with seasoned pork, mushrooms, and scallions, steamed then sliced and drizzled with oyster-plum dipping sauce.
Crunchy crab nuggets: hollow bread cubes brushed with butter, baked crisp, then filled with sharp cheddar and crab and baked again until hot and bubbly. A vintage party appetizer worth bringing back.
Crispy garlic-butter bread rolls stuffed with chicken, shrimp, and mushrooms in a rich Swiss and Parmesan cream sauce. Pure Louisiana comfort food.
Black Russian bundt cake spiked with vodka and creme de cacao, doctored from a yellow cake mix with chocolate pudding, instant coffee, and cinnamon. Boozy old-school cocktail-inspired dessert.
Layered savory pie in flaky puff pastry with herb omelets, garlicky spinach, Swiss cheese, ham, and roasted red peppers. An Italian-style tourte that slices into gorgeous layers for a stunning brunch or appetizer.
Layered savory pie in flaky puff pastry with herb omelets, garlicky spinach, Swiss cheese, ham, and roasted red peppers. An Italian-style tourte that slices into gorgeous layers for a stunning brunch or appetizer.
Almond-raisin biscotti, twice-baked until crisp, with toasted almonds, plump raisins and bright orange in two forms. A coffee-dunking Italian cookie made airy by folding in whipped egg whites.
Chewy, golden homemade bagels using your bread machine for the dough. Shaped by hand, boiled for that classic crust, then baked with your favorite toppings. Easier than you think.
Whole wheat cranberry bran bread folds chopped cranberries, raisin bran cereal, and orange juice into a moist, high-fiber quickbread loaf. Freezes well, perfect for breakfast or snacks.
Giant stuffed hero sandwich baked in homemade dough with layers of ham, salami, Swiss, cheddar, sauteed peppers and onions, and Dijon mustard. A party-sized hot sub that feeds a crowd.
This almond filled cheesecake is creamy, nutty, and absolutely delicious. A all-time popular dessert at any occasion.
Crown rack of veal, a showpiece roast with a Romano breadcrumb crust, filled with a rich Creole-style oyster stuffing and served with a reduced pan sauce. A centerpiece for special occasions.
Baked chimichangas filled with seasoned ground beef, almonds, raisins, and green chiles. Crispy oven-baked tortillas served with almond red sauce and jalapeno cream sauce.
Baked Indian pudding with molasses is the colonial New England dessert at its purest: scalded milk, cornmeal, dark molasses, and warm spices baked low for 2 hours into a quivering, deeply spiced custard. Serve with cream.