Poppy seed ravioli cookies filled with a blended almond-poppy seed-honey filling, folded like tiny ravioli, and brushed with honey after baking. A unique holiday cookie project.
Homemade graham crackers from-scratch with whole graham flour, brown sugar, and a long overnight chill. Crisp, lightly sweet wholewheat crackers ready for s'mores, pie crusts, or straight-up snacking.
Heartland corn chowder built on a smoked ham bone broth with pureed vegetables, fresh corn, and milk, topped with crumbled bacon. A thick, creamy Midwest-style chowder.
Pineapple orange muffins made with quick bread mix, crushed pineapple, orange zest, and pineapple juice in the batter. A tropical, semi-homemade muffin that's moist and citrusy.
Vegetarian spinach and brown rice casserole with cheddar cheese, eggs, and sunflower seeds. An ovo-lacto friendly bake with nutmeg, soy sauce, and a crunchy seed topping.
Beaten biscuits, a historic Southern recipe made by beating dough with a rolling pin until it snaps. Crisp, tender, and shelf-stable for weeks. Makes about 100 small biscuits.
Crepes a la Neige, a Quebec tradition using fresh packed snow instead of eggs in the batter. Fried golden and served with molasses or grated maple sugar.
Cheesy stuffed cucumbers bake hollowed cucumber halves filled with radish-bread crumb stuffing, topped with Swiss cheese, then set in a savory custard. A vintage vegetable side worth rediscovering.
Herb nut rolls: soft yeast dinner rolls studded with pine nuts and fresh herbs, stuffed with a cream cheese chive filling, brushed with egg white and Parmesan. A bakery favorite at home.
Southern corn spoonbread folded with whipped egg whites for a souffle-soft lift, studded with smoky bacon, fresh sweet corn, and tart green tomatoes. Scoop it straight from the dish while it's puffed and golden.
Blackberry grunt with spiced molasses berries topped with egg-glazed biscuit rounds baked golden brown. An old-fashioned fruit dessert with warm cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
Retro noodle and spinach ring mold with layers of egg noodles, chopped spinach, American cheese, and bread crumbs baked in a milk custard. A vintage casserole with a beautiful presentation.
Creamed carrot soup pureed silky-smooth with butter-sauteed onions, beef stock, and a finishing pour of milk. A whisper of nutmeg on top. An easy, weeknight side soup with old-fashioned roots.
Three grain biscuits made with flour, yellow cornmeal, and rolled oats, enriched with sour cream and cold butter. Rustic, crusty, and tender in just 35 minutes.
Albondigas soup with small browned meatballs simmered in stock with garlic, parsley, and white wine. Serve as a Mexican-style meatball soup or a saucy main dish.
Classic fudge cake with cocoa powder bloomed in hot water for deep chocolate flavor. A tender two-layer cake ready for buttercream frosting in 30 minutes.