Peanut butter oatmeal cookies with the classic fork crisscross pattern. Chewy drop cookies made with brown sugar and rolled oats for a hearty, nutty flavor in every bite.
Coconut crescents dipped in semi-sweet chocolate, made with flaked coconut, powdered sugar, and dry milk. A no-bake candy that looks like you bought it from a chocolate shop.
Chilled curried coconut soup with flaked coconut simmered in milk with curry powder and cloves, thickened with egg yolks, and served cold with toasted coconut.
Sesame-oat cinnamon swirl bread layers toasted sesame seeds, rolled oats, and whole wheat into a soft yeasted loaf with a spiral of warm cinnamon. Makes two loaves.
Sesame-oat cinnamon swirl bread layers toasted sesame seeds, rolled oats, and whole wheat into a soft yeasted loaf with a spiral of warm cinnamon. Makes two loaves.
A simple but scrumptious side dish made with cooked potatoes, garlic and a bit of cayenne pepper.
Moroccan-style roast chicken with ginger, saffron, cilantro, and parsley, finished with a green olive and lemon zest pan sauce. Braised then roasted golden.
Old-school Italian focaccia built on a two-stage rise, olive oil, and unbleached flour. A chewy, golden flatbread ready for any topping from rosemary to olives.
Rustic Herbes de Provence bread with wheat and rye flours, naturally leavened and fragrantly spiced. European-style artisan loaf baked at home.
Hearty lentil tomato sauce with dried lentils, fresh tomatoes, and Italian herbs simmered into a thick, protein-rich vegetarian pasta sauce. Meaty texture without the meat.
Puffy omelet made with separated eggs, started on the stovetop and finished in the oven. Light as a cloud with a golden top that springs back when touched.
Tofu yogurt: a dairy-free yogurt alternative blended from silken tofu, banana, and vanilla with mixed fruit and raisins folded in. Vegan-friendly breakfast or snack in 10 minutes.
Lemon loaf cake with a sticky lemon glaze and homemade lemon ice on the side. A two-part dessert with a tender citrus pound cake and a tart granita-style ice for the perfect summer-afternoon plating.
Bread machine onion and olive focaccia: tender Italian flatbread studded with briny olives, sweet onions, garlic, and fragrant rosemary. Easy hands-free Mediterranean bread for soup nights and antipasto boards.
Illinois apple pie stars Granny Smith apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg tucked under a milk-washed, sugar-dusted double crust. A Midwestern classic that bakes up golden and bubbly.
Lucky chocolate chewies, soft brown sugar cocoa cookies studded with semisweet chips and topped with a vanilla glaze. Two dozen cookies in 30 minutes, the kind that vanish before they cool.