(David) Hasselback Challah French Toast
My book group meets on Sunday mornings and brunch is typically served, so when it's my turn I'm always looking for something that can be made ahead and is, of course, worthy of the fine women who attend. With a small amount of effort this dish from our friends at Real...
Baci di Dama (Italian Hazelnut Cookies)
If Milano cookies had babies they would be these impish little bundles. Actually it would have to be a Milano and a bag of hazelnuts and I'm not sure how that would work but love is love, I don't judge. Cookies really don't get any cuter and in addition these are...
Quinoa Salad With Chicken, Almonds and Avocado
You didn't think I ate cake all the time did you? We all know how that ends. It's all about balance, which is a palatable way of saying: sometimes you have to eat healthy things. But healthy does not have to mean penance or deprivation. There are many, many dishes...
Lemon Shortcakes with Gingered Blueberries
I had two worries as I made this recipe. First, that the crystallized ginger would be too harsh but it was absolutely perfect, adding a judicious bit of brightness and contrast to all the sweet lusciousness. Second, the shortcake dough was so flaky as I assembled that...
Browned Butter Blondies
Remember when it seemed like people were throwing browned butter in everything? Suddenly it was bringing new life to old favorites like Rice Krispie Treats, Mexican Wedding Cookies, and every butter-based sauce imaginable. And this is not just a theory, I have...
Crispy Skillet Turkey Burgers
Dead simple, four ingredients, shockingly delicious. As the recipe says the panko keeps the turkey from becoming dense and acquiring that yoga-mat texture turkey burgers sometimes have; the mayo keeps it moist throughout; and the cheese works its usual magic. All of...
Italian Chicken Soup with Parmesan Dumplings
I had you at "parmesan dumplings," didn't I? You're not wrong, they are amazing. I felt the urge to make soup even though we are experiencing freakishly warm temperatures in Chicago lately. Like, 55 and sunny. In Chicago. The place they make tedious, unfunny snow...
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