(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...
Cranberry-Orange Olive Oil Cake
Use this cake carefully as it will stop any show. It will suck all attention out of the room and command the respect and admiration of all who behold it. And it tastes good. Make no mistake though: it’s a project. I made it as part of a multi-course Christmas...
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...
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...