March

When I was working in a bakery at a posh ski resort, French pastries known as Bostock were a regular on the breakfast menu. Likely originating in Normandy as a means to use up leftover bread, brioche is topped with a thick frangipane spread – a simple mixture of butter, almond flour, eggs and sugar […]

Usually, a hash is made on the stovetop in a skillet. For this recipe, I find it easier to roast the potatoes on a sheet pan in the oven. Much less stirring, much more hands off. If you’re making this for brunch, serving the potatoes topped with fried eggs would be a delicious addition, and

These blondies have the effect of causing one’s eyes to roll back in their head. After coming to, the standard utterance is “oh my gosh.” They are dense, buttery, moist and should be in your regular rotation. I’ve found the original recipe to be too oily from the butter, so have adjusted it to my

Schnitzel goes by many other names – it seems just about every region of world cuisine has their own take – but no matter what you call it, it’s a fantastic weeknight dish the whole family will love. Quite simply, chicken is pounded thin, then dredged in flour, eggs, and a seasoned breadcrumb mixture. Mine

Think of these as mini frittatas. By baking them in a muffin tin, you get cute, individualized portions that are perfect for a brunch gathering. You can make them ahead and rewarm to serve, or prepare the egg mixture and bake them off in the morning. When buying harissa, look in the Mediterranean / Middle

Lots of baked oatmeal recipes call for melted butter, along with the eggs and milk, but mine uses olive oil for a sophisticated flavor. Without the requirement of melting butter, it also has the added benefit of requiring one less dish. Use a good quality, fruity olive oil, but not one that is a grassy

I would gladly dirty several bowls to make this cake. It stole my heart the first time I made it with its insanely moist texture and elevated flavor. But since it requires only one mixing bowl and very little effort, it is all the more special. The inspiration comes from Melissa Clark’s ricotta bundt cake

If you happen to have herbs around that you’d like to put to use, chop them up and toss them in the egg mixture. A little dill, basil, parsley or mint would be a fresh and lively addition, though not required for a tasty outcome. The most important part of the recipe is making sure

Chilaquiles is a traditional Mexican dish served for breakfast, and so it makes sense that it’s often topped with eggs. My dinner version uses shredded rotisserie chicken, and makes for a delicious and easy one-pot meal. I’ve streamlined the process, using tortilla chips instead of going through the bother of deep frying your own corn

This is a speedy weeknight dinner made special with a homemade sun-dried tomato pesto. You will have some leftover pesto from the batch, which will keep for about a week in the refrigerator. It’s excellent over pasta as well on sandwiches. Serve these panini with a green salad or bowl of soup to round out