Baked Pasta with Meatballs and Green Olives
Baked Pasta with Meatballs and Green Olives
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Cook the Book: The Perfect Finish
My family would probably say it's my Lemon Tart with mile-high Meringue. They can't get enough of it.
Cook the Book: 'Recipes from an Italian Summer'
White Beans with Tuna and Red Onion, drizzled with the best olive oil you have.
Cook the Book: 'Ready for Dessert'
I'm having trouble deciding on a favorite. Would probably have to choose, however, little lemon tarts with meringue.
Cook the Book: 'Rustic Fruit Desserts'
It's such a difficult question! But, I'll have to say, my mother's apple crisp recipe. It's good at all times of the day!
Pizzeria Mozza Just About as Good As You've Heard
A year ago I was fortunate enough to eat at Osteria Mozza one night and Pizzeria Mozza the next day for lunch. All I can say is, both experiences were amazing!
Mixed Review: Barefoot Contessa Homemade Marshmallow Mix
Eleven dollars!! Homemade marshmallows are so far and beyond anything you can buy in a grocery store and can be made for practically pennies. And... making them is not difficult.
Cook the Book: 'Kneadlessly Simple'
My favorite bread to bake and my favorite bread to eat... OLIVE
Quinoa Veggie Burger with Roasted Red Pepper Relish
Healthy Eating... Quinoa Veggie Burger with Roasted Red Pepper Relish
Sour Cherry Focaccia
A brioche-like focaccia topped with tart sour cherries and almonds
Mini Bacon & Egg Tarts
Perfect for brunch -- Mini Bacon & Egg Tarts in Cornmeal-Black Pepper Crusts
Chocolate and Orange Ganache Tart
A buttery crust filled with chocolate and orange ganache
Individual Potato and Sherried Mushroom Tortes
My version of a Potato and Sherried Mushroom Torte
Pink Peppercorn Hot Chocolate
It's like drinking a bar of chocolate -- Pink Peppercorn Syrup Hot Chocolate
Baked Eggs in Potato Nests
Baked Eggs in Potato Nests -- filled with sautéed spinach, smoked salmon, and Parmesan Cheese
French Yeast-Raised Waffles
French Yeast-Raised Waffles made with Crème Fraîche and Kirsch
Orange Pecan Scones
breakfast at my house -- Orange Pecan Scones
Baked Grapefruit with Meringue
breakfast at my house... Baked Grapefruit with Meringue
Pain aux Olives
Pain aux Olives -- Nicoise Olive-filled Rolls
Brown Butter Pecan Cookies
Brown Butter Pecan Cookies
Blueberry-Cornmeal Loaf Cake
Blueberry-Cornmeal Loaf Cake -- loaded with yogurt and lemon!
Vanilla Cloverleaf Sweet Rolls with Strawberry Jam
Fragrant Vanilla Bean Cloverleaf Rolls with easy-to-make Strawberry Jam
Wild Rice and Smoked Turkey Salad
Wild Rice and Smoked Turkey Salad with tomatoes
Cinnamon Bread Twists
Cinnamon Bread Twists for breakfast -- filled with cinnamon-sugar, Nutella, and currants
Caramelized Onion Dip with Potato Chips
Go Retro -- Caramelized Onion Dip with Potato Chips
Rolled Vanilla Christmas Tree Cookies
Rolled Vanilla Christmas Tree Cookies -- a holiday tradition
Gingerbread Boys
Gingerbread Boys with Chocolate Pants
Tomato Tarte Tatin
Caramelized sugar and olive oil make this Tomato Tarte Tatin velvety sweet
Frosted Sweet Dough with Currants
An old family favorite for the holidays -- Frosted Sweet Dough with Currants
Lemon & Ricotta Griddlecakes
Light and citrusy -- Lemon & Ricotta Griddlecakes with fresh Blackberries
Mac & Cheese
In need of some comfort food? Make this Mac & Cheese for dinner tonight!
Espresso & Chocolate Muffins
Espresso and Chocolate Muffins drizzled with Bittersweet Chocolate Ganache
Pain au Chocolat
Pain au Chocolat (a.k.a. chocolate rolls); recipe by Patricia Wells in the New York Times magazine | September 1988.... More
Chocolate Chip Almond Cookies
Chocolate Chip Almond Cookies, a.k.a. Chocolate Clouds... More
Almond and Raspberry Sandwich Cookies
Almond batter, piped and rolled in sliced almonds with raspberry jam sandwiched inbetween.... More
Penne with Beef and Arugula
Penne pasta tossed with thin slices of New York Strip steak, arugula, and a balsamic-olive oil vinaigrette.... More
Salted Fudge Brownies
Dense, Dark, Chocolate Fudge Brownies with Fleur de Sel.... More
Fig and Apple 'Tarte Fine'
Sliced apples and figs poached in red wine top puff pastry for a tart.... More
Black Bean Salad
Black Bean Salad with corn, red bell peppers, and avocados; great as a side dish or as a dip for corn chips.... More
Pistachio Bread
A beautiful Pistachio Yeast Bread that's also delicious. Recipe by James Beard.... More
Arugula and Prosciutto Pizza
Arugula and Prosciutto Pizza with Fresh Mozzarella made on the outdoor grill.... More
Salmon and Endive Tart
A French-inspired Salmon and Endive Tart.... More
Orange Cake with Meringue Icing
Orange cake layered with a fresh orange filling and iced with a white fluffy meringue. A cake worthy of a celebration!... More
Salmon Burgers with Ginger-Mustard Mayonnaise
Salmon Burgers with a spicy Ginger-Mustard Mayonnaise... More
Goat Cheese Tarts
Tart pastry waiting to be filled with caramelized onions and goat cheese.... More
Peanut Butter - Chocolate Tart
Chocolate wafer crust filled with a creamy peanut butter pudding; marbleized with a dark chocolate ganache.... More
Individual S'Mores Tarts
Individual graham cracker tart shells filled with a rich chocolate ganache and topped with a torched, homemade marshmallow.... More
Grilled Figs with Proscuitto and Goat Cheese
Fresh California figs stuffed with goat cheese, wrapped in proscuitto and grilled.... More
Basic French Meringue
Billowy, cloud-like meringue to top your favorite pie or tart!... More
During tomato season I am constantly making French tomato tarts using my home-grown heirlooms, Gruyére, French mustard and Nicoise olives. In my mind, there's nothing else that comes close to this.