Recipe Index
Breakfast/Brunch
Wheatberry Pancakes with Strawberry Syrup
Creamy Slow-Scrambled Eggs with Rosemary and Capers
Soft-Scrambled Eggs with Arugula and Prosciutto
Poached Eggs Over Sauteed Garlic Spinach
Pine Nut and Black Pepper Granola with Figs and Goat’s Milk Yogurt
Cornmeal Waffles with Fresh Currant Syrup Topped with Honeyed Mascarpone and Pistachios
Hazelnut-Lavender-Coconut Granola
Almond-Hazelnut Financiers with Cherries
Lavender-Glazed Lemon-Thyme Madeleines
Strawberry-Lavender Buckwheat Bread with Lemon Curd
Appetizers/Snacks
Fresh Fig, Micro Arugula, and Mascarpone Bruschetta
Asparagus, Leek, and Prosciutto Tartines
Manchego Crackers with Marcona Almonds
Spanish Tostadas with Chorizo and Watermelon
Teeny Tiny Dark Chocolate Cheesecakes with Cajeta and Raspberries
Grilled Peaches with Prosciutto and Goat Cheese
Orange-Rosemary Buttered Mixed Nuts
Crab, Chile, and Mint Crostinis
Butternut Squash, Ricotta, and Sage Crostini
Sandwiches/Quesadillas/Burgers/etc.
Pumpkin and Black Bean Quesadillas with Manchego
Veggie Burgers with Super Simple Garlic Aioli
Grilled Pear, Humboldt Fog, and Mint Panini
Moroccan Carrot and Goat Cheese Sandwich with Green Olive Tapenade
Slow-Cooker BBQ Beef with Sweet Cole Slaw
Pork Buns with Pork Belly or Pulled Pork Shoulder
Tuscan Tuna and White Bean Sandwiches
Blackened Mahi Tacos with Corn and Watermelon Salsa
Tarragon Egg Salad Sandwiches with Homemade Lemon-Chive Mayo
Turkey Wraps with Chipotle-Cilantro Mayo
Roasted Pepper, Fresh Mozzarella, and Pesto Baguette
Strawberry-Lavender Balsamic Chicken Salad Sandwiches
Dips/Spreads/Condiments
Maple and Brown Sugar Cranberry Sauce
Pomegranate and Mango Guacamole
Maple Vanilla Bean Flax Almond Butter
Cranberry, Shallot, and Dried Cherry Chutney
Soups
Throw-it-Together Pumpkin Soup
Easy Peasy White Chicken Chili
Warm Tomato Soup with Coconut Cream and Lemon-Thyme-Rosemary Oil
Sweet Potato and Peanut Soup (Vegan)
Salads/Slaws
Roasted Strawberry Salad with Baked Goat Cheese
Cornbread Salad with Buttermilk-Lime Dressing
Peppery Green Salad with Manchego Cheese and Sauteed Pears
Wild Rice and Lentil Salad with Oranges, Dried Fruit, and Chevre
Basil Caesar Salad with Homemade Croutons
Fennel Slaw with Pistachio-Parsley-Thyme Pesto, Prosciutto di Parma, and Parmigiana Reggiano
Fennel and Endive Salad with Pomegranates and Pistachios
Tarragon Fennel-Apple Salad with Prosciutto di San Daniele and Taleggio
Tarragon Egg Salad Sandwiches with Homemade Lemon-Chive Mayo
Veggies
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Maple-Dijon Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Mashed Potatoes with Pancetta and Veggies
Roasted New Potatoes with Fresh Herb Pesto
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pomegranates and Vanilla-Pecan Butter
Asparagus with Hazelnut Vinaigrette and Chopped Egg
Roasted Garlic-Cauliflower Mash
Duck Fat-Fried Smashed Potatoes
Goat Cheese-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Honey and Roasted Grapes
Rice/Polenta/etc.
Lemon Risotto with Roasted Asparagus
Wild Rice and Lentil Salad with Oranges, Dried Fruit, and Chevre
Bacon and Leek Risotto with White Wine-Poached Duck Eggs
Wheat Berry Risotto with Mushrooms and Peas and Topped with an Egg
Polenta Cakes with Black Bean and Avocado Mash
Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s Ginger Fried Rice
Summer Corn Risotto with Basil Breadcrumbs, Pancetta, and a Fried Egg
Flagship Risotto with Sun Gold Tomatoes
Pasta
Sesame Soba Noodles with Napa Cabbage
Capellini with Artichoke Hearts in a Tomato Cream Sauce
Whole Grain Linguini with Kale, Dried Cranberries, and Pistachio Sauce
Pink Soba with Salmon and Watercress
Bucatini with Meyer Lemon Cream Sauce and Prosciutto di Parma
Poultry
Ducklings Stewed in Red Wine and Winter Fruits
Easy Peasy White Chicken Chili
Roasted Chicken with French-Style Pan Sauce
Roasted Chicken with Garlic and Cipollini Onions
Chicken Breasts with Shiitake-Thyme Cream Sauce and Roasted Baby Carrots
Thai-Style Turkey Lettuce Wraps
Seafood
Mussels and Fennel with Saffron Cream Sauce
Almond-Crusted Copper River Salmon with Leek and Lemon Cream Sauce
Crab, Chile, and Mint Crostinis
Pink Soba with Salmon and Watercress
Tuscan Tuna and White Bean Sandwiches
Blackened Mahi Tacos with Corn and Watermelon Salsa
Grilled Salmon with Lime Butter Sauce
Pork
Spanish Tostadas with Chorizo and Watermelon
Pork Buns with Pork Belly or Pulled Pork Shoulder
Red Meat
Filet Mignon with Mushroom Brandy Sauce
Slow-Cooker BBQ Beef with Sweet Cole Slaw
Braised Short Ribs Over Creamy Goat Cheese Polenta
Filet Mignon with Morels in Truffle Butter and Tarragon Marsala Sauce
Breads/Scones/Muffins/etc.
Curry Chocolate Chunk Banana Bread
Milk Chocolate, Coconut, and Banana Chip Mini Muffins
Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bread
Cinnamon-Sugar Popovers (in a muffin tin)
Homemade Spiced Orange-Pistachio-Hazelnut Bread
Almond-Hazelnut Financiers with Cherries
Lavender-Glazed Lemon-Thyme Madeleines
Strawberry-Lavender Buckwheat Bread with Lemon Curd
Cookies
White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies
Brown Sugar Poppyseed Sandwich Cookies
Chocolate-Dipped, Marzipan-Almond Crescent Cookies
Lemon-Cornmeal Shortbread Cookies
The Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookies
Thomas Keller Oreos for Valentine’s Day
Everything (but the Kitchen Sink) Cookies
Chocolate Cinnamon Hazelnut Cookies
Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Toffee Walnut Cookies
Ultra Chocolatey Buttermilk Cookies
Nibby Buckwheat Butter Cookies
Salted Honey Lavender Shortbread
Brown Butter Chocolate Walnut Cookies
Vanilla Bean Macaroons (Vegan)
Coconut Double Chocolate Cookies (Vegan)
Toasted Coconut, Toffee, and Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Momofuku Milk Bar’s Corn Cookies
Everything (But the Kitchen Sink) Cookies Version 2.0
Pistachio-Orange Shortbread Cookies
Pumpkin-Toffee Cookies with Salted Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting
Cake/Cupcakes
Decadent Chocolate Cupcakes with Vanilla Bean Mascarpone Frosting
Chocolate Peanut Butter Marble Cake
Hot Milk Sponge Cake with Balsamic Berries and Stabilized Whipped Cream
Coffee-Chocolate Layer Cake with Mocha-Mascarpone Frosting
Spiced Chocolate Pumpkin Whoopie Pies
Chocolate Cupcakes with Vanilla Swiss Meringue Buttercream
Orange Poppyseed Cake with Berries and Creme Fraiche
Salted Coconut-Chocolate Bundt Cake
Rosemary-Pine Nut Butter Cake with Whipped Honey-Orange Ricotta Cream
Lavender-Glazed Lemon-Thyme Madeleines
Peanut Dacquoise with Peanut Butter Mousse and Chocolate Glaze
Tropical Carrot Cake with Candied Rainbow Carrots
Chocolate-Peanut Butter Cake (Reese’s Cake)
Pies/Cheesecakes/Souffles
Dark Chocolate Souffles with Cardamom Creme Anglaise
Teeny Tiny Dark Chocolate Cheesecakes with Cajeta and Raspberries
Vanilla Bean Mascarpone Cheesecake with Passionfruit Caramel
Pumpkin Cheesecake with Maple Caramel Sauce and Creme Fraiche Whipped Cream
Holiday Bread Pudding with Homemade Spiced Orange-Pistachio-Hazelnut Bread
Momofuku Milk Bar’s Sweet Corn Cereal Milk Ice Cream Pie with Raspberry Sauce
Tarts/Galettes/etc.
Lavender-Cardamom Dark Chocolate Tart
Salted Chocolate Caramel Tarts
Thomas Keller’s Lemon Sabayon Tarts with Rosemary and Honey-Mascarpone Whipped Cream
Pine Nut Tarts with Rosemary Ice Cream and Glazed Figs
Puddings/etc.
Coconut Rice Pudding with Cherry-Lime Compote
Brownies/Bars
Smitten Kitchen’s Salted Brown Butter Crispy Treats
Mascarpone Brownies with Honey-Chocolate Sauce
White Chocolate, Mascarpone, Pistachio Brownies with Cardamom-White Chocolate Sauce
Triple Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies
No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Crispies (Vegan)
Chocolate-Peanut Butter-Banana Bread Fudge Bars
Rosemary and Pine Nut Orange Bars
Frozen Desserts
Vanilla-Cherry-Bourbon Ice Cream with Bourbon Hot Fudge
Momofuku Milk Bar’s Sweet Corn Cereal Milk Ice Cream Pie with Raspberry Sauce
Candy
Chocolate-Covered, Salted-Peanut Cajeta Cups
Pistachio Crunch Truffles with Strawberry Sugar Dust
Drinks
Red Wine Sangria a la Bobby Flay