One of Anna’s favorite dishes from one of her favorite restaurants, Dunsmoor. From a KCRW interview with the owner: “What’s the key to great cornbread? You need a hot pan, says chef Brian Dunsmoor. His version, which is based on a recipe by Edna Lewis, one of the greats of Southern cooking, incorporates Anaheim chilies (or Hatch, if you’ve got ’em) and cheddar cheese. And butter. Lots and lots of butter. ‘People have described the butter we put on it as slutty,’ Dunsmoor says with a laugh. He also asserts, ‘Cornbread should not be sweet. You put sweet stuff on top of cornbread.’” There’s…
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See the RecipeRecipe from Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street which states, “This pasta dish is modeled on the spaghetti al pesto di limone that Giovanna Aceto made for us on her family’s farm in Amalfi, Italy. The lemons commonly available in the U.S. are more acidic than Amalfi’s lemons, so to make a lemon pesto that approximates the original, we use a little sugar to temper the flavor. For extra citrus complexity, we add lemon zest to the pasta cooking water; the oils from the zest lightly perfume the spaghetti, reinforcing the lemony notes of the pesto. Don’t forget to remove the lemon…
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See the RecipeRecipe on King Arthur Baking Company by David Turner who wrote: “I live in a one-person household, so I appreciate a small-batch recipe. For example, sometimes I really want a freshly baked chocolate chip cookie (I mean, who doesn’t?), and I don’t want to make a large batch just to satisfy my craving. So I developed our Just 4 Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe! They have the perfect crisp-to-soft ratio, can be made in one bowl, and, true to their name, make a just-right size batch. The dough features semisweet chocolate chips; to make the cookies picture-perfect, mix all but one…
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See the RecipeRecipe that Jill made for us during our nutrition reboot. They are delicious, moist, sweet cookies.
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See the RecipeThis is a recipe that Jill shared with us during our nutrition reboot. The cookies are tasty and a good, healthy choice at any time.
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See the RecipeThis is a recipe that Jill shared with us during our nutrition reboot. It’s quick and delicious.
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See the RecipeA recipe shared by Jill who wrote, “Y’alllllll, Just baked these up – seriously some of the BEST cookies I’ve had, regular OR healthy! They got zero business being this good!”
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See the RecipeThis is a recipe that Jill shared with us during our nutrition reboot. It’s delicious and quick to make. A great lunch option.
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See the RecipeThis is a recipe that Jill shared with Anna for us to make during our nutrition reboot.
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See the RecipeFrom a recipe that Cate shared with Anna that was originally gluten-free and dairy-free that we modified using gluten and dairy and increased some of the ingredient quantities and it was delicious!
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See the RecipeRecipe shared with me by Olivia Iannicelli that she says makes the best Irish Soda Bread.
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See the RecipeRecipe from the book, “Pickle in the Middle and other easy snacks” by Frances Zweifel. A Weekly Reader book printed in 1979. This recipe was made many times by Anna’s mom, Joan, when Anna was growing up and was a family favorite.
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See the RecipeRecipe I found on TikTok. I made them and they’re a quick and easy way to make delicious tortillas.
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See the RecipeRecipe my mother got from a client at my father’s audiology clinic. Great cookies to make around the holidays.
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See the RecipeNY Times recipe from Eric Kim who states, “This carbonara swaps out spaghetti for smooth, velvety orzo. It’s up to you how much you want to treat this eggy, peppery comfort like pasta or like risotto, where orzo is used like rice (minus all that stirring). For more of a risotto flavor, you could cook a finely diced shallot, maybe even some celery or celery seed, in the guanciale fat before adding the orzo, then add a splash of white wine. This creamy pantry dish is best eaten right off the heat, but it is odd how, even straight out…
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See the RecipeRecipe my father sent in his 2022 Christmas letter to me along with a note that said, “Here’s a great cookie recipe to try :)”.
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See the RecipeThis is King Arthur Baking Company’s 2015 Recipe of the Year. They’re a very good cookie and the addition of oatmeal is subtle but very nice.
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See the RecipeThis is my own recipe for Italian hot chocolate. I took elements from several other recipes and tweaked them until they produced the best cup of Italian hot chocolate for my tastes, with just the right amount of thickness and sweetness. A few online recipes I used as reference are: https://www.fattoincasadabenedetta.it/ricetta/ricetta-cioccolata-calda-tante-idee-servirla/ http://www.geniuskitchen.com/recipe/ciobar-thick-hot-chocolate-374459 https://www.lacucinaitaliana.com/italian-food/hacks/how-to-make-the-perfect-hot-chocolate
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See the RecipeRecipe recommended by Emma as the best chocolate chip cookie recipe she’s found. Emma says they don’t use cake flour, instead just use all all-purpose flour and it turns out great.
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See the RecipeKen states, “This is a smooth tomato sauce flavored with dried oregano, along with optional garlic and chile flakes. Use the best-quality dried oregano you can get; if you can find Calabrian oregano, all the better. Although including chile flakes isn’t traditional for Neapolitan pizza, I like the zip. If you can’t find San Marzano tomatoes, use the best-quality canned plum tomatoes available.” Makes enough sauce for five 12-inch round pizzas.
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See the RecipeThis is my personal recipe for pasta with a flour to liquid ratio (100/65) that generally produces the best results in the dry, Southern California climate. The amounts listed below are for a single serving.
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See the RecipeCustom salad using Sabrina’s favorite ingredients from other salads.
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See the RecipeRecipe from Natasha’s Kitchen which states, “Fresh Greek Salad is a must-try and one of the healthiest salad recipes! It comes together fast and is loaded with cucumber, tomato, and avocado, with tangy bites of olives and feta cheese. You will fall in love with the homemade Greek salad dressing.”
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See the RecipeRecipe from Natasha’s Kitchen which states, “Salmon Cobb Salad is a modern spin on the classic American Cobb salad. We swapped chicken for salmon which pairs so well with the cilantro lime dressing. This cobb salad recipe is fresh, healthy, and gets RAVE REVIEWS!”
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See the RecipeBon Appetit recipe from Claire Saffitz who states, “This salad is a real winner, but the combo of crunchy veg + lettuce + creamy cheese + pulled protein + crispy topping is universally delicious—make it your own by swapping in whatever odds and ends you have lying around. And that all-purpose vinaigrette is delicious on pretty much any salad, be it the main event or a simple side dish.”
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See the RecipeBuzzfeed recipe from Christine Byrne. Recipe made by Sabrina for her 8th grade cooking class.
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See the RecipeNY Times recipe from Sam Sifton who states, “This is what we call around here a no-recipe recipe, the sort of meal you can cook once off a card and you’ll know it by heart: salmon glazed with brown sugar and mustard. The preparation could not be simpler. Heat your oven to 400. Make a mixture of Dijon mustard and brown sugar to the degree of spicy-sweetness that pleases you. Salt and pepper the salmon fillets. Place them skin-side down on a lightly oiled, foil-lined baking sheet, slather the tops with the mustard and brown sugar glaze and slide them…
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See the RecipeNY Times recipe from Colu Henry who states, “There is an incredible number of recipes for this classic Roman dish, and everyone has an opinion on how it should be prepared. This version is more stew than soup, but it can be loosened up with a bit more water if you prefer. It begins with sautéing onion, tomatoes, garlic and rosemary in olive oil, then tossing in the chickpeas, and smashing a few to give the stew a creamy texture. Water is added, then uncooked pasta, which cooks as the stew simmers (and results in one less dish for you…
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See the RecipeFavorite cookie recipe from Josh and Angela Jensen. They make their cookies large (they estimated that they use a size 20 scoop).
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See the RecipeNY Times recipe from Ali Slagle who states, “Not only is rice with beans adored the world over (see: gallo pinto, khichdi, hoppin’ John and Caribbean rice and peas), it even has its own Wikipedia page. This deeply flavored rendition is inspired by these comforting traditions and a desire to wash as few dishes as possible: The rice cooks with the beans and the starchy liquid they’re canned in. As the two ingredients cook together, the beans disperse and glom onto the rice. For an extra kick, sauté chopped jalapeño with the onions, or add 1/4 cup salsa with the…
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See the Recipe Recipe from Natasha’s Kitchen who states, “Chicken Fried Rice is one of our go-to EASY 30-minute meals. Fried Rice is perfect for meal prep and a genius way to use leftovers. It’s actually even better with leftover rice.”
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See the RecipeNY Times recipe from Julia Moskin who states, “Here’s a recipe for the kind of French toast people line up for outside restaurants on Sunday morning. It’s simple: no new ingredients, tools or technology needed. You don’t even need stale bread. What you do need is thick-cut white bread, dunked into an egg-milk mixture with extra richness from egg yolks and heavy cream. That gives the French toast a buttery taste and firm but fluffy texture. (Oversoaking is the enemy here; the mixture should fill the bread, not cause it to break.) For an appetizing, lacy brown crust, sprinkle on…
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See the RecipeRecipe from my sister, Heather, who states, “I make this one a LOT, but I always double it and I get about 16 breads, and when doubled I only use 2 1/2 tablespoons yeast total. I have also used all milk, and all water, both give great results. I almost always use bread flour, but all-purpose flour works fine too. When I first started making these I made them exclusively on the grill since I didn’t have a Blackstone yet, but they’re delicious cooked either way.”
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See the Recipe“Crumble toppings are a nice variation to top off a fruit pie. They can brown too much before the filling is done, so wait for the last twenty minutes of the bake to sprinkle this oat crumble evenly over the filling.”
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See the RecipeMark states, “This topping is like a delicate, crumbled nut cookie, lovely on any crisp or sprinkled on quick breads, muffins, tarts, or pies before baking. Use whole wheat flour for an earthy flavor; vary nuts and spices to complement a particular flavor in the food its topping; or add 3 tablespoons cocoa powder for a chocolate-crumble topping.”
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See the RecipeNY Times recipe from Samin Nosrat who states, “Though pesto means ‘pounded’ in Italian, the rush of modern life has taken the recipe out of the mortar and into the blender (or food processor) for most of us. This version, adapted from a Ligurian woman, Lidia Caveri, gently encourages (but does not require) a return to the mortar. The constant rap of the pestle will jostle the nuts, basil and garlic into an emulsified base. Add the oil and cheese to get an impossibly thick, creamy sauce that clings to pasta unlike any machine-made counterpart could. Though you might think…
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See the RecipeNY Times recipe from Ali Slagle who states, “For those of you who love lasagna’s edges, where sticky tomato meets crisp cheese, this whole dish is for you — even the middle. A tube of tomato paste here mimics the deep flavors of sun-dried tomato. Frying a few generous squeezes caramelizes the tomato’s sugars and saturates the olive oil, making a mixture that’s ready to glom onto anything you stir through it. Here, it’s white beans, though you could add in kale, noodles, even roasted vegetables. Then, all that’s left to do is dot it with cheese and bake until…
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See the RecipeNY Times recipe from Mark Bittman who states, “Here’s a quick and delicious pasta dish to make when you have little time, and even less food in the house. All you need is a box of spaghetti, four eggs, olive oil and garlic (Parmesan is a delicious, but optional, addition).”
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See the RecipeNY Times recipe from Marian Burros who states, “This recipe came to The Times in 2000 during the Bush-Gore presidential campaign when Family Circle magazine ran cookie recipes from each of the candidates’ wives and asked readers to vote. Laura Bush’s cowboy cookies, a classic chocolate chip cookie that’s been beefed up with oats, pecans, coconut and cinnamon, beat Tipper Gore’s ginger snaps by a mile. Here is an adaptation of that winning recipe.”
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See the RecipeThis is my mom’s recipe as posted by Heather who writes, “My Mom has been making these cookies for as long as I can remember. They are simple, easy and delicious, and I love that the dough doesn’t need to be chilled before you use it.”
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See the RecipeNY Times recipe from Alison Roman who states, “When it comes to decorating sugar cookies, there’s nothing more iconic or festive than that thick, glossy royal icing. You’ll want to mix the ingredients until they’re fluffy, and until the icing flows fluidly from the whisk. Once it’s the texture of hot fudge, it’ll be ready to apply to your cookies. After it dries, at least an hour later, it’ll take on a matte, smooth appearance resembling an eggshell, a perfect canvas for your most inspired designs.”
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See the RecipeNY Times recipe from Kim Severson who states, “As the owner of the French Laundry, Per Se and Bouchon, restaurateur Thomas Keller is best known for haute cuisine, but he can do weeknight cooking, too. Case in point: this elegant and easy chicken dish that can be ready in about 20 minutes.”
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See the RecipeFrom Mindy: “These are an easy semi-homemade treat you can make for all of life’s occasions. The best part is they taste just like a fresh baked snickerdoodle cookie.”
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See the RecipeHere is a video for an alternate version: Slight modification of a NY Times recipe by Ian Fisher who states, “This dish is a deli egg-bacon-and-cheese-on-a-roll that has been pasta-fied, fancified, fetishized and turned into an Italian tradition that, like many inviolate Italian traditions, is actually far less old than the Mayflower. Because America may have contributed to its creation, carbonara is Exhibit A in the back-and-forth between Italy and the United States when it comes to food. Remember: the main goal is creaminess.”
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See the RecipeNY Times recipe from Mark Bittman who states, “Though you can follow this procedure with almost any tender cut of beef (and with chicken breasts, if that direction appeals to you), it’s a perfect treatment for tenderloin medallions (filet mignon).”
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See the RecipeThis recipe was written by Rosa Parks on the back of a deposit slip and is part of a collection of her personal papers, letters, and photographs recently digitized and made available by the Library of Congress.
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See the RecipeNY Times recipe by Florence Fabricant who writes, “This large, fluffy pancake is excellent for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dessert any time of year. And it comes together in about five blessed minutes. Just dump all of the ingredients into a blender, give it a good whirl, pour it into a heated skillet sizzling with butter, and pop it into the oven. Twenty-five minutes later? Bliss.”
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See the RecipeNY Times recipe from Julia Moskin who writes, “This isn’t steakhouse steak; it’s your-house steak, ideal for home cooks who want fast weeknight meals. The rules are simple: buy boneless cuts (they cook evenly), thinner steaks (they cook through on top of the stove), dry them well (to maximize crust), then salt and sear them in an insanely hot, preferably cast-iron pan. The recipe here is a radical departure from the conventional wisdom on steak, which commands you to salt the meat beforehand, put it on the heat and then leave it alone. Instead, you should salt the pan (not…
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See the RecipeNY Times recipe by Mark Bittman who states, “Peanut butter is more than just a sandwich spread, or a perfect accompaniment to chocolate. It can also substitute for tahini or be a worthy addition to certain meats. Here, it serves as the basis of a dipping sauce and marinade, a counterbalance to smoky pork skewers. A great warm-weather dinner, it’s ready in minutes, on the grill pan, the grill, or even the broiler.”
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See the RecipeGanache is classically the foundation for chocolate truffles and other types of candies, as well as a glaze for cream puffs, éclairs, and a frosting for cakes. The ratio of chocolate and cream in the recipe depends on what you’re using the ganache for. The ratios below produce a ganache well suited for use as a glaze for cream puffs and éclairs.
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See the RecipeThis is the Stevenson family recipe used by Grandma Bannatyne and Auntie Lorayne. It makes a single pie crust, so you will need to double it for double crust pies. One reason why it’s so popular is that it’s simple and easy to remember since each ingredient is half of the previous one (with some salt sprinkled in).
