Pick a Peck of Peaches
A homey double-crusted cobbler made with peaches I picked myself, this recipe is very different from the biscuit-topped variety I was more familiar with.
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Now That’s a Mouthful
Loukoumathes are tasty little Greek doughnuts drenched in honey and cinnamon, and much easier to make than one might think.
Roasted Apple Muffins with Buckwheat Caps
My spiced apple muffins, made with roasted Fuji applesauce and a buckwheat crumb topping, are tender, flavorful, and not too sweet.
Criss Cross
A celebration of spring in a pretty latticework package: classic strawberry-rhubarb pie.
Sopapillas
Who knew sopapillas were so easy to make at home? These tender-crisp pockets of fried dough can be served in sweet or savory variations.
B’stilla-dillo
I didn't expect to enjoy this unlikely mixture of ground beef, Moroccan spices, dates, capers, and almonds, but it was the perfect balance of salty, savory, sweet, and crunchy. I paired it with couscous and…
Cannelloni and Cannoli
The November 2009 Daring Bakers challenge featured a classic Italian dessert, cannoli. I dipped the edges of my crisp cannoli shells in chocolate and coconut, and filled them with vanilla, chocolate and banana cream made…
Divide and Conquer
Two recipes for boneless leg of lamb: First, grilled butterflied lamb with a hoisin glaze, served with sauteed mushrooms; then, Moroccan kebabs grilled with zucchini chunks and served over pistachio-date couscous.
Nolan’s Graham Crackers
My son's favorite snack crackers, made with minimal ingredients in fun shapes for tiny tasters.
Zippy Muffins
Z-P (zucchini-prune) muffins are a big hit with my son, and his parents too! Tender shreds of zucchini add moisture to a spicy whole wheat muffin, while walnuts and prunes provide depth and textural interest.
My New Star
A twist on the old standard pumpkin pie, this recipe infuses the filling with caramel and tops it with an optional almond streusel.
Mom’s Pumpkin Cookies
A childhood favorite of mine, these moist, cakey pumpkin cookies are studded with just the right amount of almonds and chocolate chips.
Apricot Lamb Chops
These pan-roasted lamb chops are topped with a flavorful sauce of jam, Dijon, soy, Worcestershire, and a dash of cinnamon, and taste good enough to keep a ready supply of apricot preserves in the fridge.…
What a Flake
The June 2008 Daring Bakers challenge featured the Danish braid, a gorgeous pastry of homemade laminated dough. I filled my braid with apples, and set about making a host of smaller pastries with a variety…
Apple Dumplings for Faux-Fall
A homey, comforting dessert, these apple dumplings take a bit of prep time, but can be individually frozen to pull out whenever your loved ones start hinting for something like apple pie.
Julie Had a Lotta Lamb
Boneless leg of lamb, broken down into Moroccan-spiced kebabs and a savory Irish lamb stew, thickened with potatoes and barley.
First-Week Cake
My preferred cake for my own birthday, my mom gave me a hand baking this moist, chocolatey New Orleans sheet cake to celebrate the birth of my son.
Streusel Showers
Moist banana crumb muffins with crunchy streusel caps make a nice change of pace from your basic loaf.
Christmas Cookie Lamb
A boneless roasted leg of lamb, rubbed with Christmas cookie spices and served with a port wine reduction.
How to Use Up Sweet Potato Puree, Part 3
Julie vs. The Orange Blob, part 3. Sweet potato ice cream with wet maple pecans.