Nolan’s Graham Crackers
My son's favorite snack crackers, made with minimal ingredients in fun shapes for tiny tasters.
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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.
Arroz con Pollo and Friends
This easy boneless version of arroz con pollo shows its versatility with an array of leftovers, including breakfast burritos and tortilla soup. Also included is my go-to recipe for fresh flour tortillas.
Here Endeth the Quest
This Belgian waffle recipe is my gold standard: it makes light, crisp, sweet waffles despite a dying waffle iron.
Hawaiian Braised Pork
One of my all-time favorite recipes, a simple braise of boneless pork ribs that hits all the right flavor notes: salty, sweet, savory, and spicy. And it makes fantastic leftovers too!
What Almanzo Liked Most
Pan-roasted brats with a creamy, sweet-tart compote of apples and onions; these are equally at home served over noodles, spaetzle, polenta or potatoes, and I have paired the compote with all manner of pork products.
Mr. Crocodile, Do You Like Codfish?
Baked cod with breadcrumbs will work in a pinch, but by all means, save enough fish to make up a pot of this phenomenal saffron-scented cod chowder too.
Would That Be the Brown or the White?
I've been eating this meatloaf as long as I can remember. It is a very basic recipe, but hits the spot and makes great leftover meatloaf sandwiches.
Oatmeal Carmelitas
A favorite bar cookie with oatmeal and walnuts for crunch, oozing caramel and melty chocolate.
Christmas Cookies, Part the Fourth: Noodle Clusters
These candy-like cookies couldn't be easier to make: melted chocolate and butterscotch chips are stirred into crunchy nuts and chow mein noodles.
Christmas Cookies, Part the Third: Pecan Snowballs
No matter what you call them, these are one of my personal favorite holiday cookies. Don't inhale while you're eating one!
Christmas Cookies, Part the Second: Brownie Cookies
These are the most chocolaty chocolate cookies I've ever tasted, even more so when fresh from the oven.
Ready, Set…
Classic chewy peanut butter cookies, perfect for an afternoon snack with a tall glass of milk.
It’s All About the Bun
There is nothing quite like a burger or pulled pork sandwich served up on a fresh-from-the-oven roll.
Buttermilk Biscuits
My go-to recipe for biscuits, provided I have some buttermilk or plain yogurt in the fridge. A quarter-cup disher comes in very handy for this recipe.
Cooking Light Heavy
Tender Brussels sprouts are tossed with pasta, bacon, hazelnuts, and a creamy Parmesan sauce---this recipe could convert the most adamant sprout-hater!
Roasted Cauliflower Soup
Roasting cauliflower makes it both tender and nutty. My soup enhances that flavor with aromatic thyme and the tang of white wine.
Thanksgiving Paradise
An old-fashioned paradise pumpkin pie, with layers of cream cheese and streusel, made new with puree from a freshly roasted sugar pumpkin.
Poifect
The perfect apple crumb pie, redolent of cinnamon and with just the right levels of crunch and tenderness.
As Promised
These oatmeal-chocolate chip-walnut cookies are my personal favorites---crisp, chewy and crunchy.