The Banana Bread Aficionado
Our gold standard for banana bread, this loaf is studded with walnuts and scented simply with cinnamon and allspice.
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Double-Pumpkin Muffins
The muffin recipe my husband always craves. It started out as an error in recipe adjustment, but the extra pumpkin makes incredibly moist muffins that require less oil than the original.
Here’s to Hoods
In which I gush over the glory of Hood strawberries, and make the best strawberry ice cream you could ever imagine.
Ricer Spätzle
Our family loves spaetzle, those little freeform German dumplings, and the potato ricer has become my best friend when it comes to making them.
On Standby
A general formula for tuna salad, with dill and peas, or anything else you like.
Martian Landscape?
A deliciously rich and homey chocolate bread pudding that my husband frequently craves.
Buckwheat Cookies
Delicate little shortbread cookies that look like they are made from sand, these are surprisingly addictive.
Great Chocolate Chip Cookies
Our favorite chocolate chip cookies of all time, these decadent treats are studded with walnuts, chocolate and toffee bits, and stay chewy for days. The key is the low cooking temperature.
Lombo di Maiale Coi Porri (Pan-Roasted Pork Loin with Leeks)
This is one of our favorite pork recipes. It is actually a braise, despite the title. It has incredible flavor for the minimal number of ingredients, and leftovers make great open-faced sandwiches. We usually serve…
Cinnamon Flop
A favorite breakfast cake, made using pantry staples and so easy that I have had the recipe memorized for years.
Tuna and Bean Salad
An easy Italian spin on classic tuna salad, using white beans and a red wine vinaigrette in place of mayonnaise.
Praline Ricotta Pancakes
One of Jeremy all-time favorite pancake recipes: decadent ricotta pancakes flavored with almond praline.
Julie’s Tomato Cream Soup
Creamy tomato soup with a little science-experiment step to remove some of the acidity of the tomatoes---a classic with grilled cheese, Cheddar biscuits, or even croque monsieur!