Recipes
Banana Bread
Foolproof banana bread
This is an old recipe from Cookie magazine (RIP). I've customized it a bit over the years. It's a flexible, simple recipe and so straightforward that my 5-year old now helps me make it.
Banana Bread
Banana Bread with Chocolate and Crystallized Ginger
I've dog-earred Molly Wizenberg's recipe for years now and just baked it last week. I hope you can agree with me that you can never be short of banana bread recipes in your arsenal.
Banana Bread
Banana Bread With Spiced Pecans
I have to give credit where credit is due, this loaf was inspired by 3 great cooks. Martha Stewarts recipe for a moist and flavorful banana bread, Antonia James delicious spiced pecans and Merrills cardamom banana milkshake. This recipe makes one 9x5x3 loaf or 3 mini loaves. Its moist and flavorful and the hint of spice from pecans makes it even better.
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Pumpkin Hummus Caramelized Onion and
Savory flatbread pizzas topped with creamy pumpkin hummus, rich caramelized onions, and melted Fontina cheese—perfectly blending earthy, sweet, and tangy flavors in a creative, fall-inspired dish.
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Onion Crescent
Flaky crescent roll dough filled with sautéed onions and cheese, baked until golden—great as an appetizer or side dish.
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Creamed Onions with Wine
Pearl onions gently simmered in a white wine cream sauce for a luxurious, slightly tangy side dish often served at holidays.
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Rich French Onion Soup
Classic French-style soup with deeply caramelized onions, beef broth, toasted bread, and gooey melted cheese—deep, savory, and soul-warming.
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Apple-Onion Pork Chops
Juicy pork chops smothered in a sweet-and-savory apple and onion mixture, pan-cooked for a flavorful fall-inspired entrée.
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French Onion Pan Rolls
Soft, buttery rolls baked in a pan and flavored with onion soup mix or fresh onions—an easy crowd-pleaser for dinners or potlucks.
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Onion and Sausage Pizza
A meaty, cheesy pizza with browned sausage and sautéed onions for a hearty, crowd-pleasing main dish with bold flavors.
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Roast Pork with Onion Stuffing
A succulent roast pork loin filled with onion and herb stuffing, baked to perfection for a classic, flavorful main course.
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French Onion Soup IV
Another variation of the beloved French onion soup, often customized with extra garlic, wine, or cheese for enhanced richness.
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Sweet Onion Corn Bake
A comforting casserole combining sweet corn and onions in a creamy, cheesy base—baked until bubbly and golden on top.
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Onions Baked with Rosemary and Cream
Whole or halved onions roasted in cream with rosemary, developing deep flavor and a tender, luxurious texture.
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Onion, Garlic, Cheese Bread
Hearty quick bread or pull-apart loaf packed with garlic, onions, and gooey cheese—rich, savory, and addictive.
Air Fryer
Baked Corn and Crab Cakes
Deliciously baked lump crab cakes with sweet end of summer corn.
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Red Chard and Caramelized Onions
A healthy side combining earthy red chard with sweet caramelized onions for a flavorful and nutrient-rich vegetable dish.
Air Fryer
Chicken Chimichangas
Crispy air fryer chicken chimichangas (or baked) are a healthier twist on the Tex-Mex classic and so easy to make! Filled with cheese, green chiles, and seasoned chicken.
Lunch
Stack of Onion Rings
Classic crispy onion rings stacked high—deep-fried to golden perfection and perfect as a snack or side with dipping sauce.