Recipes
Desserts
Blueberry Schlumpf
I got this recipe from my father's distant cousin, Hasso, who serves it each year in Sorrento, Maine. Make a double batch, serve it hot and gooey, and be sure you have some vanilla ice cream on hand.
Beef
Standing Rib Roast
This juicy, tender standing rib roast has a savory rub that bakes into a golden brown crust for an impressive but surprisingly easy recipe perfect for a special occasion.
Desserts
Citrus and Cardamom Baklava with Pistachios and Walnuts
“She’s a real dish.” That vintage nickname for a lovely lady certainly could have been inspired by a pan of baklava, with its glossy layers and sultry spice. Alexandra V. Jones elevates this classic with her recipe. The brightness of cardamom, paired with the citrus zests, ginger, and cinnamon, was a noticeable and welcome departure. The baklava from my favorite local bakery only uses walnuts and I enjoyed the soft richness from the addition of pistachios. Having never made baklava before, this recipe instantly claimed its place as a beloved dish at my house.
Desserts
Cream Cheese Buttercream Frosting
This frosting has a great balance of cream cheese and butter. Sometimes cream cheese can be a little overpowering (or completely disappear altogether), but janeofmanytrade has the ratio down pat. I paired the frosting with vanilla cupcakes and they were a hit! Everyone commented on how light the frosting tasted, even though it contained butter.
Beef
Bohemian Pot Roast
I love this pot roast recipe because it's so easy to prepare and serve. You can put this "meal in one dish" together to cook, then practically forget about it until dinnertime. Coleslaw is a great accompaniment.
Desserts
The Pumpkin Bread I Can't Stop Eating -- You Can Add Chocolate Chips
Happy Halloween! This pumpkin bread recipe is adapted from the "Morning After Pumpkin Bread" in my book, which in turn was adapted from Bon Appetit. This time I used half white and half wheat flour (you can use all white if that's all you have) and I lessened the sugar and put in a couple of chopped apples. (I was going to say "threw in" but then I remembered how Gabrielle Hamilton is against that kind of talk). She's also against optional ingredients. I may continue to use them. I don't think any recipe is a perfect paradigm. There are options.
Beef
Rump Roast Recipe
Our rump roast recipe is the perfect any-night meal. It's a hearty meat-and-vegetable dish with the ease of the best set-it-and-forget-it slow cooker recipes. Dinner will be a breeze with this one!
Beef
Spring Herb Roast
This marvelous beef roast lets you forget about it while it’s cooking (but the aroma will remind you). We serve it with brown rice or mashed potatoes.
Beef
Ancient Grain Beef Stew
My version of beef stew is comfort food with a healthy twist. I use lentils and red quinoa rather than potatoes. If leftover stew seems too thick, add more beef stock when reheating.
Beef
Hamburger Stew
Simmer up a big pot of hamburger stew to feed the whole crew. It's packed with beef, veggies, rice and potatoes, but you can add whatever else you like.
Beef
Slow Cooker Beef Burgundy
Learn how to make crock pot bourguignon, a classic (and delicious!) French stew.
Desserts
Cory Schreiber & Julie Richardson's Rhubarb Buckle with Ginger Crumb
There's a secret ingredient in here: ginger (times two). Fiery candied ginger is minced up in the crumb topping, and ground ginger in the cake too -- just enough to give it a warm, flirty je ne sais quoi that doesn't try to shout over the rhubarb.
Desserts
Poached Pears in Red Wine
This recipe is adapted from The Still River Cafe, a restaurant whose kitchen I worked in for a stretch. We used to poach huge vats of these, but they're much easier at home. Make a batch, and then eat the leftovers on yogurt and in oatmeal.
Beef
Taco Stuffed Shells
Taco stuffed shells are a welcome twist on Taco Tuesday—easy to make, with results that are sure to please. Make it once, and this recipe just may end up with its very own weeknight slot.
Beef
Slow Cooker Beef Burgundy
Learn how to make crock pot bourguignon, a classic (and delicious!) French stew.
Beef
Steak and Portobello Mushrooms
Steak and portobello mushrooms is a dish inspired by French cuisine, which is known for its rich, yet simple flavors. While this dish looks and tastes gourmet, it takes just 20 minutes to prepare.
Desserts
Parsley Cake
If we can put rosemary in our frozen yogurt and thyme in our cookies, there's nothing stopping parsley from treading over the line. You can even make this very green cake for St. Patrick's Day, with your pride intact and nothing artificial in play. It's festive and shamrock-forward, but also a bright spot at the end of a dense, salty meal.
Beef
Mushroom Beef Spaghetti Sauce
“I got the recipe for this sauce in a recipe exchange and wish I could credit the person who gave it to me,” says Meg Fisher of Marietta, Georgia. “My children love it! I added mushrooms, but if you'd like it even chunkier, add some bell pepper and other veggies, too.”
Beef
Italian Hot Dish
My husband had a poor perception of healthy food until he tried this beefy casserole. The combination of pasta, oregano, mushrooms and green peppers makes it a favorite healthy pasta recipe in our house.