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My Favorite Oven-Baked Dishes: From Cakes to Main Courses

To me, baking isn’t just about dessert—it’s about the magic that happens in the oven at 400°F or lower. This collection celebrates that gentle heat, featuring everything from my signature slow-baked salmon to ultra-fudgy brownies. Whether you’re looking for a savory weeknight centerpiece or a classic celebration cake, these recipes focus on consistent results and incredible flavor every single time.

A slice of almond cake topped with powdered sugar and almond flakes sits on a speckled plate, with a serving utensil lifting a piece. The background shows more cake and scattered almond slices.

Soft, Airy Flourless Almond Cake with Lemon

A Croque Madame sandwich topped with a sunny-side-up egg and chopped chives, filled with ham and melted cheese, served on a white plate with a side salad.

Bistro-Style Croque Monsieur (or Madame!)

Three peanut butter cookies, one with a bite taken out, are stacked on a cooling rack. Other cookies and a cup of milk are in the background. The cookies are sprinkled with coarse salt.

Perfectly Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies

A plate of juicy, sliced roast beef topped with caramelized onions and garnished with fresh herbs, served on a rustic table with side dishes visible in the background.

Herb-Braised Brisket with Onions & Leeks

A close-up of freshly baked, flaky biscuits with visible bits of bacon and green herbs, stacked on a cloth. In the background, a plate with sliced butter is slightly out of focus.

Utterly Flaky Bacon, Cheddar & Jalapeño Biscuits

A tray of sliced almond pastry squares topped with powdered sugar and slivered almonds, surrounded by coffee cups, a bowl of powdered sugar, and a small dish of almonds on a light background.

Flaky Almond Puff Pastry Croissants with Frangipane

Homemade mandel bread cookies with chocolate chips and almonds.

The Best Cookies for Holiday Gifting!

A round plate with powdered sugar-covered almond cookies, one broken in half to show a soft, crumbly interior. The cookies have a cracked surface and are arranged close together on a neutral background.

Chewy Amaretti Cookies (Soft Italian Almond Cookies)

A round almond tart topped with sliced almonds sits on a wooden surface, with a small bowl of extra almonds, a fork, and a halved pear nearby. Crumbs are scattered around the tart.

Rustic, Buttery French Pear Cake with Almonds

A round pear cake topped with sliced pears, cut into wedges and dusted with powdered sugar, sits on parchment paper with a knife nearby. Bowls of cream and sugar are visible at the edges.

One Bowl Sunken Apple Cake with Almond Flour

A white ramekin filled with smooth chocolate pudding, topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings. A spoon is scooping some of the pudding, showing its creamy texture.

Luxuriously Silky Espresso Pots de Crème

A close-up of two thick, richly chocolate cookies with visible peanut butter chips, stacked on a marble surface. Blurred cookies and a glass of milk are in the background.

Levain-Style Chocolate Cookies with Melty Peanut Butter

A creamy cheesecake on a cake stand with one slice being lifted out, showing the smooth filling and golden-brown crust.

Impossibly Creamy Salted Caramel Cheesecake

A large oval white baking dish filled with a golden-brown baked pudding or casserole, with a portion scooped out using a wooden spoon, revealing a moist, textured interior. The dish sits on a wooden board.

Cheesy Caramelized Onion Soufflé (Simple & Elegant)

A slice of sticky toffee pudding topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, drizzled with caramel sauce, sits on a decorative blue-and-white plate with a fork beside it.

Warm Sticky Toffee Pudding with Buttery Toffee Sauce

A slice of pumpkin cheesecake with a graham cracker crust sits on a white plate, topped with a swirl of whipped cream. A fork and a bowl of whipped cream are nearby, and the rest of the cheesecake is in the background.

Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake with Cinnamon Whipped Cream

A slice of quiche with a golden crust sits on a plate beside fresh blueberries and raspberries. A bite has been taken from the quiche, revealing its creamy filling. The rest of the quiche is in the background.

Impossibly Creamy Deep Dish Quiche Lorraine with Flaky Crust

Six pieces of golden-brown focaccia bread are arranged on a wooden cutting board, next to a serrated knife. The bread has a puffy, dimpled surface and is sprinkled with coarse salt.

Homemade Schiacciata Bread (for Italian Sandwiches!)

A close-up of a quiche with a golden, flaky crust on a round marble serving board, with part of the quiche sliced and a textured gray and white background.

Deep Dish Pâte Brisée (Flaky French Pastry Dough)

A plate with white rice, a cooked fish fillet topped with green herb sauce, and roasted cherry tomatoes on the vine, garnished with chopped herbs. The plate sits on a wooden board next to a napkin.

How To Bake A Whole Fish In A Salt Crust

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Seriously delicious food is my happy place, and that’s exactly what you can expect to find here! I’m a trained NYC chef who likes to cook elevated, yet unfussy recipes. Our hope is that you’ll come for the food, stay for a glass of wine, and leave feeling completely satisfied. At Well Seasoned, we’ll teach you about the importance of cooking with high quality ingredients, and help you become more efficient in the kitchen. We also pride ourselves on planning easy, cohesive menus, no matter the occasion. Grab an apron and get ready to look like the kitchen god(dess) that you are!

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