Baked Ziti with Ricotta & Sausage is a classic Italian dish, perfect for busy weeknights and special occasions alike. Creamy ricotta cheese, savory sausage, and tangy marinara sauce, all baked together with al dente ziti and plenty of fresh mozzarella cheese until golden brown and bubbly. This one is loved by the whole family! Another reason to love baked ziti? It can be entirely prepped ahead of time! Assemble entirely, then refrigerate and bake before dinner. Alternatively, you can pop the whole dish in the freezer and bake off another…
Continue ReadingCrispy Potato Galette with Smoked Salmon & Crème Fraîche
The Smoked Salmon Breakfast Of My Dreams! Calling all potato and smoked salmon lovers! This Crispy Potato Galette with Smoked Salmon is an easy and elegant appetizer or breakfast dish (my daughter, Nora, and I happily eat this to start our day!). Layers of thinly sliced potatoes tossed lovingly with melted butter are layered into a cast-iron skillet with lots of grated Parmesan cheese and then roasted. Once out of the oven, invert onto a plate, then top with creme fraiche, dill, silky smooth smoked salmon, chopped red onion, and…
Continue ReadingCroissant Bread Pudding with Espresso Crème Anglaise
Croissant Bread Pudding with Espresso Crème Anglaise is a truly decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. Rich, buttery croissants are soaked in a vanilla custard base and then baked until golden brown. The best part? The bottom of the bread pudding is impossibly moist, but the tops of the croissants are earth-shatteringly crispy! Before you begin, be sure to make and chill our Espresso Crème Anglaise (full recipe below)! It’s a smooth, creamy dessert sauce with a rich coffee flavor that is the perfect contrast to the warm,…
Continue ReadingTender Chocolate Chip Mandel Bread (Jewish Cookies)
Say hello to your new favorite cookie recipe: twice-baked Chocolate Chip Mandel Bread! This traditional Jewish cookie, referred to in Yiddish as mandelbrot (which translates to almond bread) is similar to Italian biscotti, but with a more soft and tender interior. They’re still crunchy on the outside! If you love almond extract in desserts as much as I do, these cookies are sure to become a favorite. They boast a rich almond flavor with lots of added chocolate chips. The very best part is when you dunk mandel bread cookies…
Continue ReadingCreamy & Cheesy Butternut Squash Carbonara
A Fall-Inspired Carbonara Pasta! Homemade Italian carbonara is already one of my all-time favorite pasta recipes, but the addition of Roasted Butternut Squash and fresh sage takes it over the top. This creamy, cheesy Butternut Squash Carbonara truly tastes like fall. Why this recipe works Roast cubed butternut squash and sweet onion with ground cinnamon and a few smashed garlic cloves, then purée to create a smooth sauce. This, along with lots of freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, black pepper, and egg yolks create the most perfect carbonara sauce! Toss…
Continue ReadingEspresso Crème Anglaise (Coffee Dessert Sauce)
Espresso Crème Anglaise is a luxuriously creamy custard infused with the bold, flavor of espresso. It’s a dessert sauce that’s not overly sweet, allowing the rich coffee flavor to shine through. The texture is smooth and velvety, coating your tongue with a delightful warmth that lingers like a fine espresso. Surprisingly, creme anglaise is surprisingly easy to prepare, making it a perfect choice for impressing guests or indulging in a personal treat. Give it a try with my flaky croissant bread pudding or over a decadent flourless chocolate cake! I…
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