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! My butternut squash carbonara is everything you love about a classic carbonara (glossy, pepper-flecked strands of spaghetti, a sharp hit of Parmigiano Reggiano, salty shards of crispy bacon) with a fall twist: a velvety sauce of caramelized roasted butternut squash, sweet onion, garlic, and fresh sage. It’s one of my favorite restaurant-worthy pasta dinners to make at home once the farmers market tables are stacked high with winter squash. And no, there’s not a drop of cream in here. True to carbonara form, that silky, clingy…
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…
Continue ReadingHow to Make Traditional Italian Tiramisu at Home
Despite it’s elegant reputation, classic tiramisu is surprisingly simple to make at home — no baking required. This recipe is the same one I’ve been serving to friends and family for over a decade, so trust me when I say this has survived dozens of tests and received raved reviews by all. Note that it needs to chill for 8 hours (or overnight) before serving. It’s worth your time and patience, I promise. With layers of espresso-soaked ladyfingers, zabaglione (a creamy mascarpone custard), homemade whipped cream, and a generous dusting…
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