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Olive Oil Pumpkin Bread with Carrots and Zucchini. I threw out my family recipe for pumpkin bread—this one is much, much better.
Cappuccino-Fudge Cheesecake: dark chocolate crust, creamy espresso coffee filling, slightly tart sour cream layer, chocolate ganache. Madness.
A few tips on homemade pizza, and some ideas for toppings
The freshest sea scallops in a rich chanterelle mushroom sauce
Chicken thighs and drumsticks marinated in blood orange marmalade, ginger, and soy. A little retro, very delicious.
Greek-ish grilled feta sandwich with sautéed green garlic.
Building a smoky grilled cheese sandwich with sopressata, smoked gouda, and fried sage.
Make a decadent brunch at home for cheap: double vanilla french toast with homemade vanilla-infused bourbon.
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Sophisticated tiramisu made with farm-fresh cream, mascarpone, marsala and kahlua. Assemble ahead for a party!
Sweet cream scones made the old fashioned way. Perfect for brunch or tea.
Salmon Northwest-Style: Broiled rare with soy-honey and wasabi sauces. Delicious fish.
Port-braised lamb shanks with coriander, fennel and star anise. Braising makes weeknight entertaining easy.
Fresh plum and goat cheese tart with a sprinkle of salt.
Thai Green Curry Stir Fry with Kaffir Lime
Sweet Chili Sauce makes a great stir fry wrap.
Duck salad with crispy duck fat potatoes and bitter greens.
Perfect fall pears for a Pear Crumble with Crystallized Ginger