Salads are way more fun to eat if you put lots of goodies on them, and this Easter Egg Beet and Citrus Salad is no exception. I always make lots extra of all the good stuff and then keep it on hand all week, to encourage me to eat my greens. The beautiful jewel colored […]
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After you’ve got your guests settled in with a Pamplemosa, it’s time to bring out the Rhubarb Coffee Cake with Crumb Topping to keep them happy while the rest of Easter Brunch heats up. This is my go-to coffee cake- sort of. The truth is I’m a kitchen-sinker when it comes to lots of classics, […]
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What’s in a name? Well, when you’re asking about the breakfast cocktail Pamplemosa, grapefruit juice and champagne. Flashback to 2006. My sister and I, (and later Sam!), enjoyed a “Thursday is our day off” adventure club. We’d beach and brunch or hike and lunch or late afternoon swim and gin cocktails drink followed by fancy […]
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What’s the big deal with Challah French Toast? Why would I be so specific about the bread? There are few breads better suited to French toast than challah. It’s tender and rich and super willing to hold lots and lots of egg batter. To made it extra special, I load my batter with orange zest […]
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In the Winter, it can be hard work to make salads that excite and inspire the senses, which is precisely why I love this Winter Salad with Green Apples and Golden Beets. It’s chock-full of texture, flavor, and color, the keys to making any salad exciting. And this time of year, when root vegetables are […]
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There’s something about this particular chicken salad that says “ladies lunching” to me, hence the name, Ladies Lunching Chicken Salad. Perhaps because it’s so pretty, and just a touch sweet? Maybe, but more likely it’s the mere fact that it’s so good it warrants the purchase of fresh croissants and an invitation to the most […]
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Cherry Lime Scones, Heart-shaped for Valentine’s are a big deal in our house. I’m not the earliest of risers, and Marc eats breakfast immediately upon waking, so cooking brunch or breakfast for him is a rare thing. It’s really a guests thing. Complicating matters, Marc’s favorite meal of the day is breakfast. So, the best […]
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It’s possible I like these Leftover Eggnog Pancakes even better than the Nog from which they’re made. And I really like the Nog. They’re a Swedish pancake style, but they’re heavier than my traditional cakes, since there’s all that cream and sugar in them. And alcohol. Don’t forget about that. Leftover Eggnog Pancakes are a reason […]
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Bruschetta is a great make ahead appetizer and this Fava Bean and Orange Bruschetta is both gorgeous and unexpected. With frozen vegetables and plentiful citrus fruits, it’s festive and seasonal. Fava Bean and Orange Bruschetta is also fairly healthy, which is a great way to ring in the New Year. 1 cup fava beans, shelled and […]
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For a tamale party, you’re going to need lots of snacks and drinks, so Guacamole is a must. It’s a serious crowd pleaser and you get to eat avocados. My favorite. Make sure you read to the bottom of my Guacamole recipe, the real prize to this recipe is the “notes” at the bottom: what […]
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This Cranberry Butternut Squash Bread Pudding is a wonderful make-ahead Winter brunch dish. It’s great sweet or savory and I like it best served as breakfast, not dessert. In fact, this started as a very savory butternut squash bread pudding I made as a side years ago for Thanksgiving. Though it was good, it was […]
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The second almond dessert of the week, as promised: Danish Puffs. The flaky crust, the custardy egg puff that is pâte à choux, the buttery sweet almond frosting, the crunchy almonds… such an amazing complement. My mom, sister and I used to make these on Christmas Eve and then we frosted them Christmas morning, while […]
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