Yogurt Flatbreads
In 2012 we had a house fire and, among the many losses due to the asbestos wrapped around the pipes in the duct system, were my files of...
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Feb 3, 2020
Easy (Squid Ink) Flatbreads
The squid ink added interesting color and a tiny bit of additional salinity to these flatbreads, which would have been excellent without...
Jan 11, 2020
Bao Buns
Much as I love bao, especially those stuffed with char siu, I have never made them properly before. All of the recipes I read made them...
Nov 4, 2019
Bonus Recipe: Cinnamon Apple Muffins
I couldn't sleep last night and was up at 5 am. I decided that, rather than watch something or lie in bed and fret, I would be productive...
Oct 5, 2019
Buttermilk Pancakes
Ladies and Gentlemen, Dear Readers, here is an On the Menu first: I am posting an item without adapting the inspiration recipe AT ALL. I...
Sep 28, 2019
Margherita Pizza Tear and Share
This looks fancy-ish for a pizza but was actually a very simple dough to make and an easy technique to implement, with stellar results. I...
Apr 29, 2019
⏰ Lamb Flatbreads
I happened to have a ball of this dough in the freezer, but you could also use this one for a less robust crust, or even buy a ball of...
Mar 3, 2019
Homemade Burger Buns
I have made burger buns on many occasions in the past from this recipe, as well as this one. Last night I used the first one but, upon...
Feb 24, 2019
Chicken à La King Reboot with Pot Pie Crust
L. and I were so excited to dig into this that I forgot to take a picture of the Chicken à la King reboot, juicy and pale primrose...
Feb 6, 2019
Short Rib and Vegetable Pot Pie
To say that I was pleased with myself after making this is a bit of an understatement. Those of you who subscribe to this blog know that...
Dec 2, 2018
Dutch Baby
My friend came over for a quick brunch before the movies and, because she is one my oldest friends, I knew that the way to her heart was...
Sep 28, 2018
Cheddar Quesadilla
I used to make these for L. all the time when he was small so they have the nostalgia factor in our house. And they taste good. The...
Jun 24, 2018
Bonus Recipe: Easy No Yeast Olive Oil Flatbreads
I had some chicken tikka masala left over from last night's dinner; we liked it enough to want it again for lunch. That being said, I was...
May 28, 2018
Everything but the Grill Burger Buns
We have cheddar powder in the house, which we sprinkle over popcorn from time to time. It was therefore a serendipitous coincidence that,...
Feb 10, 2018
Buttermilk Biscuits
Thank goodness these biscuits are truly amazing since I both grated the knuckles of my left hand off while making them and burned two...
Nov 22, 2017
Fortnum and Mason Inspired Welsh Rarebit
When we lived in London, L. was 3 and we would, on occasion, go to Fortnum and Mason for a special treat lunch. We always had the same...
Feb 13, 2016
Homemade Soft Buns for Sandwiches
This is the most forgiving bread recipe that I have ever come across. I was looking for a dough that I could use for sandwiches and the...
Dec 21, 2015
Homemade Burger Buns
Much as I dislike the exacting rules needed for making desserts (being more of an instinctive, mad-scientist sort of a cook), I enjoy the...
Nov 20, 2015
My Go To Dough
This is my go-to dough. It gets made on a regular basis and can be used as a pizza crust, or rolled out to make homemade cinnamon buns...
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