Quiche Lorraine

  Quiche lorraine (named after the Lorraine region of France) is a popular variant that was originally an open pie with eggs, cream and lardons. In English-speaking countries, modern preparations of the dish usually include mature cheese (Cheddar cheese often being used in British varieties), and the lardons are replaced by bacon.This version uses bacon […]

Flaky, Tender, and Nutty Whole Wheat Pie Crust

  Whole wheat flour makes this flaky crust especially tender, with the nutty, toasted aroma of whole wheat bread. Its heartiness is perfect for savory applications like chicken pot pie and quiche, but it's graham-like flavor is an excellent match for fall fruit pies like apple and pear.Why it works:Whole wheat flour provides flavor and […]

Coriander Seed Bundt Cake

Coriander seed—not the leafy part of the same plant known as cilantro— is not just for savory Indian, Asian, and Middle Eastern cooking. Taste a crunchy seed right from the jar and discover its delightfully bright, citrusy, floral flavor. You'll wonder, as I did, why it doesn't appear more regularly in Western baked goods.Whether you […]

Triple-Chocolate Cookies

These cookies are extremely rich and perfect for true dark chocolate lovers.They are brownie-like with loads of deep chocolate flavor but not dense at all.

Leek & Artichoke Frittata

Use this recipe as a template for creating any variety of pressure cooker frittata you like, changing up the vegetables and cheese to suit your taste and what you have on hand. Shallots, scallions, or onion can stand in for the leeks. Any cooked vegetable can be substituted for the artichokes. So if you were […]

Sautéed Asparagus and Peas

This easy spring saute with leeks, asparagus, and peas is enriched with butter and brightened with lemon zest.

Extra-Corny Cornbread Muffins

  Made with cornmeal and studded with fresh corn kernels, these not-too-sweet tender muffins are just as good alongside barbecue as they are slathered with butter at the breakfast table.

Cheddar Beer Bread Rolls

These cheesy rolls pack a lot of flavor considering their short ingredient list. Thanks to the beer, they’re also especially light and fluffy, taking any meal to the next level. But they’re also perfect all on their own, slathered with butter.

Old-Fashioned Butterscotch Pudding

The Best Butterscotch Pudding Is Homemade. This unfussy, old-fashioned recipe is easy to stir together on top of the stove, and hard to mess up. The flavor of butterscotch pudding comes from dark brown sugar that’s been caramelized in butter and rounded out with vanilla. I also like to spike the mixture with a little […]

Shockingly Easy No-Knead Focaccia

If you want to fill your kitchen with the smell of fresh-baked bread but you’re nervous about shaping a boule or working with a starter, focaccia is the best place to begin. We’re not exaggerating when we say it requires zero skill and provides ample opportunity to be amazed by yourself and by the wonders […]