Someone once gave me a large box of apples and I needed a way to use them up before they spoiled. I came up with this one morning and the kids loved it. I teach this recipe to middle-school cooking classes, and I enjoy hearing how the students use this dish at home. Sautéed apples...Read More

Making this basic, homemade granola is extremely simple and economical. You can easily vary the ingredients to suit your own taste. INGREDIENTS: 3 cups organic quick-cooking oatmeal 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut 1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds 1/4 cup hulled sesame seeds 1/3 cup butter or vegetable oil 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 dash...Read More

This dish is a riff on a Mexican dish called “migas,” which is traditionally made with older corn tortillas. This one uses tortilla chips. You can use old stale ones and smaller broken bits in the bottom of the bag, but fresh chips work fine too. My son is not a fan of eggs, but...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 2 ounces butter 6 ounces onions, chopped 20 ounces cream 6 large eggs 8 ounces aged cheddar, grated* 8 ounces grilled carrots, chopped 8 ounces grilled eggplant, chopped 8 ounces grilled red peppers, chopped 8 ounces grilled summer squash, chopped Salt and pepper to taste METHOD: Preheat oven to 325°F. Coat oven-proof large baking...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 4 slices day-old French bread, sliced 1 inch thick 1 vanilla bean, split 1 tablespoon orange zest 2 eggs 1 cup cream (or half and half) Butter, for cooking 2 cups strawberries, sliced or halved 2-4 tablespoons sugar (or honey) 2-4 tablespoons high-quality Balsamic vinegar 2 teaspoons Meyer lemon juice 2 tablespoons mint leaves,...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1 loaf brioche or challah, sliced 1” thick, night before 3 eggs, beaten            1 egg yolk            1 cup cream            1 cup milk            1/2 cinnamon stick 1 clove            1 star anise            1/2 vanilla bean, scraped            1 tablespoon baking oil spray (Pam)   2 tablespoons butter            3 cups farm fresh berries, washed and trimmed as needed           ...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 3 lbs. jumbo asparagus, trimmed and peeled 1/2 lb. shallots or spring onions, sliced 1/4 lb. bacon, cut into lardons (small strips, about 3/8 inch wide) 12 fresh eggs 1 tablespoon white vinegar 1/4 cup bread crumbs, toasted 4 egg yolks 2 tablespoons lukewarm water 1 tablespoon Meyer lemon juice 1 teaspoon Tabasco 1...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1 cup boiling water 1 cup yellow cornmeal 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon soda 1 cup buttermilk 1/2 cup fresh corn kernels 1 large egg, lightly beaten 2 tablespoons melted cooled unsalted butter, plus additional butter METHOD: Bring 1 cup of water to...Read More

Serve these delicious corn cakes with maple syrup. INGREDIENTS: 1 cup water 1 cup yellow cornmeal 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon coarse salt 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 cup buttermilk 1/2 cup fresh corn kernels (one ear of corn) 1 large egg, lightly beaten 2 tablespoons melted cooled unsalted butter, plus...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1 1/4 cups flour 2 tablespoon sugar 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 egg 1 1/2 cups buttermilk     2 tablespoons melted butter METHOD: Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk egg and melted butter...Read More