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

INGREDIENTS: 8 ounces mascarpone cheese, room temperature 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 2 tablespoons milk 4 teaspoons sugar Apricot jam 24 fresh apricots 12 slices brioche bread 8 eggs 1/2 cup milk Vegetable oil METHOD: In a mixing bowl, combine mascarpone, cream cheese, vanilla and almond...Read More

Make-ahead French toast is a great time saver for brunch! Use extra thick-cut Texas egg bread, if you can find it. Otherwise, use challah or brioche and slice the bread yourself. INGREDIENTS: Butter (for greasing large baking pan) 8 1-inch-thick egg bread slices 2 cups half and half 6 eggs 1 tablespoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 2 cups all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 3/4 teaspoon fine salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 2 cups buttermilk 2 large eggs 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled Vegetable oil 2 cups fresh blueberries Powdered sugar, if desired Butter and maple syrup, for serving METHOD: Heat the oven...Read More