This fresh fruit kuchen is sort of a cross between a flan and a fruit-filled pancake. It’s not too sweet, and is delicious as a dessert or even for breakfast or brunch! If you don’t have fresh apricots, feel free to substitute sliced peaches or nectarines. For Crust: In a food processor bowl, combine: 1...Read More

Cherry clafoutis makes a wonderful Memorial Day dessert and is one of the best ways to celebrate our short season of cherries. This is a simplified version of the classic French dessert — we prefer to pit our cherries, rather than leaving them whole. It is best served warm, ideally fresh out of the oven....Read More

Planning an Easter brunch for the family or hosting a relaxed Sunday gathering with friends? Hosting a weekend brunch is a breeze with most of the prep work done ahead, ensuring you get to join the fun too! Crafting a brunch menu entails a mix of savory and sweet offerings served buffet-style. From overnight French...Read More

Bostock is an almond-flavored baked French toast, a favorite Parisienne breakfast with a cup of rich strong coffee. It’s lovely served for brunch — just add a fresh fruit salad. INGREDIENTS: Almond Syrup 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup water 2 tablespoons honey 1 teaspoon almond extract 1 teaspoon vanilla Pinch salt Frangipane 2 tablespoons...Read More

French toast for a crowd can be tricky — but this baked dish makes it easy to serve a lot of guests using the same ingredients. Whether you’re preparing a holiday brunch for friends or making a big breakfast for your family, this make-ahead dish is perfect. Top and serve with warm strawberry sauce. INGREDIENTS:...Read More

Succulent wine-poached pears stuffed with a creamy blue cheese filling are equally delicious as a first course or sophisticated dessert. Poached pears also make a sublime addition to a weekend brunch menu. INGREDIENTS: For Poached Pears: 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup water 1 vanilla bean, split, scraped 1 sprig fresh rosemary Rind of 1...Read More

A simple, fall dessert —  for a stunning presentation, plate with a dollop of whipped cream or a small scoop of vanilla ice cream. These baked pears are equally good served at brunch! INGREDIENTS: 4 pears, any variety, almost ripe (peeled) 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup butter 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1...Read More

Serve this flavorful vegetable tart with a robust red wine and simple green salad for dinner, or as a brunch dish. INGREDIENTS: Crust: 2 cups flour 1 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/3 cup water 1 egg 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp coarse grind black pepper Filling: 1 small eggplant, cut in half lengthwise and...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: 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