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Pain Perdu with Crème Fraîche and Raspberries

Pain Perdu with Crème Fraîche and Raspberries

June 8, 2009 Leave a Comment posted by Linda Avery  
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This recipe for Pain Perdu (French toast) is made with golden eggy bread, tart raspberries, and rich cream. It’s a knockout dessert or a weekend brunch dish.

Rosemary Mini Breads

Rosemary Mini Breads

July 9, 2008 1 Comment posted by Linda Avery  
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Little golden-brown rosemary mini breads make a great addition to a bread basket or a holiday table. Olives stud the loaves, giving them more character.

Blue Cheese Pecan Bread

Blue Cheese Pecan Bread

May 9, 2008 1 Comment posted by Linda Avery  
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Blue cheese, pecans and plenty of black pepper flavor this savory bread. Tear off a hunk or toast thin slices. Either way, have some white wine nearby.

Let’s Make a Date Muffins

Let’s Make a Date Muffins

April 15, 2008 10 Comments posted by Julie Dreyfoos  
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Adding a Medjool date puree to the batter results in a rich, moist muffin. Toffee streusel with toasted pecans is drizzled over the batter just before baking.

Stollen

Stollen

November 9, 2007 Leave a Comment posted by Linda Avery  
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Stollen is a traditional Christmas sweet bread. This version is rich with a cream and marzipan filling and studded with nuts and dried fruits. Stollen make great holiday gifts.

Brioche

Brioche

May 9, 2007 2 Comments posted by Linda Avery  
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Brioche isn’t just for breakfast and it’s easier to make than you might think. For a savory treat, bake rolls with a small square of goat cheese.

Baking-Powder Biscuits with Strawberry Freezer Jam

Baking-Powder Biscuits with Strawberry Freezer Jam

May 9, 2007 Leave a Comment posted by Julie Dreyfoos  
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Fresh, light baking powder biscuits are smeared with a bright, easy-to-make strawberry jam. These flaky biscuits are best when eaten right from the oven.

Crispy Herbed Flatbread

Crispy Herbed Flatbread

April 16, 2007 Leave a Comment posted by Julie Dreyfoos  
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Your guests will want seconds of these crisp thin triangles of herb infused flatbread. A pasta machine is the secret to rolling out thin sheets of dough.

Challah Bread Pudding with Carrot Crème Anglaise

Challah Bread Pudding with Carrot Crème Anglaise

April 15, 2007 Leave a Comment posted by Julie Dreyfoos  
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Dry, leftover challa results in crispy on the outside, moist and tender on the inside bread pudding. For a sauce, this carrot crème anglaise is unique.

Almond, Pear, and Chocolate Brioche

Almond, Pear, and Chocolate Brioche

April 15, 2007 Leave a Comment posted by Julie Dreyfoos  
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These baked French breakfast brioche, or sweet eggy bread, are topped with a hefty dollop of luscious almond cream and crowned with gently poached pear slices.

Herbed Bread and Celery Stuffing

Herbed Bread and Celery Stuffing

October 9, 2006 Leave a Comment posted by Linda Avery  
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This bread stuffing is filled with celery, onion, thyme, basil, parsley. It’s a great for turkey or chicken. Make this stuffing for Thanksgiving. You’ll thank us.

Portuguese Savory Cheese Loaf

Portuguese Savory Cheese Loaf

May 10, 2006 Leave a Comment posted by David Leite  
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A Portuguese cakey bread stuffed with a Cheddar-like cheese called Queijo Sao Jorge and studded with bits of smoked ham called presunto. Utterly delicious.

Portuguese Corn Bread

Portuguese Corn Bread

September 10, 2005 Leave a Comment posted by David Leite  
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Broa, or Portuguese cornbread, has a distinctive whitish crust, which cracks to reveal a golden-brown crumb. This is a toothsome, hearty bread.

Yankee Bacon and Onion Scones

Yankee Bacon and Onion Scones

November 9, 2004 4 Comments posted by Linda Avery  
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Filled with bacon and onion, these savory New England scones are usually served with soups, stews, and roasted meats, but they make a great breakfast too.

Deep-Dish Brioche French Toast

Deep-Dish Brioche French Toast

October 4, 2004 Leave a Comment posted by David Leite  
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Here French toast is made even more delicious by layering brioche in a deep dish and adding cream cheese, pecan, raisins, and plenty of spices.

Chocolate Sauerkraut Cake with Chocolate Glaze

Chocolate Sauerkraut Cake with Chocolate Glaze

July 4, 2004 Leave a Comment posted by David Lebovitz  
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No typo in this title, it’s a sauerkraut cake with chocolate – a fine dessert. In this mellow relationship, the chocolate tempers the bite of sauerkraut.

Sam the Argentine Baker’s Medium Rye Bread

Sam the Argentine Baker’s Medium Rye Bread

May 9, 2004 Leave a Comment posted by Linda Avery  
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This lighter rye bread recipe combines both rye flour and rye bran with all-purpose flour for a more delicate bread with just the right amount of chewiness.

Greek Walnut and Currant Rolls

Greek Walnut and Currant Rolls

May 9, 2004 Leave a Comment posted by Linda Avery  
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Studded with walnuts and dried currants, these rolls were traditionally made in Greece with a quick rising dough to be eaten just after sundown.

Country Focaccia with Red Pepper Topping

Country Focaccia with Red Pepper Topping

May 9, 2004 1 Comment posted by Julie Dreyfoos  
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This recipes for rustic italian bread, focaccia, is studded with sage leaves and smothered on top with red bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, and basil.

Banana Bread

Banana Bread

April 15, 2004 2 Comments posted by Julie Dreyfoos  
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Don’t toss those overripe bananas. This quick banana bread recipe is moist and flavorful. Toasted walnuts add a bit of crunch. Keeps longer than it lasts.

Beer and Cheese Muffins

Beer and Cheese Muffins

March 9, 2004 Leave a Comment posted by Linda Avery  
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What might seem like an unlikely duo is a winning combination. Amber beer and Cheddar cheese are helped by Dijon mustard to make a savory, delicious muffin.

Savory Bangkok Waffles with Dipping Sauce

Savory Bangkok Waffles with Dipping Sauce

August 10, 2003 Leave a Comment posted by Linda Avery  
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These lacy Asian waffles are more like pancakes made with tiny shrimp, coconut milk, lime juice, and cilantro. The sauce adds a touch of saltiness and heat.

Potato Rosemary Focaccia

Potato Rosemary Focaccia

May 9, 2003 Leave a Comment posted by Linda Avery  
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An intense herb oil of basil, parsley, oregano, rosemary, garlic an thyme is drizzled atop focaccia loaded with slices of potato, onions, and rosemary.

Sardine Pizza

Sardine Pizza

May 7, 2003 Leave a Comment posted by Linda Avery  
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A thin crisp pizza crust holds a sauce made from crushed tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, caramelized garlic, olives, and the star of this pizza, sardines.

Sourdough Dressing with Sausage and Prunes

Sourdough Dressing with Sausage and Prunes

November 1, 2001 1 Comment posted by Julie Dreyfoos  
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A great stuffing for Thanksgiving dinner, this recipe pairs pork with prunes for a savory-sweet side dish that goes well with the holiday turkey.

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