Uova in Purgatorio
by Gianni Scappin and Vincenzo Lauria
from A Tavola: Recipes and Reflections on Traditional Italian Home Cooking
(Lebhar-Friedman Books, 2009)
Serves 4
This simple dish, called eggs in purgatory because the sauce the eggs float in bubbles …

by Sara Engram and Katie Luber with Kimberly Toqe
from The Spice Kitchen: Everyday Cooking with Organic Spices
(Andrews McMeel Publishing, 2009)
Serves 4
Elegant but easy, a frittata is perfect for those special-occasion breakfasts. The basil and anise …

by Sur La Table and Cindy Mushet
from The Art and Soul of Baking
(Andrews McMeel Publishing, 2009)
Makes 12 muffins
Who says muffins have to be sweet? These feta, roasted pepper, and basil muffins are a great savory …

by Martha Stewart Living
from Martha Stewart’s Cupcakes
(Clarkson Potter, 2009)
Makes 30 standard or 60 mini
The summery combination of blueberries and whipped cream tops berry-filled cupcakes. The muffin-like cakes, which can also be served for breakfast or …

by Erin McKenna
from Babycakes
(Clarkson Potter, 2009)
Makes 8
Until the bagel made its way across the San Diego County border from the East Coast and nudged its way into our bread box in the early 1980s, my …

by Erin McKenna
from Babycakes
(Clarkson Potter, 2009)
Makes 8
If you are unfamiliar with johnnycakes, thank me now: Your life is about to change forever. (All you others, pat yourselves on the back and grab a cookie sheet.) …

by Erin McKenna
from Babycakes
(Clarkson Potter, 2009)
Makes 8
This is as close to a traditional scone as BabyCakes NYC comes. I 86’ed the butter, obviously, and played up the sweet, all without abandoning the light-yet-satisfying texture. I …

by Nancy Baggett
from Kneadlessly Simple: Fabulous, Fuss-Free, No-Knead Breads
(John Wiley & Sons, Inc, 2009)
Makes 1 large loaf, 12 to 14 slices
I often find the seeds in breads a distraction, but in this case they make …

by Gale Gand
from Gale Gand’s Brunch!: 100 Fantastic Recipes for the Weekend’s Best Meal 
(Clarkson Potter, 2009)
Serves 4
This dish is simple to make but very attractive—the pastry chef in me loves that. Lining muffin tins with ham serves …