chef john's lemon bars

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• for the shortbread crust:
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
• 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• for the lemon layer:
• 2 large eggs
• 1 large egg yolk
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon confectioners' sugar, or to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 50 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 40 mins


• place an oven rack into middle position in oven and preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly oil an 8x8-inch baking dish.
• place 1 cup flour and butter in a mixing bowl and mash with the back of a spatula or wooden spoon until thoroughly combined. mix in 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar, vanilla extract, and salt; mash mixture together until mixture looks like a slightly crumbly cookie dough.
• moisten your fingers with a little water and press dough into bottom of prepared baking dish. use a fork to prick holes all over the crust.
• bake crust on center rack in the preheated oven until crust edges are barely golden brown, 22 minutes.
• beat eggs and egg yolks together in a bowl; whisk in white sugar and 2 tablespoons flour until smooth. add lemon juice and lemon zest; whisk for 2 minutes. pour lemon custard over crust.
• bake on center rack until custard is set and top has a thin white sugary crust, 25 minutes. let cool completely before cutting into bars. dip knife into very hot water, run around the edge, and cut into 16 squares. dust cookies with 1 teaspoon confectioners' sugar.

Naan

Ingredients

• Servings: 14
• 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
• 1 cup warm water
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 3 tablespoons milk
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 4 1/2 cups bread flour
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic (optional)
• 1/4 cup butter, melted

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 7 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs


• in a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. let stand about 10 minutes, until frothy. stir in sugar, milk, egg, salt, and enough flour to make a soft dough. knead for 6 to 8 minutes on a lightly floured surface, or until smooth. place dough in a well oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and set aside to rise. let it rise 1 hour, until the dough has doubled in volume.
• punch down dough, and knead in garlic. pinch off small handfuls of dough about the size of a golf ball. roll into balls, and place on a tray. cover with a towel, and allow to rise until doubled in size, about 30 minutes.
• during the second rising, preheat grill to high heat.
• at grill side, roll one ball of dough out into a thin circle. lightly oil grill. place dough on grill, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until puffy and lightly browned. brush uncooked side with butter, and turn over. brush cooked side with butter, and cook until browned, another 2 to 4 minutes. remove from grill, and continue the process until all the naan has been prepared.

Naan

Ingredients

• Servings: 14
• 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
• 1 cup warm water
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 3 tablespoons milk
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 4 1/2 cups bread flour
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic (optional)
• 1/4 cup butter, melted

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 7 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs


• in a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. let stand about 10 minutes, until frothy. stir in sugar, milk, egg, salt, and enough flour to make a soft dough. knead for 6 to 8 minutes on a lightly floured surface, or until smooth. place dough in a well oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and set aside to rise. let it rise 1 hour, until the dough has doubled in volume.
• punch down dough, and knead in garlic. pinch off small handfuls of dough about the size of a golf ball. roll into balls, and place on a tray. cover with a towel, and allow to rise until doubled in size, about 30 minutes.
• during the second rising, preheat grill to high heat.
• at grill side, roll one ball of dough out into a thin circle. lightly oil grill. place dough on grill, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until puffy and lightly browned. brush uncooked side with butter, and turn over. brush cooked side with butter, and cook until browned, another 2 to 4 minutes. remove from grill, and continue the process until all the naan has been prepared.

swedish tea ring

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• for the dough:
• 1 cup milk
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 tablespoon butter, room temperature
• 3 tablespoons white sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 1/4 cups bread flour
• 3/4 teaspoon active dry yeast
• for the filling:
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup raisins
• for the icing:
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 tablespoon milk, or as needed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs 20 mins


• in a bread machine, put milk, egg, butter, sugar, salt, bread flour, and yeast in the order suggested by the manufacturer. select the dough cycle and press start. when dough is mixed, transfer to a greased bowl; cover with plastic wrap and let rise until doubled, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
• grease 2 baking sheets or line them with parchment paper; set aside.
• divide dough in half. roll each piece out into rectangles about 12x16 inches. spread each dough rectangle with 1 tablespoon softened butter. in a small bowl, combine 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 3/4 cup light brown sugar, and 1/2 cup raisins.
• sprinkle cinnamon mixture buttered dough. roll them up jelly-roll fashion, along long side. pinch edges to seal. stretch and twist into rings, pinching ends to seal. place them seam-side down prepared baking sheets. using clean scissors, cut 2/3 way of the way through the loaf at about 1-inch intervals. spread each cut slightly. you wish to
• [at this point, the dough can be refrigerated: cover dough with greased plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. the next morning, let pastries come to room temperature for about half an hour before baking as directed in step 7.]
• alternately, cover each ring with a clean towel or greased plastic wrap and let loaves rise until double, about 40 minutes.
• arrange two oven racks so that both baking sheets will fit. preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• bake for 10 minutes in preheated; rotate baking sheets. bake until rings are light brown and the filling is oozing and bubbling, about 10 minutes more.
• in a small mixing bowl, combine confectioners sugar, almond extract, and milk until icing is desired consistency. drizzle icing over warm pastries.

Strawberry-rhubarb And Cream Bars

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1 cup butter, melted
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons corn syrup
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 5 cups chopped rhubarb
• 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 1/4 cups heavy whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 5 hrs 25 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease a 9x13-inch baking pan. chill a metal bowl in refrigerator.
• mix flour, pecans, butter, and white sugar in a bowl and press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
• bake the crust in the preheated oven until golden brown, 18 to 20 minutes; cool in pan on wire rack.
• mix 1 cup brown sugar, corn syrup, and cornstarch in a saucepan; stir in rhubarb. bring the rhubarb mixture to a boil; reduce heat and cook, stirring often, until thickened, 4 to 5 minutes. let the filling cool and stir in strawberries.
• beat cream cheese with confectioners' sugar in a bowl until smooth.
• pour heavy cream into chilled metal bowl and whip with an electric mixer until fluffy and the cream holds soft peaks, about 3 minutes. fold 1 cup of the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture; reserve remaining whipped cream.
• spread the cream cheese mixture over the cooled crust and top with the rhubarb mixture; spoon the remaining whipped cream over rhubarb layer. refrigerate until set and thoroughly chilled, 3 to 4 hours; sprinkle with 2 tablespoons brown sugar.

Avocado And Orange Sandwich

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 8 (1 ounce) slices whole-wheat bread
• 1 large navel orange, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch thick slices
• 2 large avocados - peeled, pitted, and sliced
• 1 (5 ounce) package alfalfa sprouts
• 2 teaspoons balsamic vinaigrette

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• arrange four of the bread slices on a flat surface; top each slice with two slices of orange, even amounts of avocado slices, and even amounts of sprouts. sprinkle each sandwich with 1/2 teaspoon of balsamic vinaigrette. top each with remaining bread slices and serve.

french baguettes

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 cup water
• 2 1/2 cups bread flour
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons bread machine yeast
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 tablespoon water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 50 mins


• place 1 cup water, bread flour, sugar, salt and yeast into bread machine pan in the order recommended by manufacturer. select dough cycle, and press start.
• when the cycle has completed, place dough in a greased bowl, turning to coat all sides. cover, and let rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes, or until doubled in bulk. dough is ready if indentation remains when touched.
• punch down dough. on a lightly floured surface, roll into a 16x12 inch rectangle. cut dough in half, creating two 8x12 inch rectangles. roll up each half of dough tightly, beginning at 12 inch side, pounding out any air as you go. roll gently back and forth to taper end. place 3 inches apart on a greased cookie sheet. make deep diagonal slashes across loaves every 2 inches, or make one lengthwise slash on each loaf. cover, and let rise in a warm place for 30 to 40 minutes, or until doubled in bulk.
• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). mix egg yolk with 1 tablespoon water; brush over tops of loaves.
• bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown.

Baklava

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1 (16 ounce) package phyllo dough
• 1 pound chopped nuts
• 1 cup butter
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup honey

Recipe

• preheat oven to 350 degrees f(175 degrees c). butter the bottoms and sides of a 9x13 inch pan.
• chop nuts and toss with cinnamon. set aside. unroll phyllo dough. cut whole stack in half to fit pan. cover phyllo with a dampened cloth to keep from drying out as you work. place two sheets of dough in pan, butter thoroughly. repeat until you have 8 sheets layered. sprinkle 2 - 3 tablespoons of nut mixture on top. top with two sheets of dough, butter, nuts, layering as you go. the top layer should be about 6 - 8 sheets deep.
• using a sharp knife cut into diamond or square shapes all the way to the bottom of the pan. you may cut into 4 long rows the make diagonal cuts. bake for about 50 minutes until baklava is golden and crisp.
• make sauce while baklava is baking. boil sugar and water until sugar is melted. add vanilla and honey. simmer for about 20 minutes.
• remove baklava from oven and immediately spoon sauce over it. let cool. serve in cupcake papers. this freezes well. leave it uncovered as it gets soggy if it is wrapped up.

double tomato bruschetta

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 6 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
• 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, stems removed
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 french baguette
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 7 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• preheat the oven on broiler setting.
• in a large bowl, combine the roma tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, basil, salt, and pepper. allow the mixture to sit for 10 minutes.
• cut the baguette into 3/4-inch slices. on a baking sheet, arrange the baguette slices in a single layer. broil for 1 to 2 minutes, until slightly brown.
• divide the tomato mixture evenly over the baguette slices. top the slices with mozzarella cheese.
• broil for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.

scalloped oysters i

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 pint shucked oysters
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs
• 25 buttery round crackers, crumbled
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 1/4 cup oyster liquid
• 2 tablespoons milk
• salt to taste
• ground black pepper to taste

Recipe

• preheat the oven to 450 degrees f (230 degrees c). butter a shallow baking dish.
• combine the bread crumbs and cracker crumbs, stir in the melted butter. place a thin layer of the crumb mixture in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. layer half the oysters over the crumbs and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. pour 2 tablespoons oyster liquid and 1 tablespoon milk over the top. repeat, layering remaining oysters in baking dish. season as before with salt and black pepper, if desired. pour remaining 2 tablespoons oyster liquid and 1 tablespoon milk over oysters; then cover the top layer of oysters with the remaining crumb mixture.
• bake at 450 degrees f (230 degrees c) for 30 minutes.

pain au chocolat (chocolate-filled croissant)

Ingredients

• Servings: 9
• 1/4 cup warm water
• 2 1/4 cups bread flour
• 2 tablespoons instant nonfat dry milk
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1 1/2 teaspoons instant yeast
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 8 (7 ounce) bars chocolate candy bar, broken into pieces
• 8 ounces semisweet chocolate chunks

Recipe

Preparation Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 4 hrs


• pour the water into a bread machine pan; add the flour. sprinkle the milk powder over the flour. place the sugar, salt, and 2 tablespoons of softened butter into the corners of the pan. make a small indent in the top of the dry ingredients and put the yeast in the indent. run the bread machine on the basic dough setting.
• meanwhile, lay out a sheet of waxed or parchment paper. shape the remaining 1/2 cup of butter into a 3x5 inch rectangle on the waxed paper; wrap and chill until ready to use.
• remove the butter from the refrigerator and allow to soften while you roll out the dough. turn the dough out a lightly floured surface. roll the dough into a 8x12 inch rectangle. place the butter on half of the dough, leaving a 1/2 inch border of dough on 3 sides. fold the other half of the dough over the butter and press the edges firmly to seal.
• roll the dough out to a 6x14 inch rectangle. fold the dough in thirds from the long ends, as you would fold a business letter. cover the dough loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
• remove the dough from the refrigerator. place it a lightly floured surface so that the folded edge faces you. roll the dough out again into a 6x14 inch rectangle, and fold into thirds. cover with plastic and chill for 20 minutes.
• repeat step 5, chilling for 30 minutes.
• in a small bowl, beat together the egg yolk and milk; set aside. grease two baking sheets.
• roll the dough out into a 12x21 inch rectangle. cut the dough into thirds in both directions, to make 9 rectangles. divide the chocolate among the rectangles. lightly brush the egg yolk mixture around the edges of each piece. starting at a short end, roll each piece of dough around the chocolate as if you were rolling a cigar. press the edges together to seal.
• place the pastries the prepared baking sheets; cover with greased plastic wrap and allow to rise in a warm place until they have doubled in size, about 30 minutes.
• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
• brush the top of the pastries with the remaining egg yolk mixture.
• bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 15 minutes. cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheets, then transfer pastries to wire racks. serve warm or at room temperature.

awesome sausage, apple and cranberry stuffing

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 1/2 cups cubed whole wheat bread
• 3 3/4 cups cubed white bread
• 1 pound ground turkey sausage
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 3/4 cup chopped celery
• 2 1/2 teaspoons dried sage
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried rosemary
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 apple, cored and chopped
• 3/4 cup dried cranberries
• 1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
• 1 cooked turkey liver, finely chopped
• 3/4 cup turkey stock
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 40 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degree f (175 degree c). spread the white and whole wheat bread cubes in a single layer on a large baking sheet. bake for 5 to 7 minutes in the preheated oven, or until evenly toasted. transfer toasted bread cubes to a large bowl.
• in a large skillet, cook the sausage and onions over medium heat, stirring and breaking up the lumps until evenly browned. add the celery, sage, rosemary, and thyme; cook, stirring, for 2 minutes to blend flavors.
• pour sausage mixture over bread in bowl. mix in chopped apple, dried cranberries, parsley, and liver. drizzle with turkey stock and melted butter, and mix lightly. allow stuffing to cool completely before loosely stuffing a turkey.

eggplant parmesan ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 3 eggplant, peeled and thinly sliced
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 4 cups italian seasoned bread crumbs
• 6 cups spaghetti sauce, divided
• 1 (16 ounce) package mozzarella cheese, shredded and divided
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• dip eggplant slices in egg, then in bread crumbs. place in a single layer on a baking sheet. bake in preheated oven for 5 minutes on each side.
• in a 9x13 inch baking dish spread spaghetti sauce to cover the bottom. place a layer of eggplant slices in the sauce. sprinkle with mozzarella and parmesan cheeses. repeat with remaining ingredients, ending with the cheeses. sprinkle basil on top.
• bake in preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until golden brown.

double tomato bruschetta

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 6 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
• 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, stems removed
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 french baguette
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 7 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• preheat the oven on broiler setting.
• in a large bowl, combine the roma tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, basil, salt, and pepper. allow the mixture to sit for 10 minutes.
• cut the baguette into 3/4-inch slices. on a baking sheet, arrange the baguette slices in a single layer. broil for 1 to 2 minutes, until slightly brown.
• divide the tomato mixture evenly over the baguette slices. top the slices with mozzarella cheese.
• broil for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.

banana banana bread

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup butter
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 2 1/3 cups mashed overripe bananas

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins

Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
• in a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. in a separate bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar. stir in eggs and mashed bananas until well blended. stir banana mixture into flour mixture; stir just to moisten. pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
• bake in preheated oven for 60 to 65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out a wire rack.

grandma's gingerbread pancakes

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground dried ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 egg
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1 1/2 cups water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ginger, and cinnamon in a bowl; set aside. beat the egg in a separate mixing bowl with the vanilla and molasses until smooth. whisk in the water until completely incorporated. stir the flour mixture into the molasses mixture until just combined -- a few lumps are okay.
• heat a lightly oiled griddle over medium-high heat. drop batter by large spoonfuls the griddle, and cook until form and the edges are dry. flip, and cook until browned on the other side. repeat with remaining batter.

chef john's lemon bars

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• for the shortbread crust:
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
• 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• for the lemon layer:
• 2 large eggs
• 1 large egg yolk
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon confectioners' sugar, or to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 50 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 40 mins


• place an oven rack into middle position in oven and preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly oil an 8x8-inch baking dish.
• place 1 cup flour and butter in a mixing bowl and mash with the back of a spatula or wooden spoon until thoroughly combined. mix in 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar, vanilla extract, and salt; mash mixture together until mixture looks like a slightly crumbly cookie dough.
• moisten your fingers with a little water and press dough into bottom of prepared baking dish. use a fork to prick holes all over the crust.
• bake crust on center rack in the preheated oven until crust edges are barely golden brown, 22 minutes.
• beat eggs and egg yolks together in a bowl; whisk in white sugar and 2 tablespoons flour until smooth. add lemon juice and lemon zest; whisk for 2 minutes. pour lemon custard over crust.
• bake on center rack until custard is set and top has a thin white sugary crust, 25 minutes. let cool completely before cutting into bars. dip knife into very hot water, run around the edge, and cut into 16 squares. dust cookies with 1 teaspoon confectioners' sugar.

double tomato bruschetta

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 6 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
• 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, stems removed
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 french baguette
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 7 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• preheat the oven on broiler setting.
• in a large bowl, combine the roma tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, basil, salt, and pepper. allow the mixture to sit for 10 minutes.
• cut the baguette into 3/4-inch slices. on a baking sheet, arrange the baguette slices in a single layer. broil for 1 to 2 minutes, until slightly brown.
• divide the tomato mixture evenly over the baguette slices. top the slices with mozzarella cheese.
• broil for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.

bazlama - turkish flat bread

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups warm water (110 degrees f/45 degrees c)
• 1/2 cup greek-style yogurt
• 4 cups all-purpose flour

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 4 hrs


• dissolve the yeast, sugar, and salt in the warm water. add the water and yogurt to the flour and mix well. the dough will be soft but not sticky. turn the dough out a lightly floured surface and shape it into a ball. cover the dough with a damp cloth and allow it to rise at room temperature for 3 hours.
• cut the dough into four portions. shape the dough into rounds and flatten each round as though you're making pizza dough. cover the rounds with a damp cloth and let the dough rest for 15 minutes.
• heat a cast iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. place one dough round in the skillet and bake until brown spots appear on the bottom, about 1 minute. flip the bread and bake for an additional minute. remove the bread and wrap it in a clean kitchen towel to keep warm.
• repeat with the remaining dough rounds. store any leftover flatbreads in an airtight container.

Naan

Ingredients

• Servings: 14
• 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
• 1 cup warm water
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 3 tablespoons milk
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 4 1/2 cups bread flour
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic (optional)
• 1/4 cup butter, melted

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 7 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs


• in a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. let stand about 10 minutes, until frothy. stir in sugar, milk, egg, salt, and enough flour to make a soft dough. knead for 6 to 8 minutes on a lightly floured surface, or until smooth. place dough in a well oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and set aside to rise. let it rise 1 hour, until the dough has doubled in volume.
• punch down dough, and knead in garlic. pinch off small handfuls of dough about the size of a golf ball. roll into balls, and place on a tray. cover with a towel, and allow to rise until doubled in size, about 30 minutes.
• during the second rising, preheat grill to high heat.
• at grill side, roll one ball of dough out into a thin circle. lightly oil grill. place dough on grill, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until puffy and lightly browned. brush uncooked side with butter, and turn over. brush cooked side with butter, and cook until browned, another 2 to 4 minutes. remove from grill, and continue the process until all the naan has been prepared.

Mom's Zucchini Bread

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 2 1/4 cups white sugar
• 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups grated zucchini
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 40 mins


• grease and flour two 8 x 4 inch pans. preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c).
• sift flour, salt, baking powder, soda, and cinnamon together in a bowl.
• beat eggs, oil, vanilla, and sugar together in a large bowl. add sifted ingredients to the creamed mixture, and beat well. stir in zucchini and nuts until well combined. pour batter into prepared pans.
• bake for 40 to 60 minutes, or until tester inserted in the center comes out clean. cool in pan on rack for 20 minutes. remove bread from pan, and completely cool.

christmas stollen

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
• 2/3 cup warm milk (110 degrees f/45 degrees c)
• 1 large egg
• 1/3 cup white sugar
• 1/2 tablespoon salt
• 1/3 cup butter, softened
• 2 1/2 cups bread flour
• 1/3 cup currants
• 1/3 cup sultana raisins
• 1/3 cup red candied cherries, quartered
• 2/3 cup diced candied citron
• 6 ounces marzipan
• 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 50 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs


• in a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
• in a large bowl, combine the yeast mixture with the egg, white sugar, salt, butter, and 2 cups bread flour; beat well. add the remaining flour, 1/4 cup at a time, stirring well after each addition. when the dough has begun to pull together, turn it out a lightly floured surface, and knead in the currants, raisins, dried cherries, and citrus peel. continue kneading until smooth, about 8 minutes.
• lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl, and turn to coat with oil. cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
• lightly grease a cookie sheet. deflate the dough and turn it out a lightly floured surface. roll the marzipan into a rope and place it in the center of the dough. fold the dough over to cover it; pinch the seams together to seal. place the loaf, seam side down, on the prepared baking sheet. cover with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes. meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, then reduce heat to 300 degrees f (150 degrees c), and bake for a further 30 to 40 minutes, or until golden brown. allow loaf to cool on a wire rack. dust the cooled loaf with confectioners' sugar, and sprinkle with the cinnamon.

Amish White Bread

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 cups warm water (110 degrees f/45 degrees c)
• 2/3 cup white sugar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons active dry yeast
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 6 cups bread flour

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 30 mins


• in a large bowl, dissolve the sugar in warm water, and then stir in yeast. allow to proof until yeast resembles a creamy foam.
• mix salt and oil into the yeast. mix in flour one cup at a time. knead dough on a lightly floured surface until smooth. place in a well oiled bowl, and turn dough to coat. cover with a damp cloth. allow to rise until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.
• punch dough down. knead for a few minutes, and divide in half. shape into loaves, and place into two well oiled 9x5 inch loaf pans. allow to rise for 30 minutes, or until dough has risen 1 inch above pans.
• bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 30 minutes.

marzipan christmas kringle (juleskringle)

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1/2 cup warm milk
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1 (.25 ounce) envelope active dry yeast
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 (8 ounce) can almond paste
• 1/2 cup crushed sliced almonds
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1 egg white, beaten
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 15 hrs


• in a small bowl, stir together the milk and sugar. sprinkle the yeast over the top and let stand for 10 minutes to dissolve. stir in cream.
• in a separate bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, salt and cardamom. cut in the butter using a pastry blender or pinching with your fingers until it is a course mealy texture. stir in the yeast mixture until well blended. pat into a ball, flatten slightly, then wrap in plastic wrap. refrigerate for 12 to 24 hours.
• to make the filling, mix the almond paste, almonds, sugar, cinnamon and almond extract using an electric mixer until evenly blended. it may be crumbly.
• roll the chilled dough out into a 2 inch wide and 24 inch long rectangle. spread the filling to within 2 inches of the sides and roll up into a tube. cover your work surface with sugar, and roll the tube of dough in the sugar to coat thoroughly. roll and stretch the dough out to form a long rope about 40 inches long. place on a parchment lined baking sheet and shape into a pretzel shape.
• brush the top of the pretzel with egg white and sprinkle with almonds. cover loosely with a towel and let rise for 45 minutes.
• preheat the oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). bake the kringle in the preheated oven until golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. cut into slices to serve.

pan-fried falafel

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 egg
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup dry bread crumbs, or as needed
• 1 cup oil for frying, or as needed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• place chickpeas in a food processor; puree to a thick paste.
• place onion, parsley, and garlic in the food processor; puree with chickpeas until combined. transfer to a bowl.
• whisk egg, cumin, coriander, salt, baking powder, lemon juice, black pepper, and cayenne pepper together in a small bowl.
• stir egg mixture and 1 tablespoon olive oil into chickpea mixture until well mixed.
• slowly stir bread crumbs into chickpea mixture until it holds together but is not sticky. adjust with more or less bread crumbs as needed.
• form mixture into balls and flatten into small patties.
• pour olive oil to 1 inch deep in a large cast iron skillet; place over medium-high heat.
• fry patties in hot oil until browned, 3 to 5 minutes per side.

eggplant parmesan ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 3 eggplant, peeled and thinly sliced
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 4 cups italian seasoned bread crumbs
• 6 cups spaghetti sauce, divided
• 1 (16 ounce) package mozzarella cheese, shredded and divided
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• dip eggplant slices in egg, then in bread crumbs. place in a single layer on a baking sheet. bake in preheated oven for 5 minutes on each side.
• in a 9x13 inch baking dish spread spaghetti sauce to cover the bottom. place a layer of eggplant slices in the sauce. sprinkle with mozzarella and parmesan cheeses. repeat with remaining ingredients, ending with the cheeses. sprinkle basil on top.
• bake in preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until golden brown.

marzipan christmas kringle (juleskringle)

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1/2 cup warm milk
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1 (.25 ounce) envelope active dry yeast
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 (8 ounce) can almond paste
• 1/2 cup crushed sliced almonds
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1 egg white, beaten
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 15 hrs


• in a small bowl, stir together the milk and sugar. sprinkle the yeast over the top and let stand for 10 minutes to dissolve. stir in cream.
• in a separate bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, salt and cardamom. cut in the butter using a pastry blender or pinching with your fingers until it is a course mealy texture. stir in the yeast mixture until well blended. pat into a ball, flatten slightly, then wrap in plastic wrap. refrigerate for 12 to 24 hours.
• to make the filling, mix the almond paste, almonds, sugar, cinnamon and almond extract using an electric mixer until evenly blended. it may be crumbly.
• roll the chilled dough out into a 2 inch wide and 24 inch long rectangle. spread the filling to within 2 inches of the sides and roll up into a tube. cover your work surface with sugar, and roll the tube of dough in the sugar to coat thoroughly. roll and stretch the dough out to form a long rope about 40 inches long. place on a parchment lined baking sheet and shape into a pretzel shape.
• brush the top of the pretzel with egg white and sprinkle with almonds. cover loosely with a towel and let rise for 45 minutes.
• preheat the oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). bake the kringle in the preheated oven until golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. cut into slices to serve.

Mom's Zucchini Bread

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 2 1/4 cups white sugar
• 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups grated zucchini
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 40 mins


• grease and flour two 8 x 4 inch pans. preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c).
• sift flour, salt, baking powder, soda, and cinnamon together in a bowl.
• beat eggs, oil, vanilla, and sugar together in a large bowl. add sifted ingredients to the creamed mixture, and beat well. stir in zucchini and nuts until well combined. pour batter into prepared pans.
• bake for 40 to 60 minutes, or until tester inserted in the center comes out clean. cool in pan on rack for 20 minutes. remove bread from pan, and completely cool.

chef john's lemon bars

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• for the shortbread crust:
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
• 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• for the lemon layer:
• 2 large eggs
• 1 large egg yolk
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon confectioners' sugar, or to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 50 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 40 mins


• place an oven rack into middle position in oven and preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly oil an 8x8-inch baking dish.
• place 1 cup flour and butter in a mixing bowl and mash with the back of a spatula or wooden spoon until thoroughly combined. mix in 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar, vanilla extract, and salt; mash mixture together until mixture looks like a slightly crumbly cookie dough.
• moisten your fingers with a little water and press dough into bottom of prepared baking dish. use a fork to prick holes all over the crust.
• bake crust on center rack in the preheated oven until crust edges are barely golden brown, 22 minutes.
• beat eggs and egg yolks together in a bowl; whisk in white sugar and 2 tablespoons flour until smooth. add lemon juice and lemon zest; whisk for 2 minutes. pour lemon custard over crust.
• bake on center rack until custard is set and top has a thin white sugary crust, 25 minutes. let cool completely before cutting into bars. dip knife into very hot water, run around the edge, and cut into 16 squares. dust cookies with 1 teaspoon confectioners' sugar.

Janet's Rich Banana Bread

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 2 medium bananas, sliced

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 10 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
• in a large bowl, stir together the melted butter and sugar. add the eggs and vanilla, mix well. combine the flour, baking soda and salt, stir into the butter mixture until smooth. finally, fold in the sour cream, walnuts and bananas. spread evenly into the prepared pan.
• bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean. cool loaf in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

grandma's gingerbread pancakes

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground dried ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 egg
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1 1/2 cups water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ginger, and cinnamon in a bowl; set aside. beat the egg in a separate mixing bowl with the vanilla and molasses until smooth. whisk in the water until completely incorporated. stir the flour mixture into the molasses mixture until just combined -- a few lumps are okay.
• heat a lightly oiled griddle over medium-high heat. drop batter by large spoonfuls the griddle, and cook until form and the edges are dry. flip, and cook until browned on the other side. repeat with remaining batter.

banana banana bread

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup butter
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 2 1/3 cups mashed overripe bananas

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins

Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
• in a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. in a separate bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar. stir in eggs and mashed bananas until well blended. stir banana mixture into flour mixture; stir just to moisten. pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
• bake in preheated oven for 60 to 65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out a wire rack.

christmas stollen

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
• 2/3 cup warm milk (110 degrees f/45 degrees c)
• 1 large egg
• 1/3 cup white sugar
• 1/2 tablespoon salt
• 1/3 cup butter, softened
• 2 1/2 cups bread flour
• 1/3 cup currants
• 1/3 cup sultana raisins
• 1/3 cup red candied cherries, quartered
• 2/3 cup diced candied citron
• 6 ounces marzipan
• 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 50 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs


• in a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
• in a large bowl, combine the yeast mixture with the egg, white sugar, salt, butter, and 2 cups bread flour; beat well. add the remaining flour, 1/4 cup at a time, stirring well after each addition. when the dough has begun to pull together, turn it out a lightly floured surface, and knead in the currants, raisins, dried cherries, and citrus peel. continue kneading until smooth, about 8 minutes.
• lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl, and turn to coat with oil. cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
• lightly grease a cookie sheet. deflate the dough and turn it out a lightly floured surface. roll the marzipan into a rope and place it in the center of the dough. fold the dough over to cover it; pinch the seams together to seal. place the loaf, seam side down, on the prepared baking sheet. cover with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes. meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, then reduce heat to 300 degrees f (150 degrees c), and bake for a further 30 to 40 minutes, or until golden brown. allow loaf to cool on a wire rack. dust the cooled loaf with confectioners' sugar, and sprinkle with the cinnamon.

Banana Sour Cream Bread

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3/4 cup butter
• 3 cups white sugar
• 3 eggs
• 6 very ripe bananas, mashed
• 1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 teaspoons baking soda
• 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 10 mins


• preheat oven to 300 degrees f (150 degrees c). grease four 7x3 inch loaf pans. in a small bowl, stir together 1/4 cup white sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. dust pans lightly with cinnamon and sugar mixture.
• in a large bowl, cream butter and 3 cups sugar. mix in eggs, mashed bananas, sour cream, vanilla and cinnamon. mix in salt, baking soda and flour. stir in nuts. divide into prepared pans.
• bake for 1 hour, until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Naan

Ingredients

• Servings: 14
• 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
• 1 cup warm water
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 3 tablespoons milk
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 4 1/2 cups bread flour
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic (optional)
• 1/4 cup butter, melted

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 7 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs


• in a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. let stand about 10 minutes, until frothy. stir in sugar, milk, egg, salt, and enough flour to make a soft dough. knead for 6 to 8 minutes on a lightly floured surface, or until smooth. place dough in a well oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and set aside to rise. let it rise 1 hour, until the dough has doubled in volume.
• punch down dough, and knead in garlic. pinch off small handfuls of dough about the size of a golf ball. roll into balls, and place on a tray. cover with a towel, and allow to rise until doubled in size, about 30 minutes.
• during the second rising, preheat grill to high heat.
• at grill side, roll one ball of dough out into a thin circle. lightly oil grill. place dough on grill, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until puffy and lightly browned. brush uncooked side with butter, and turn over. brush cooked side with butter, and cook until browned, another 2 to 4 minutes. remove from grill, and continue the process until all the naan has been prepared.