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Herbed Caramelized Onion Focaccia

Herbed Focaccia with Caramelized Onions

Good bread, and I mean the kind that meets the rigorous demands of the title of penultimate comfort food, makes me get into all sorts of trouble. A perfectly crusty baguette that’s airy on the inside baguette goes from obsession to nonexistence in a matter of seconds. But even better, a fluffy square of toothsome focaccia worth making out with – that, my darlings, is where it’s at. Correction – where I’m at. Continue reading

Pao de Queijo (Brazilian Cheese Puffs)

Pao de Queijo (Brazilian Cheese Puffs)

I’ve had the most success with making the batter and baking these guys pretty much right when I have the craving to snack away. I’ve also had excellent success with a 24 mini-cup muffin tin – it allows a mess of pao de queijo to be baked all at once for aggressive snacking. And, as you know, aggressive snacking is what we were all born to do. Continue reading

Pulled Boar Panini with Miner's Lettuce and Lemon Aioli

Pulled Boar Panini with Miner’s Lettuce and Lemon Aioli

Although this dish is an appetizer, just know that if you serve this dish first, chances are very good that people will fill up on these suckers with reckless abandon without a thought of saving room for anything else. They are just. that. good. Continue reading

Ribollita © Photo by Angela Gunder

Ribollita

There are much fancier versions than this one, but I love this recipe because it’s a weekday charmer. Black kale (cavolo nero or dinosaur kale) is the star of the show, but can be replaced by any kale or bitter greens you can find. Canned beans and pantry chicken stock speed along the process, and by dicing everything in the food processor saves a hell of a lot of time. It doesn’t get any better than that. Continue reading

Savory Breakfast Strada © Photo by Angela Gunder

Savory Breakfast Strata

This strata is a great make ahead recipe that requires little to no babysitting. Assemble leisurely and pop into the oven an hour before you want to eat. Drink mimosas until it’s time. Continue reading

Dark Chocolate Pecan Banana Bread

Dark Chocolate Pecan Banana Bread

Banana bread is not only exceptional with old bananas, it truly can ONLY be made with old bananas. So next time you’re thinking about tossing those seemingly junky bunches, save them for this delicious treat. Continue reading