Swedish Pancakes
If you ever make it over to my house early on a Saturday morning, you’ll usually find us eating Swedish Pancakes. It's my preferred weekend…
Double Almond Pumpkin Bread
Some recipes are an essential part of acknowledging the change of seasons for me and Double Almond Pumpkin Bread is definitely one of them for me.…
Liza’s Coconut Pancakes
My sister (in-law) Liza made a special request while we were on vacation. PANCAKES! These came out of the good weather and fresh coconut. I’m…
Savory Olive French Toast with Bacon Marmalade
This dish came about in a cool way. I went to Brooklyn to visit my dear Erin and brought her some delicious olive bread as a hostess gift. The day…
Grilled Nectarines with Ricotta and Amaretti
Grilled Nectarines with Ricotta and Amaretti are the perfect dessert to round out our simple Mediterranean menu. I don't remember the first time I…
Robiola French Toast with Peach Raspberry Jam
When I really want to make Marc happy, I make French toast, and I’m not just talking breakfast here. When I really want to make me happy too, I…
Mels Granola Recipe
Sadly, my friend Melanie of my favorite Mel's Granola Recipe, just moved away from Philly. She has become a wonderful cooking friend over the past…
Assemblage Cooking: Leftover Cornbread and Poached Eggs
Assemblage Cooking: Leftover Cornbread and Poached Eggs is definitely about happy leftovers. Last weekend we had some white bean, jerk turkey,…
Sweet Potato Pancakes with Curry Puffed Grains
This year, I made a lot of sweet potato purée for my Caribbean Thanksgiving Menu, and there was a lot leftover. What to do? Of course, that brought…
Snowstorm Hot Chocolate
Today it’s the first big snow in Philly (and lots of other places, I’m sure) and with that came Snowstorm Hot Chocolate. If you were watching the…
English Muffins
Let me start out by saying that there’s absolutely nothing wrong with store bought English muffins. I highly recommend the Bay’s brand and use…
Hollandaise Sauce
Ah Hollandaise Sauce, so simple, yet so tricky. Why do you tempt us so with your lemon butter goodness and very few ingredients only to break and…
Poached Eggs
I hear all the time how daunting poached Eggs are, and how they're only something to make for one person or two, because they take too long to make,…
Happy Birthday Eggs Benedict
I wouldn’t do it often, especially for myself, but there’s no better way to say “I love you” and “Happy Birthday” than brunch. And brunch…
Danish Puffs
The second almond dessert of the week, as promised: Danish Puffs. The flaky crust, the custardy egg puff that is pâte à choux, the buttery sweet…
Cranberry Butternut Squash Bread Pudding
This Cranberry Butternut Squash Bread Pudding is a wonderful make-ahead Winter brunch dish. It’s great sweet or savory and I like it best served as…
Guacamole
For a tamale party, you’re going to need lots of snacks and drinks, so Guacamole is a must. It’s a serious crowd pleaser and you get to eat…
Fava Bean and Orange Bruschetta
Bruschetta is a great make ahead appetizer and this Fava Bean and Orange Bruschetta is both gorgeous and unexpected. With frozen vegetables and…
Leftover Eggnog Pancakes
It's possible I like these Leftover Eggnog Pancakes even better than the Nog from which they're made. And I really like the Nog. They're a…
Cherry Lime Scones, Heart-shaped for Valentine’s
Cherry Lime Scones, Heart-shaped for Valentine’s are a big deal in our house. I’m not the earliest of risers, and Marc eats breakfast immediately…
Ladies Lunching Chicken Salad
There’s something about this particular chicken salad that says “ladies lunching” to me, hence the name, Ladies Lunching Chicken Salad. Perhaps…
Winter Salad with Green Apples and Golden Beets
In the Winter, it can be hard work to make salads that excite and inspire the senses, which is precisely why I love this Winter Salad with Green…
Challah French Toast
What's the big deal with Challah French Toast? Why would I be so specific about the bread? There are few breads better suited to French toast than…
Pamplemosa
What’s in a name? Well, when you’re asking about the breakfast cocktail Pamplemosa, grapefruit juice and champagne. Flashback to 2006. My sister…
Rhubarb Coffee Cake with Crumb Topping
After you’ve got your guests settled in with a Pamplemosa, it’s time to bring out the Rhubarb Coffee Cake with Crumb Topping to keep them happy…
Easter Egg Beet and Citrus Salad
Salads are way more fun to eat if you put lots of goodies on them, and this Easter Egg Beet and Citrus Salad is no exception. I always make lots…
Chocolate Hazelnut Crêpes Cake
Easter candy is all about chocolate: chocolate bunnies, chocolate eggs, and whatever else you can get your paws on- pun intended. Just because you're…
Basil Brûléed Grapefruit
Basil Brûléed Grapefruit is as stunningly beautiful as it is quick and easy. It's perfect in the instance that you're looking for a healthy, but…
Monte Cristo Sandwich
Need further incentive to make a ham for Easter Brunch? For me it's all in the name of the Monte Cristo Sandwich and other Hamitarian Week recipes.…
Honey Tea au Lait with Lavender
People often ask me where inspiration comes from and it’s often hard for me to pinpoint a source, but that’s not the case with this lovely…
Leftover Crab Dip Melts
If decided to try out my Chesapeake Bay Crab Party menu and you have some leftover crab dip, then you're going to be really happy the day after the…
Leftover Crab Dip Crêpes
Here’s one more nice and easy leftover crab dip idea: make savory Leftover Crab Dip Crêpes and serve with the leftover Snappy Green Salad.…
Father’s Day Rosemary Rhubarb Upsidedown Cake
It’s tradition in my family to make a rhubarb pie for Father’s Day but this year I’m changing things up with my Father’s Day Rosemary Rhubarb…
Spicy Polenta Tarts with Okra and Sweet Corn
These Spicy Polenta Tarts with Okra and Sweet Corn were inspired by a recipe I saw online. It’s funny how some of these pinterest recipes work…
Food Processor Buttermilk Biscuits
Did my Updated Southern Menu cause sadness when you learned that Flaky, Buttery, Food Processor Buttermilk Biscuits were off the table by omission?…
Blackberry Sage Refrigerator Jam
I love preserving, but when it comes to jam, I tend to make refrigerator jam for a variety of reasons. This week, my Blackberry Sage Refrigerator Jam…
Blue Ridge Mountain Benedicts
This Spring, one of our mini adventures was a weekend trip to Charlottesville, VA. It’s a gorgeous town, situated at the base of the Blue Ridge…
Crustless Quiche & Sundried Tomatoes
It’s true; I should probably just call this Crustless Quiche & Sundried Tomatoes a frittata. But that’s the Italian version. And my…
St. Brie LT
Considering I grew up in a household that prized St. André cheese and fresh from the garden tomato and lettuce BTSs (otherwise know as Summer BLTs)…
Sunny Mary: a Bloody Good Alternative
Summer is in full swing and tomatoes are coming in by the bushel, so I've been busy in the kitchen conjuring weird and wonderful uses for said…
The September Wedding: Pineapple Sage Cocktail
The September Wedding: Pineapple Sage Cocktail is dear to my heart for a variety of reasons. A dear friend is getting married this month and she…
Cherry Almond Gluten Free Muffins
When you’re visiting two different friends with Celiac disease in a single day, you definitely bake something gluten free, and if you’re going to…
Pesto Potatoes with Soft-Boiled Eggs
I love pesto sauce, like all Summer sun worshippers and Italophiles and these Pesto Potatoes with Soft-Boiled Eggs encourage pesto for breakfast. And…
Hair of the Dog Breakfast Margarita
This Hair of the Dog Breakfast Margarita is one of those “you’ll just have to trust me and try it” recipes, because it sounds a little wacky.…
Smoked Salmon on a Potato Pancake
Cooking with Cedar Kitchenette: Smoked Salmon on a Potato Pancake came about when a mutual friend introduced me to a fellow Philly blogger Laura of…
Bubble and Squeak Thanksgiving Leftovers
Happy Thanksgiving one and all! I hope you enjoy the Dirty Laundry Kitchen favorite dinner party of the year. Then cooks, relax while others clean up…
Chocolate Chestnut Coffee Cake
‘Tis the season for all things holiday baking, guests popping in and out with little notice, keeping a few extra nice bottles of wine about, and…
Citrus Flowers with Spicy Pistachio Brittle
I’m sure you have no need for this Citrus Flowers with Spicy Pistachio Brittle recipe. Afterall, I’m fairly certain I’m the only person on the…
Shallot Gruyère Quiche
This extra-special Shallot Gruyère Quiche is perfect for a special occasion, like my Valentine’s Day Brunch. It’s made with lots of butter,…
Chestnut Sticky Buns
Chestnut Sticky Buns, Barrett? Why are you messing with perfection? It’s a reasonable question, I agree. I have a reasonable answer though. I…
Crunchy Blueberry Avocado Salad
This Crunchy Blueberry Avocado Salad is one of those super simple, but "best thing ever" recipes, especially if you have some pistachio brittle on…
Cucumber Mint Lime Agua Fresca
We’ve got leaves, we’ve got flowers, we’ve even got some legitimately hot days head our way and since it seems I’m determined to skip right…
Vasterbottenpaj Swedish Quiche
It feels a little ominous to post my Vasterbottenpaj (Swedish Quiche) the day before the US v. Sweden Women’s World Cup game. While I love…
Swedish Almond Loaf Cake
This very simple Swedish Almond Loaf Cake is one of my special pan exception recipes. I don’t really have another use for the wacky little pan…
Bloody Mary Bar
One fine day, with four of my best Bloody Mary drinkers, I set out to make the perfect mix for Bloody Marys by setting out a Bloody Mary Bar, or lab,…
Swedish Gjetost Fondue
This Gjetost Fondue is another great easy to make ahead hors d’oeuvres that’s perfect for any Thanksgiving, but I served it as a started for my…
Fig Sage Cotija Cornbread
This Fig Sage Cotija Cornbread is an unexpected but delightful combination of savory and sweet loaded with fun textures and flavors and delicious…
Thick and Smooth Fall Apple Butter
Thick and Smooth Fall Apple Butter is a delight to eat and a cinch to make. And the best part? Thick and Smooth Fall Apple Butter makes fall last all…
Baked German Cherry Almond Pancakes
As many Summer stories do, at least for me, this one, the story of the Baked German Cherry Almond Pancakes begins with a large bowl of cherries. I…
Sausage Tomato and Sprouts Toad in the Hole
This Sausage Tomato and Sprouts Toad in the Hole is a somewhat new recipe for me. I certainly never grew up with it. It comes from my friend Jon,…
Dense Walnut Cake
Go ahead, bake this Dense Walnut Cake today and “Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow!” The checkout line at the grocery store was so long that…
Ramp Butter Duck Breast Tartine
A Ramp Butter Duck Breast Tartine just might be the best possible way to wish a Happy Mother’s Day! to the ones you love best. It’s fun to make…
