Ingredients: Bread: 1/2 loaf of slightly stale bread (sourdough, French, Italian, or any crusty bread works well). Cut into 1-inch cubes. Olive Oil: 1/4 cup Lemon Pepper Seasoning: 2 tablespoons Garlic Powder: 1/2 teaspoon (optional) Salt: 1/4 teaspoon (optional, adjust based on your lemon pepper seasoning) Fresh Lemon: 1/2 lemon, cut into wedges Equipment Large […]

Ingredients Stale bread: 4-5 cups cubed (about 1-inch cubes). Day-old bagels, sourdough, or another hearty bread work great. Olive oil: 3-4 tablespoons Everything but the Bagel seasoning: 2-3 tablespoons (store-bought or see note for homemade version) Optional additions: 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese (for extra cheesy […]

Yields: 8 servings Prep Time: 30 minutes Chill Time: 6 hours or overnight Ingredients For the Crust: 1 and 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 1/4 cup ice-cold water For the Filling: 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar 4 large eggs 8 ounces bittersweet […]

Ingredients: Rice: 1 cup long-grain white rice (jasmine or basmati are excellent choices) Liquid: 1 ½ cups water, OR for richer flavor, use chicken or vegetable broth Fat: 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter Aromatics: ½ small onion, finely chopped (optional) Garlic: 1-2 cloves garlic, minced (optional) Citrus: Juice of 1 lime + zest from […]

Yields: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30-40 minutes (depending on method) Ingredients: Chicken: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or bone-in thighs for a richer flavor) Marinade/Sauce: 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1-2 tablespoons lemon zest 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried […]

Ingredients: Vegetables: 1 medium zucchini, sliced 1 medium yellow squash, sliced 1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into chunks 1 small red onion, cut into wedges 10-12 cherry tomatoes Seasoning: 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon dried marjoram 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper ½ teaspoon garlic powder […]

Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese (full-fat for best flavor), softened to room temperature 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh chives 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion (or green onions) 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon salt Freshly ground black pepper (to taste) Optional: 1 tablespoon heavy cream or sour cream (for extra creaminess) Optional: 1/4 cup […]

Yields: About 4 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 30-45 minutes Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup chopped onion 3-4 cloves garlic, minced 2 (28-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes 1 tablespoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon sugar (optional) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for a bit of […]

Ingredients: Sponge: 1 ½ cups warm water (105-115°F) 1 teaspoon granulated sugar 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet) Dough: 2 tablespoons fennel seeds, lightly toasted 500g (about 4 cups) strong white bread flour, plus more for dusting 1 teaspoon fine sea salt 3 tablespoons olive oil Optional additions: 1 tablespoon honey for subtle […]

Ingredients: 4 large Egg Yolks 1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice 1/2 teaspoon Dijon Mustard 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (1 stick), melted 1/4 teaspoon Salt Pinch of Cayenne Pepper Instructions – Double Boiler Method: Prepare the double boiler: Fill a medium saucepan with an inch or two of water and bring it to a simmer over […]