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Cakes
Peach-and-Plum Saffron Almond Cake
Blueberry Buttermilk Cake
Carrot Pulp Cake with Maple-Orange Cream Cheese Frosting
German Chocolate Cake
Apple Cake
Ginger-Scented Brown Butter Cake
Dimpled Quince Pudding Cake
Blueberry Almond Cake with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting
Coconut Lime Torte
Italian Rainbow Cookie Cake
Italian Rainbow Cookie Cake II
Glazed Meyer Lemon Nut Cake
Flourless Chocolate Hazelnut Torte
Flourless Chocolate Orange Almond Torte
Orange & Vanilla Marmalade Mini Cakes
Beet Chocolate Bundt Cake with Chocolate Ganache Glaze
Banana Chestnut Cake
Whole Wheat Strawberry Buttermilk Cake
Banana Rosemary Baby Bundt Cakes w/ Rosemary Brown Butter Icing
Dark Chocolate Layer Cake w/ Chocolate Raspberry Filling
Rum Cake (from scratch!)
Ice Cream, Frozen Yogurt & Sorbets
Sour Cherry Almond Frozen Yogurt
Beet Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
Pepper Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
Matcha (Green Tea) Ice Cream
Meyer Lemon Custard Ice Cream
Lebanese Milk Ice Cream
Coconut Ricotta Rum Ice Cream
Kiwi Sorbet
Passion Fruit Sorbet
Breakfast Banana Chocolate Ice Cream (Dairy Free)
Honey Milk Ice Cream
Muffins
Blueberry Muffins
Savory Rosemary & Chevre Muffins
Whole Wheat Blueberry Almond Muffins
Pancakes
Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes
Orange Ricotta Pancakes
Whole Wheat Cinnamon Hotcakes (Pancakes)
Coconut Flour Pancakes with Lemon Curd and Blackberries
Dutch Baby Pancakes with Cinnamon Orange Syrup
Vegetables and Side Dishes
Roasted Asparagus
Spaghetti Squash with Brown Butter, Sage & Ricotta
Eggplant Ricotta Bake
Roasted Potato Salad w/ Red Pepper & Smoked Paprika Dressing
Spicy Roasted Cauliflower
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Walnuts
Creamed Kale
Chipotle & Cola Braised Sweet Potatoes
Roasted Plum Tomatoes with Shallots & Garlic
Mofongo Stuffing
Spiced Cranberry Orange Sauce
Kale Chips
Arroz con Gandules (Rice with Pigeon Peas)
Baked Mozzarella Arrabiata
Roasted Beets
Peppadew, Peach & Feta Side Salad
Kale Pesto for Quick Summer Meals
Soy Sauce Vegetable Pickles
Asparagus and Goat Cheese Quinoa Patties with Smoked Salmon and Lemon Yogurt Sauce
Sweet and Sour Brussels Sprouts Hash
Creamy Parsnip and Carrot Puree
Soup
Creamy Asparagus Soup w/ Bacon & Asparagus Tip Garnish
Split-Pea Soup w/ a Smoky Garlic Yogurt Swirl
Chestnut, Bacon, and Green Apple Soup
Pumpkin Chili
Mexican Lime Soup with Spinach
Potage Parmentier (Potato Leek Soup)
Breads
Onion Brioche
Pita Bread
Rosemary & Garlic Focaccia Rolls
Vanilla Bean Challah
Pumpkin Spice Challah
Bamboo Charcoal Challah
Multi-Grain Bagels
Banana Bread
Pan de Mallorca / Mallorcan Sweet Rolls
Chipotle Challah
Tarte Flambée with Goat Cheese
Financier, Madeleines & Other Teacakes
Sour Cherry Financier
Coconut Financier Madeleines
Ginger-Coconut Madeleines
Orange & Vanilla Marmalade Mini Cakes
Cookies, Brownies & Bars
Cardamom-Semolina Shortbread Cookies
Lavender-Lemon Shortbread Cookies
Vanilla-Flecked Coconut Macaroons
New York Times Chocolate Chip Cookie
Fudgy Coconut Flour Brownies
Salted Ginger Molasses Cookies
Anise Biscotti
Chocolate Banana Fudge Brownies
Whole Wheat Dark Chocolate Espresso Brownies
Almond Farmer Cookies
Donuts, Pastries & Fritters
Sweet Carrot Zeppole
Puddings, Custards & Flans
Guava Flan
Classic Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta
Banana Coconut Custard Bread Pudding
Molded Salmon Mousse
Bourbon & Spice Pumpkin Mousse
Fruit Desserts
Candied Guava Shells
Cinnamon Apple Butter (No Sugar Added, Crockpot)
Vanilla Bean & Anise Poached Quince
Homemade Quince Paste (Membrillo)
Star Anise & Vanilla Bean Poached Pears
Breakfast Banana Chocolate Ice Cream
Strawberry, Brown Sugar & Passion Fruit Compote
Rhubarb Raspberry Crisp
Homemade Orange Curd
Pies, Tarts & Crumbles
Cinnamon Apple Pie-Cake
Rhubarb Cherry Rosewater Crumble
Orange-Hazelnut Baklava
Whole Wheat Pear& Cognac Crostata
Rhubarb Raspberry Crisp
Pizzagaina (Italian Easter Ham Pie)
Candy
Chocolate-covered Membrillo (quince paste) Squares
Cocoa Espresso Truffles
Salted Rocky Road Fudge
Homemade Almond Paste
Salted Honey Butter Caramels
Passion Fruit and Vanilla Bean Pate de Fruit
Homemade Coconut Marshmallows
Preserves, Curds, and Cordials
Orange Vanilla Bean Marmalade
Homemade Orange Curd
Passion Fruit and Vanilla Bean Pate de Fruit
Fish & Shellfish
Sauteed Soft-Shell Crabs in White Wine Lemon Sauce
Mini Crab Cakes with Cilantro-Lime Aioli
Pan-seared Chilean Sea Bass in a Blood Orange Butter Sauce
Tuna, Parsley & Radish Salad
Molded Salmon Mousse
Rock Shrimp Cobb Salad
Spicy Shrimp & Avocado Salad Sandwiches
Steamed Mussels with White Wine, Rosemary & Bacon
Crispy Pan-Fried Tilapia with Lemony Baby Arugula Salad
Semolina-Crusted Soft-Shell Crab BKT Sandwiches
Asparagus and Goat Cheese Quinoa Patties with Smoked Salmon and Lemon Yogurt Sauce
Beef, Pork & Veal
Three-Meat Meatloaf Arrabiata
Pomegranate Braised Baby-Back Ribs
Sweet & Spicy Bacon
Marinated Flank Steak w/ Lemon Cilantro Dressing in Lettuce Wraps
Coconut Meatballs w/ Coconut Rum Dipping Sauce
Veal Marsala
Pizzagaina (Italian Easter Ham Pie)
Chicken, Turkey, and other Poultry
Perfect Thanksgiving Turkey
Lemon Chicken Salad Sandwiches
Fiery Asian Chicken Cutlets
Salads
Roasted Potato Salad w/ Red Pepper & Smoked Paprika Dressing
Mesclun Salad w/ Ginger Vinaigrette
Salmon & Avocado Salad
Smoky Deviled Egg Salad
Tuna, Parsley & Radish Salad
Egg Salad with Caramelized Onions and Chives
Napa Cabbage Slaw with Mustard & Apple Butter Vinaigrette
Rock Shrimp Cobb Salad
Lemon Chicken Salad
Cheater Caesar Salad Dressing
Peppadew, Peach & Feta Side Salad
Cucumber Chickpea Salad
Eggs
Roasted Tomato & Goat Cheese Omelet
Smoky Deviled Egg Salad
Egg Salad with Caramelized Shallots & Chives
Tortilla Española
Pasta
Beet & Goat Cheese Gnocchi
Fresh Basil Pesto Agnolotti
Spinach & Ricotta Gnudi with Brown Butter & Sage
Beet & Goat Cheese Gnocchi in Rosemary Sage Butter Sauce (updated)
Mediterranean Whole Wheat Pasta Salad with Basil Vinaigrette
Cold Sesame Soba Noodle Salad
Shakes, Cocktails, and other Beverages
Pecan Milk
Sparkling Gin Punch
Fresh Ginger Tea with Nutmeg
Cucumber Cooler
Passion Basil Cocktail
Cucumber Water
Chocolate Banana Nut Smoothies
Miscellaneous Snacks
Arancini di Riso -- Fried Risotto Balls
Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Fried Macaroni and Cheese
Smoky Jalapeño Poppers
Baked Mozzarella Arrabiata
Kale Chips
Bacon Wrapped Dates w/ Spanish Olive Dip
Tarte Flambée with Goat Cheese
Homemade Corn Tortilla Chips
Asparagus and Goat Cheese Quinoa Patties with Smoked Salmon and Lemon Yogurt Sauce
Red Pepper, Parsley, and Walnut Spread
Crunchy Spiced Chickpeas
