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Lamb and Asparagus Pierogi
A fantastic twist on a Polish classic
Rye Whiskey Rump Roast
Special, distinctive, and delicious
Black Sesame Rice Krispie Treats
An grown-up crowd pleaser
"The Bear" Chocolate Cake
Yes, chef!
(Iced) Gingerbread Cookies
Christmas? Sure, buy why not any time?
Shakshuka
Dig in!
Pot Roast
For two
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Bring these to a pot luck and steal the show
BLT with Basil and Cheese
A perfect little twist
Stand-Out Bran Muffins
Topped with yogurt and fruit puree
Chocolate-Covered Banana Cheesecake Layer Cake

Chocolate-Covered Banana Cheesecake Layer Cake

Posted on April 9, 2018April 14, 2025 by Jeff the Chef
Chocolate-Covered Banana Cheesecake Layer Cake: three layers of fudgy, bittersweet chocolate ganache, two layers of moist, delicious banana cake, one layer of a luscious, New-York-style (cream cheese ... Read More
Salted Chocolate Chunk Shortbread Cookies

Salted Chocolate Chunk Shortbread Cookies

Posted on April 2, 2018December 21, 2022 by Jeff the Chef
Wildly Outstanding Salted Chocolate Chunk Shortbread Cookies. What more can you say than that?... Read More
Phenomenal Polish Smoked Sausage Soup

Phenomenal Polish Smoked Sausage Soup

Posted on March 26, 2018September 30, 2024 by Jeff the Chef
Phenomenal Polish Smoked Sausage Soup, properly called "White Borscht," is a kielbasa soup, heavy with root vegetables (including potatoes, but not beets), mushrooms, and topped off with a dollop of s... Read More
Blue Cheese, Leek, and Mushroom Pasta Bake

Blue Cheese, Leek, and Mushroom Pasta Bake

Posted on March 19, 2018July 7, 2019 by Jeff the Chef
I'm not sure I'm doing you any favors by introducing you to this Blue Cheese, Leek, and Mushroom Pasta Bake. You may not be able to stop eating it.... Read More
Dinner for Four: Beef Tenderloin

Dinner for Four: Beef Tenderloin

Posted on March 12, 2018September 30, 2024 by Jeff the Chef
Treat your guests to a whiskey-glazed Beef Tenderloin dinner for four. In addition to the main-course roast, this menu includes cocktails, roasted vegetables, and a spice cake with apples and brandied... Read More
Blue Cheese, Pear, and Honey Tartine

Blue Cheese, Pear, and Honey Tartine

Posted on March 5, 2018June 26, 2022 by Jeff the Chef
This Blue Cheese, Pear, and Honey Tartine has bacon in it, but I didn't want to advertise that fact in the name, because I feared I might start a riot.... Read More
This Maple Whiskey Glaze Goes with Everything

This Maple Whiskey Glaze Goes with Everything

Posted on February 26, 2018September 17, 2019 by Jeff the Chef
This homemade Maple Whiskey Glaze is brilliant with beef, but I'd bet it'd be unbelievable with bacon and wicked with chicken. ... Read More
Masa Harina Mexican Corn Cakes

Masa Harina Mexican Corn Cakes

Posted on February 19, 2018March 29, 2020 by Jeff the Chef
Mexican Corn Cakes are savory pancakes made with masa harina (corn flour). This is an easy recipe and produces a beautiful bit of everyday cooking. ... Read More
French Toast from Leftover Wheat Bread (or pretty much any bread, really)

French Toast from Leftover Wheat Bread (or pretty much any bread, really)

Posted on February 12, 2018May 13, 2018 by Jeff the Chef
How to make an easy custardy, comfort-foodie homemade French Toast from wheat bread. An everyday-cooking kind of recipe. ... Read More
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