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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
Tacos Norteños with Homemade Tortillas

Tacos Norteños with Homemade Tortillas

Posted on January 16, 2018February 20, 2022 by Jeff the Chef
Tacos Norteños: a recipe for beef (hangar steak) tacos in a zesty, rustic, tomato-onion-jalapeno sauce. Fantástico freshly made; aún más delicioso reheated.... Read More
Banana Cake with Banana Cheesecake Filling

Banana Cake with Banana Cheesecake Filling

Posted on January 8, 2018February 20, 2022 by Jeff the Chef
Banana Cake with Banana Cheesecake Filling: a three-layer extravaganza of delicious banana cake and New York style (cream cheese, sour cream) cheesecake... Read More
Cordon Rose Banana Cake with Lemon Buttercream and Chopped Macadamia Nuts

Cordon Rose Banana Cake with Lemon Buttercream and Chopped Macadamia Nuts

Posted on January 2, 2018January 27, 2018 by Jeff the Chef
Cordon Rose Banana Cake with Lemon Buttercream and Chopped Macadamia Nuts is made with sour cream, eggs, and butter, and yet it's deceptively light and airy. It is the comfort food of homemade, from-s... Read More
Guava Raspberry Hors d'Oeuvres

Guava Raspberry Hors d’Oeuvres

Posted on December 26, 2017December 27, 2016 by Jeff the Chef
These Guava Raspberry Hors d'Oeuvres use fresh raspberries, guava paste, and an elegant whipped cream - mascarpone mixture. They can provide a sweet, luscious hit to any cocktail party or buffet.... Read More
Exquisite Dark Chocolate Shortbread

Exquisite Dark Chocolate Shortbread

Posted on December 18, 2017March 2, 2025 by Jeff the Chef
Cacao nibs move these Exquisite Dark Chocolate Shortbread cookies so far to the dark side that there's no hope of redemption. One of the most perfect recipes I've ever followed.... Read More
Polish Kolachy Like Grandma's

Polish Kolachy Like Grandma’s

Posted on December 11, 2017December 21, 2022 by Jeff the Chef
This recipe produces the Polish kolachy that grandma made back in the day: cream cheese pastry dough with jam, jelly, or preserves (or maybe nuts) for filling, sprinkled with powdered sugar. It's thou... Read More
Black Forest Buche de Noël

Black Forest Buche de Noël

Posted on December 4, 2017December 21, 2022 by Jeff the Chef
I made a Black Forest Buche de Noël, and it wasn't all that hard! Granted, the only decorations were merengue mushrooms. But a chocolate-frosted, cocoa cake filled with cherries and cream doesn't ne... Read More
Sicilian Fig Cookies

Sicilian Fig Cookies

Posted on November 27, 2017December 23, 2025 by Jeff the Chef
Sicilian Fig Cookies are an old-school Christmas tradition at my house. Rolled-out crescents of flaky dough with a rich fig filling. Freeze well. Fantastic recipe.... Read More
Christmas Menu for Six: Dinner Fit for a King ... or Three Kings ... and Three of Their Guests

Christmas Menu for Six: Dinner Fit for a King … or Three Kings … and Three of Their Guests

Posted on November 24, 2017September 30, 2024 by Jeff the Chef
Christmas Menu for Six: feta-stuffed French bread, coffee-encrusted pork roast, hasselback potato gratin, carrots with whiskey and ginger, caramelized Brussels sprouts, raspberries and cheese, black f... Read More
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