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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
Cherry-Coconut Bread

Cherry-Coconut Bread

Posted on September 25, 2017May 13, 2018 by Jeff the Chef
This recipe for homemade Cherry-Coconut Bread makes a large, dense loaf from yeast-risen dough. Man up, because it requires a lot of kneading. Cheer up, because it's delicious, makes great toast, and ... Read More
Instant Cookies, Yo! Like, for reals.

Instant Cookies, Yo! Like, for reals.

Posted on September 18, 2017June 5, 2021 by Jeff the Chef
Here's a cute bit of everyday cooking: instant cookies! By simply keeping your dough in the fridge, you can bake up fresh, homemade (chocolate chip, for instance) cookies in any quantity, on a whim. J... Read More
Born Again Sandwiches: Leftovers from Heaven

Born Again Sandwiches: Leftovers from Heaven

Posted on September 11, 2017September 2, 2017 by Jeff the Chef
Born Again Sandwiches: an example of how you can turn leftovers into something heavenly. It's a bit of easy, everyday cooking that everyone ought to believe in. ... Read More
Bonjour Cafe Bakery: Authentically French Pastries in the Windy City

Bonjour Cafe Bakery: Authentically French Pastries in the Windy City

Posted on September 5, 2017May 24, 2018 by Jeff the Chef
Bonjour Cafe Bakery - in Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood - bakes up authentically French pastries that are among the best in the city. I was incredibly excited to have them cater the desserts for my ... Read More
Simple, Super-Tangy Lemon Bars

Simple, Super-Tangy Lemon Bars

Posted on August 28, 2017July 12, 2023 by Jeff the Chef
Simple, Super-Tangy Lemon Bars. Sounds good, right? What if I told you that the filling uses fresh lemon juice as well as lemon zest, which gives them twice the zing as you usually find the typical ve... Read More
Blueberry Eclipse Cake
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Blueberry Eclipse Cake
Put yourself into the path of its totality.

Posted on August 20, 2017May 2, 2024 by Jeff the Chef
This homemade (from scratch) three-layer (two-layer) Blueberry Eclipse Cake is made from butter, eggs, fresh berries, and sour cream, and it has an extraordinary color. It's whipped cream and lemon cu... Read More
Five-Tier Cheese Wheel Wedding Cake

Five-Tier Cheese Wheel Wedding Cake

Posted on August 14, 2017June 15, 2018 by Jeff the Chef
Looking for wedding cake alternatives? How about cheese wheels? Bourbon Belavittano, Bucheron, Brie, Campo de Montalban, and P'tit Basque all come together in a spectacular, Five-Tier Cheese Wheel Wed... Read More
The Fish

The Fish

Posted on August 7, 2017December 2, 2023 by Jeff the Chef
"The Fish," a sushi bar in downtown Bradenton, Florida, serves wonderful sushi rolls and interesting cocktails.... Read More
The Short Stack: a Pancake-Flavored Cocktail

The Short Stack: a Pancake-Flavored Cocktail

Posted on July 31, 2017July 23, 2017 by Jeff the Chef
The Short Stack is a pancake-flavored, day-drinking (known in the civilized world as "brunch") cocktail made with maple-flavored whiskey and ginger beer, with a bacon-and-blueberry garnish. ... Read More
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