Bacon and Egg Casserole

Bacon and Egg Casserole Assemble this hearty dish the night before, and bake the next morning. 1 loaf Hawaiian bread loaf ((cut into ¾ inch cubes))2 cups finely shredded Mexican four-cheese blend½ pound bacon ((cooked and crumbled (8 slices)))8 large eggs2 ½ cups...

Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins Lovely served warm for breakfast, and come together very quickly. 8 oz. unsalted butter1 cup sugar1 large egg1/2 tsp nutmeg1/2 tsp allspice2 medium ripe bananas ((mashed (about 3/4 cup)))1/3 cup milk1 cup whole wheat flour1 cup unbleached...

Best Lemon Layer Cake

Best Lemon Layer Cake This is a very time-intensive cake that I have made as a special dessert for Easter and birthdays. Its a hybrid of 3 different recipes, as I wasn’t able to get great results from any of them until I started monkey-ing with them. Its well...

Green Beans with Lemon and Pine Nuts

Green Beans with Lemon and Pine Nuts Another Thanksgiving hit- very simple and fast to prepare, can be done while the turkey is resting. 4 tsp extra-virgin olive oil1 1/2 tsp finely grated fresh lemon zest2 tbsp finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley1/4 cup pine nuts...

Hot and Sour Coleslaw

Hot and Sour Coleslaw This is a quick and delicious side dish, especially good with grilled food. 1 small head cabbage ((2 lb, quartered, cored, and thinly sliced))1/2 lb carrots ((3 medium, shredded))1/3 cup finely chopped scallions1 3/4 tsp salt1/4 cup cider...