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Double Ginger Molasses Cookies

Author Notes: I have my friend Christine Beck, who is, like me, a Paris part-timer, to thank for this recipe. The cookies belong to the... Read More

Chicharrones-Encrusted Avocado

Author Notes: When I came up with this recipe, I was thinking about things that are encrusted, such as Scotch eggs, potato crusted fish, etc.... Read More

Eric Kayser’s Croque-Monsieur with Mornay Sauce

Author Notes: A quintessentially French bistro classic, this gooey, cheesy ham and cheese sandwich is heaven on bread to me. It has become somewhat of... Read More

Weeknight Broken Lasagna with Lots of Greens

Author Notes: Consider this recipe a lighter, more casual way to enjoy lasagna, that crowd favorite, for a summery weeknight dinner. Rather than layering noodles... Read More

Jodi Rhoden’s Sour Cream Pound Cake

Author Notes: Behold, the only sane reason to turn on your oven for the next three months. Jodi’s pound cake has the steadfast sturdiness of... Read More

Dorie Greenspan’s Pailles (Puff Pastry Sandwiches)

Author Notes: You’ve seen a palmier (call it an elephant ear, if you wish). But get a bit more involved with your folding, slicing, and... Read More

Crème Caramel

Author Notes: Okay, daredevils: This recipe’s for you. It’s the most challenging dessert in our quintet because you have to make caramel *and* custard *and*... Read More

Clotilde Dusoulier’s Yogurt Cake (Gâteau au Yaourt)

Author Notes: Gâteau au yaourt is the definition of an “anytime cake”—not only because you’ll want to eat it anytime, but because you can make... Read More

Julia Turshen’s Angel Food Bread Pudding with Butterscotch Sauce

Author Notes: Every Thursday morning my wife, Grace, and I wake up before the sun comes out and drive half an hour to a church... Read More

Samantha Seneviratne’s Blackberry Cuatro Leches

Author Notes: This recipe is just slightly adapted from Samantha Seneviratne’s book, The New Sugar and Spice. Sam’s cake is as worthy a pedestal for... Read More