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Clafoutis
First had this at a brunch at Beast in Portland, OR in July 2019. They made theirs with blueberries and was topped with whipped crème fraîche and a big slab of candied bacon – it was so good I decided we needed to make it at home and was happily surprised how simple it was…
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Linguine with White Clam Sauce
My grandpa Coach got this simple yet amazing recipe years ago from The Willow Inn East in Northfield, IL. Every time I make it it reminds me of him.
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Lavash
This is identical to the flatbread sold at delis that costs $6 for three big rounds. Can be baked to a crisp or left slightly soft. It can also be folded to make different shapes.
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Potato Gnocchi
Just like my grandma Tanya makes…add sauce of your choice.
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Beef Stew
The first time I made this I was happily surprised with the result. I thought I had made a mistake the entire time since it didn’t appear to have enough liquid for a stew, but in the end it was amazing.
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Apfel Käsekuchen
Apple is the star of this dish, so use vanilla to lay down a nice neutral base, paint on layers of honey and marzipan then add lemon zest to provide some highlights. The result is a rich decadent dessert you don’t feel horrible about having for breakfast. It’s like all the best parts an apple pie and a soft custardy cheesecake all wrapped in a sweet buttery brioche-like dough.
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Chicken Parmesan Nuggets
I decided to try and make this one night when my wife asked me to make dinner for us, keeping in mind the kids would need to eat it too.
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Baja Style Fish Tacos
I prefer these to grilled fish tacos although they’re not quite as healthy. The yum yum sauce with the cilantro, crispy fish, and the slaw make for an amazing dish.
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Dutch Baby
I usually make this on the weekend when I have time to sit around and eat for a while. It’s better than pancakes and probably healthier than waffles or french toast.