Ellen Straus's Pie Crust Recipe by Albert Straus

This hefty, absolutely unbelievable crust is what our family grew up on. We love it! The pie crust is thick and tastes almost like shortbread but better. It is an ideal crust for any type of fruit (strawberries, Santa Rosa plums or apples). You will need a spring form type of pie pan.

Strawberry Shortcakes with Whipped Cream by Nancy Oakes

Bill Niman’s Meatloaf Recipe by Bill Niman

This is the favorite meat dinner for me when you cannot grill a great hamburger outside over mesquite or charcoal. This recipe will serve 4-6 hungry people and takes about 1.50 hours to make from beginning to end. Leftovers are great cold, in a sandwich, or reheated. It is especially good when made from grass fed beef but it must…

Garlic Vinaigrette by Alice Waters

Garlic vinaigrette is the dressing I make most often. The quantities that follow are only an approximate guide because garlics, vinegars, and oils vary so much in strength and intensity. The first step in making vinaigrette is to macerate garlic in vinegar and salt. The vinegar softens the raw taste of the garlic, and the salt tames…

Rosemary Crepes with Goat Cheese and Wilted Greens by Annie Somerville

This is a special and delicious dish. It requires some effort, but it is well worth it! You need to make the crepe batter at least 2 hours a head of time, so if you're looking for a last minute meal, look elsewhere. This one requires a little advanced planning!