French Bread by Traditional Yeast Method (no bread machine) by Salad Foodie

Experimenting with several ways to get a good loaf of French bread without using my bread machine, I am ready to share this version over all I tried. It has a chewy crust and a beautiful fine grain. While my bread machine version (see "Useful Links" below) takes only about 5 minutes of active chef time, this recipe requires perhaps 35…

Herbed Olive Sandwich Loaf by Salad Foodie

Hone your artisan baking skills making this savory Italian loaf bread. Olives, garlic, rosemary and Parmesan cheese flavors predominate, and tantalize everyone at home while baking. Use slices as an accompaniment to any Italian entree, or create a sandwich or open-face with sliced meats and/or cheeses. The recipe can be made in a…

Involtini di cavolo ( Stuffed Cabbage) by J. Gino Genovesi

I know there are many recipes on how to make stuffed cabbage rolls. I like to use fresh ingredients and pride myself in the taste of the cabbage rolls I make. Try them. They are real Italian!

Almond Biscotti by Salad Foodie

Crunchy biscotti are my go-to coffee dunkers. The sweet toasts make a perfect hostess or holiday gift besides. This recipe features almonds but pecans or hazelnuts would be fine, with vanilla extract in place of almond.

Pesto Swirl Bread by Salad Foodie

Swirl breads are the “lookers” of the yeast bread world! In this recipe traditional cinnamon filling is replaced with basil pesto as the star attraction rolled into a light whole wheat dough. The homemade savory filling makes this bread a perfect accompaniment to pastas, salads, soups, and grilled meats and fish. Use the pesto…

Whole Wheat and Rye Bread with Sunflower Seeds by Salad Foodie

Whole wheat and rye flours combine with toasted sunflower seeds to make a flavorful bread with an even grain and chewy texture. Small loaf pans are ideal for baking if the end purposes are hors d'oeuvres, sliders, or open faced mini-sandwiches. To save time I used a bread machine on its dough setting for the preliminary mixing and…

Whole Grain Pita Bread by Salad Foodie

Out of pita bread one day and too lazy to go shop, I decided to haul out the bread machine and make pita bread dough. The recipe is whole grain, but not 100%. Still it's a notch up nutritionally from regular white pita bread. Makes 1 1/2 pounds, or ten pita breads. One serving is half of a pocket bread so theoretically the recipe…

Lemon-Cranberry Biscotti by J. Gino Genovesi

The biscotti had its origin in Roman times They are a dry, crunchy cookie that contains no fat and quite nourishing. .A food with sustenance and carried by the Roman Legions into battle; perhaps this action help fuel the expansion of the Roman Empire since they were so light and easy to carry into battle. The biscotti became…

Cheddar and pancetta jackets by Lemon Squeezy

Jazz up your jacket potatoes with this tasty filling

Inside Out Cabbage Roll Casserole by Salad Foodie

Take the drudgery out of making cabbage rolls by layering ingredients lasagna style! Easy to make and hearty, this will be gobbled up at your next dinner, or double the recipe for a potluck.

Scottish Currant Scones by B Innes

Warm Scottish Scones with sweet Currants are a treat for breakfast any time of year, or for that matter any time of day.

creme caramel by Brett Ede

Apricot Clafoutis copyright 2011 art of living.PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati by maria liberati

This recipe is from my latest book and winner of the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards-The Basic Art of Italian Cooking: Holidays & Special Occasions. I created this recipe originally when I was spokesperson for the American Academy of Ophthalmology…

Gran Lasagna di Carnevale by Carmelita

A sumptous scrumptious dish for feasting with family and friends

Irish Fruit Bread (Barm Brack) by Salad Foodie

Barm Brack is an Irish fruit bread eaten on St. Brigid’s Feast Day, February 1. Golden raisins predominate, along with citron or other dried fruit. It has a hint of spice and makes an excellent breakfast bread. The bread machine makes light work of making this bread, but due to the higher sugar content it is best made on the dough…