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A Morning Bun Experiment, My Favorite Broccoli, And A Simple, Substantial Side Dish
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Hi Friends, Remember that cheater's croissant dough recipe we made in early summer? This week I used the dough to make morning buns, following the recipe from Tartine: Revised Edition, and while they didn't immediately transport me back to my favorite cafe, they turned out very well, and the children were very, very happy. The buns reheated well on multiple mornings, and with every reheat, the kitchen filled with the smell of cinnamon and orange zest. Heaven! I'm hoping to post the recipe soon. This week, I also made lots of broiled broccoli, following a method I shared in this newsletter a few months ago. I wish it were more photogenic, because it's the kind of recipe I want everyone to makeβit calls for 3 ingredients, can be assembled ahead of time, cooks in 7 minutes, and is the tastiest broccoli I make. Any leftovers are delicious with your morning eggs: I hope you all have a wonderful weekend. Here in the Northeast, expected rain and high winds have canceled many of the weekend activities. Time to turn on the oven! ππ₯πππ
PS: It doesn't look like much, but this brown butter orzo risotto, from Sally Schneider's A New Way to Cook, comes together in 11 minutes and is so, so tasty. It's a great one to turn to when you need something fast and substantial. Review of the Week
ββοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈβ βBolzano Apple Cakeβ "I love this recipe! I have made it many times, and it is always a hit and ends with everyone wanting the recipe. " β Alejandra PS: Two More Fave Apple Recipes to Try: βTeddie's Apple Cake (So simple, made with oil not butter, so, so very good.)
βApple Orchard Muffins (Made with all of my favorite things... also oil not butter, buttermilk, maple syrup, turbinado sugar (for the top), love love love)
7 More Recipes to Make Right NowβRoasted Sweet Potato Fall Saladβ βButternut Squash Sauce + Pasta: one of my childrenβs favorites, very fast, very tasty:
βRoasted Eggplant Lasagna: I made this lasagna this week with Marcella's Fresh Tomato Sauce. I omitted the greens (didn't have any on hand) and added some browned sweet Italian sausage (cleaning out the fridge!). It was so, so tasty.
βCauliflower couscousβwith almonds, herbs, and dried cherries: The Joshua McFadden recipe that introduced me to the wonders of cauliflower couscous:
βCharred Broccoli with Almonds, Dates, and Cheddarβ
βBaked Spaghetti Squash with Garlicky Chickpeas (plus a review: the right way to cut/cook spaghetti squash)
βHoney Mustard Baked Chicken: This is my Great Aunt Rene's recipe, and it's a staple during the school year for its easy preparation and its reception
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Hi. I'm Ali.
Bread enthusiast. Vegetable lover. Omnivore. If the kitchen is your happy place, you're in good company. Let's hang.
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