Serves 12
People always love this dish and want to know what makes it so light. It’s Wonderbread! Wonderfully wan, it becomes one with the custard. Don’t settle for anything milder than extra-sharp cheddar.
1 quart half and half
1 dozen eggs
1 teaspoon salt and several freshly ground black pepper
12 to 14 slices
Makes one life-changing sandwich.
1 crusty Italian roll
Pepper Jack cheese
2-3 strips bacon
2 eggs
Pinch chipotle powder
Salt and pepper
Arugula
Split the roll and put it under the broiler to toast. Cover one (or both) sides of the bun with Pepper Jack, and allow to melt. Meanwhile, fry the bacon until very crisp. Pour off
Serves 4
1 jar (16 ounces) picante sauce, medium heat (Pace brand)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 1/2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
4 large eggs
Salt
4 ounces (about 4 cups) tortilla chips
2 ounces (about 1/3 cup) crumbled queso freso
Heat picante sauce and 1 tablespoon cilantro in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat; continue
Makes 1 dozen muffins
1 can (14.75 ounce) creamed corn
2 cups yellow cornmeal
1 cup buttermilk
2 large eggs
1 stick (8 tablespoons) melted butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 450 degrees. Set a 12 cup
Makes one round loaf
3 1/2 cups bleached all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and heat oven to 450 degrees. Mix flour, salt, sugar, and baking soda in a large, wide bowl for easy mixing. Add buttermilk and
Makes 1 cake, serving up to 16
To change the coffeecake’s flavor, substitute 1/2 cup of raspberry or strawberry jam, peach, cherry, or pineapple preserves, apple butter, or orange marmalade for the chocolate chips. The cooled coffee cake can be covered with foil and stored at room temperature a day
Makes 1 dozen large, 18 medium, and 4 dozen mini muffins as well as 4 mini quick-bread loaves
Make sure to check your muffin cup capacity. Some muffin cups are smaller than the 1/2-cup called for in this recipe.
Flavorings (see specific recipes below)
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon
Serves 12
12 ounces cream cheese
1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated orange zest and 1/4 cup juice from a large orange
9 large eggs
3 cups half and half
2 tablespoons, plus another 2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup dried cranberries
12 to 13 slices cheap fluffy white bread, such as Wonder
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1
Makes scant 2 cups
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 corn light corn syrup
2 cups water
3 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted (optional)
Bring sugars, corn syrup, and water to boil in a medium saucepan. Reduce heat and simmer until mixture thickens to a syrup consistency, 10 to 12 minutes. Stir
Makes about eight 3-inch pancakes serving 3 to 4
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup milk, plus a tablespoon or so extra if necessary
1 large egg, separated
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Vegetable oil for brushing pan
Mix dry ingredients in a medium
