You might need to buy:
  • eggs
  • salt
  • butter or extra-virgin olive oil
  • chopped green onion
  • finely chopped cilantro
You might need to buy:
  • Brine:
  • water
  • kosher salt
  • fresh cracked black pepper
  • Dijon mustard
  • dried sage
  • granulated garlic
  • Stuffing:
  • olive oil
  • butter
  • diced pancetta
  • Salt and fresh cracked black pepper
  • minced shallots
  • minced fresh sage leaves
  • shredded fontina cheese
  • Breading:
  • Italian seasoning
  • fresh cracked black pepper
  • panko breadcrumbs
  • flour
  • eggs
  • olive oil
  • bacon fat
  • Sauce:
  • minced shallots
  • chicken stock
  • whole grain Dijon mustard
  • plain yogurt
  • lemon juice
  • kosher salt
serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • butter
  • white wine or dry vermouth
  • small bunch fresh parsley
  • bay leaves
  • peppercorns
  • melted butter
  • crème fraiche
You might need to buy:
  • sourdough starter
  • molasses
  • flour – I used whole wheat einkorn
  • butter
  • cinnamon
  • ginger
  • nutmeg
  • baking soda or 3/4 if using honey
You might need to buy:
  • bag frozen shredded hash browns
  • black pepper
  • Cooking spray
  • chopped shaved ham
  • freshly grated Cheddar

Substitute caramelized onions for the mushrooms.
Use marinara instead of pesto.
Other ideas for toppings: chopped sun-dried tomatoes, prosciutto, diced pepperoni

You might need to buy:
  • mixed mushrooms
  • olive oil
  • butter
  • kosher salt and black pepper
  • Marsala wine
  • finely minced parsley
  • prepared pesto
  • naan flatbreads
  • shredded mozzarella
  • goat cheese
  • large fresh basil leaves

Can be glazed if you’d like…I never have…

ready in about two hours and 10 minutes; serves 36
You might need to buy:
  • all-purpose flour
  • finely shredded lemon peel
  • salt
  • powdered sugar
  • For the icing...
  • 1cup powdered sugar
  • 1tablespoon milk