Recipes — Signature Recipes

This caramelized peanut loaf, made with roasted peanut oil, stays moist and tender with the essence of peanut gracing every crumb, not just the burnished nuts on top. Sometimes the caramel seeps down into gooey little pockets in the cake below – a welcome surprise for any snacker.

Think past salad with this golden frittata seasoned with creamy and rich La Tourangelle green goddess dressing. Packed with fresh herbs, parmigiano reggiano, and springy asparagus this frittata is a fresh addition to any breakfast or brunch table.

This dish offers an alternative to typical holiday entertaining fare. Crispy pan-seared chicken thighs are served in a cream sauce with sautéed wild mushrooms and topped with fried crispy, fragrant sage leaves. The earthy mushrooms complement the creamy, sage-laced sauce while the chicken skin keeps the meat tender and moist.

The Pommes Anna, a pretty disc of thinly sliced potatoes, brown and crispy on the outside and creamy in the center, is a bit tricky to master. First attempts may be foiled by underdone potatoes or overdone edges. That said, no matter the visual presentation, potatoes drenched in avocado oil, herbs, and salt and pepper will never taste bad. Some people make Pommes Anna in muffin tins or baked in the oven. This stovetop, skillet version was inspired by Gabrielle Hamilton’s recipe for the New York Times.