Carbonara
One of the first pasta dishes I learned to cook was spaghetti carbonara. I was amazed at how simple it was to make, but more importantly how much flavor it...
Recipes
Pepperoni with chile
This is my all-time favorite pizza. I love the chewiness of the pepperoni and also the heat that comes from the chile in it. There is a classic Italian combination...
Margherita
This is the pizza that pizzerias around the world should be judged by. If they can’t make a good margherita, then there is probably no chance of them doing justice...
Whole wheat pizza dough
Portions: Makes 25 oz roughly enough for four 12-inch pizzas Ingredients: 1 cup warm water 2 teaspoons active dry yeast 11/4 teaspoons sugar 11/2 tablespoons olive oil 21/2 cups +...
Ingredients for the perfect pizza
The Oven The domestic countertop electric pizza ovens are brilliant as they can generate enough heat to make a commercial quality pizza at home. This is because they have heat...
Peach ricotta scones
Summer peaches and creamy ricotta, plus buttery pastry! You can substitute plums or nectarines. Portions: Makes 16 Ingredients: 5½ cups (660g) cake flour ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar 2 teaspoons sea salt ...
Honey lavender scones
Delicate, floral lavender and warm, fragrant honey make a perfect sweet treat. Portions: Makes 14 Ingredients: ¾ cup + 2 tablespoons (210g) heavy whipping cream 3 teaspoons dried lavender buds, divided 4½...
Maple oat scones
Lennie LaGuire took the helm in the pastry kitchen one day and made this delicious scone for us. Ever since then, it’s been a staple on our menu in the fall and...
Cranberry pecan coffee cakes
Tart cranberries balance the buttery, sweet, nutty crumble topping to make a yummy morning treat. Portions: Makes one 9×13 dish; cut to preferred size Ingredients: 4 large eggs, room temperature 1½...
Brioche ring
A favorite around Easter or the winter holidays, these pull apart buns are soft and pillowy. The more icing the better! Portions: 8 serves Ingredients: ½ recipe (about 775g) Brioche dough All-purpose flour, for dusting 2 tablespoons...
Cinnamon rolls
Not your traditional cinnamon roll, these bake up crisp, flaky, and buttery. Make the rolls at least a day in advance to store in the freezer, and you can turn out...
Sticky buns
For hardcore fans of sweet breakfast pastries, this sticky, buttery bun is heaven. You can use any nut you have on hand; walnuts are a great substitution. The schmear style topping was...