Maple Pecan Pie
A proposed nine-inch all-butter pecan pie with maple syrup, brown sugar and a small amount of cream, cooled before slicing.
Orange Almond Biscotti
A proposed twice-baked orange-zest and sliced-almond biscotti made as one log and cut into about 24 slices.
Orange Hot Chocolate
A proposed two-mug stovetop hot chocolate using orange peel to infuse milk before cocoa and dark chocolate are whisked in.
Savory Sausage and Leek Bread Pudding
A proposed brunch bake of cooked pork sausage, softened leeks, cubed bread, Gruyere and egg-milk custard.
Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Streusel
A proposed 9-inch holiday side with mashed sweet potatoes and a brown-sugar pecan crumble, without marshmallows.
Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup
A proposed meatless slow-cooker split pea soup with diced potato, smoked paprika and lemon stirred in after cooking.
Braised Beef Short Ribs with Mushrooms
A proposed Dutch-oven dinner of bone-in beef short ribs braised in a stock-and-balsamic sauce, with mushrooms added near the end.
Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates
Whole Medjool dates filled with orange-thyme goat cheese, finished with toasted pumpkin seeds and honey for a no-cook party bite.
Maple Candied Pecans
An oven-baked working recipe for pecan halves coated in maple, butter and cinnamon, then cooled until the coating firms.
Pear Almond Frangipane Tart
A proposed nine-inch butter-crust tart with almond cream and thin fresh pear fans, partially baked before filling.