An electric skillet, tender tri-tip, mushrooms, vegetables and a loaded baked potato come together for a nostalgic dinner inspired by the kitchens, cookbooks and flavors of 1989.
Electric Skillet Tri-Tip with Mushrooms & Vegetables
How to Make Ricotta at Home with Milk and Lemon
Fresh, creamy homemade ricotta made with whole milk, cream, lemon and salt. A wonderfully simple from-scratch recipe for making something lovely in an ordinary kitchen.
Strawberries in the French Manner | Easy Vintage Strawberry Tart
A simple strawberry pie made with fresh strawberries, a lightly sweetened vanilla cream cheese filling, and a glossy apricot glaze, tucked into a homemade pastry crust.
1946 Applesauce Spice Cake | Vintage Cake Recipe
I went into a 1946 cookbook looking for something worth bringing back into the kitchen. I found Applesauce Spice Cake. Eighty years later, we baked it, tasted it, and asked the important question: Is it worth reviving?
Roasted Tomato & Goat Cheese Pasta | Easy Summer Pasta
A simple summer supper born from what was already in the kitchen. Roasted Campari tomatoes, onion and garlic meet leftover whipped goat cheese to create a creamy, wonderfully easy sauce for pasta—because sometimes what remains from one meal becomes the beginning of another.
Tomato Confit Crostini with Whipped Goat Cheese
Slow-roasted tomatoes, creamy whipped goat cheese, crisp crostini, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze come together in this simple Tomato Confit Crostini—a beautiful summer appetizer made for easy entertaining.
Peaches in the French Manner | Easy French Peach Dessert
Celebrate peach season with this French-inspired dessert featuring juicy peaches, a creamy filling, and a flaky pastry shell finished with a glossy apricot glaze. Perfect for warm afternoons and leisurely summer gatherings.
Zucchini Ribbon Salad | Easy Summer Zucchini Recipe
Some recipes are worth gathering around more than once. This refreshed Zucchini Ribbon Salad combines delicate ribbons of fresh zucchini with lemon vinaigrette, Parmesan, toasted almonds, herbs, and crisp breadcrumbs for an elegant summer side perfect for warm afternoons.
Cherry Frangipane Tart | Rustic French Dessert
Delicate sweet cherries, buttery pastry, and a classic French frangipane filling come together in this elegant summer tart inspired by Le Cordon Bleu Summer Cookery. Perfect for afternoon tea, garden gatherings, or a quiet moment with a cup of coffee.
French Country Ham Quiche
French Country Ham Quiche is inspired by the rustic meals and leisurely garden tables featured in Sunset Country French Cooking. Made with ham, asparagus, scallions, and a blend of cheeses baked into a rich custard, this From Scratch Sensations recipe is perfect for brunch, luncheon, or a simple supper.
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