Recipes from the kitchen

A photo-first recipe shelf.

One simple recipe idea for each kind of photo: sourdough, challah, cookies, croissants, focaccia, muffins, and pizza.

Several glossy challah loaves
ChallahClassic

Classic Braided Challah

A soft, lightly sweet loaf with a glossy crust, made for slicing, sharing, and French toast the next day.

Chocolate chip cookies on parchment
CookiesFinished bake

Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Big, craggy cookies with pools of chocolate, crisp ridges, and a soft middle.

Baked croissants on a tray
PastryLaminated

Classic Butter Croissants

A weekend lamination project with flaky layers, honeycomb interiors, and a buttery finish.

Golden focaccia in a baking tray
BreadOlive oil

Olive Oil Focaccia

A bubbly, golden focaccia with crisp edges, a soft center, and plenty of olive oil.

Fruit muffins in blue wrappers
MuffinsFruit

Jammy Fruit Muffins

Tender muffins with fruit pockets, tall tops, and a simple batter that does not need a mixer.

Slice of pizza on a board
PizzaHome oven

Home Oven Cheese Pizza

A practical pizza with crisp bottom, stretchy cheese, and enough sauce to make the slice feel alive.

Sourdough loaf on a towel
SourdoughCountry loaf

Country Sourdough Loaf

A simple country loaf with mild tang, open crumb, and a crust that crackles as it cools.