This almond cake is delicious as is, but can also be served with a dusting of confectioners’ sugar, whipped cream, or zabaglione. It’s great for breakfast or brunch, as well as dessert.
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John E. Finn’s Chocolate Soufflé Omelet
I love chocolate omelets because so many people seem so startled by the idea. A chocolate omelet might seem odd, but eggs take beautifully to chocolate, as anyone who has ever had a chocolate cake or chocolate pudding or a chocolate mousse or a chocolate custard—or a chocolate soufflé—knows.
John E. Finn’s Prosciutto, Parmesan, and Rosemary Omelet
A ham and cheese omelet is on every menu in every breakfast spot in the United States. It is easy to understand why: A ham and cheese omelet is comfort food, requires no fancy ingredients, and is simple to prepare.
John E. Finn’s Sweet Omelet with Rum Sauce (Omelet au rhum)
This is Connecticut author John E. Finn’s favorite omelet (and it’s dessert!). He says he likes it more than he likes his wife, his kids, and almost as much as he likes his dog. We hope he’s kidding! Fun fact: this boozy omelet is one of the oldest of dessert omelets, simple to make and spectacular to serve.
Faith’s Provençal Roast Tomatoes
Roasting tomatoes is one of my favorite ways to delight in summer tomatoes because they sweeten up naturally in the skillet and oven.
Amanda Glover’s Chocolate Merlot Cake
Have your glass of merlot and eat it too. . .in a gorgeous, rich chocolate cake. This one by CT baker Amanda Glover is our new favorite chocolate cake.
