Snack

These are made with an Italian sourdough starter known as a biga, which has to be prepared one day ahead. Note that before baking the breadsticks, you can give them amusing shapes by forming one end of each dough rope into a squiggle, a loop, or whatever strikes your fancy.

Delicious on crackers or as a filling for small tea sandwiches.

These flavorful toasts are easy enough to make for last-minute guests. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This dish was inspired by pain au chocolat, a chocolate-stuffed croissant that is adored by both children and adults in France. Cranberries have been added-perfect for a Christmas brunch.

A classic Austrian tart gets an American update with this cranberry and apricot filling.

I always choose a fresh salmon caviar over lumpfish when price is a factor.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires addtional resting time.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This dough produces a crisp cookie with oats for added texture.

At Loaves and Fishes we have huge glass jars filled with a variety of very large cookies. Since we opened our doors, we have had to refill the peanut cookie jar over and over each day. This recipe is for our loyal customers and our guests at the Inn, who enjoy a good cookie.

I made these cookies for my son's class at school as part of France's annual week of taste, or semaine du gout. The idea was to show how sweet and salty flavors complement each other.