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Baking isn’t just for pastries and sweets. Savory baked dishes can be the main dish to a wonderful meal. Here you’ll find my popular recipe for homemade pizza dough and so much more.

Thin crust pizza made in a pizza oven with Zoë François olive oil cruet on a marble countertop

Easy Homemade Pizza Dough

This is an easy pizza recipe anyone can make! It’s a great for beginners and experienced chefs alike. I used 00 flour for its wonderful chewy texture, but you can substitute all-purpose flour too. You truly don’t need much to create amazing pizza at home, and it starts with great […]

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A pile of golden brown gougeres on top of a raised platter

Gougères

Gougères are just cheese puffs with a fancy name! The exterior is crisp and the interior soft and custardy. Made small, they are a great snack to serve before dinner or make them larger to be filled. Gougères are typically made with Gruyère cheese and thyme, a combination that begs […]

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A casserole dish of Homemade Lasagna with Spinach Pasta

Homemade Spinach Pasta Lasagna

The very first meal I made for my husband, on our first date in 1987, was a four-cheese manicotti with homemade pasta. It took me days! He told me later that he knew he’d marry me when he took a bite. We’ve made each other many meals since, but nothing […]

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Spinach and Cheese Souffle in a ramekin on a gray plate

15 Savory Recipes for Anytime

Dessert and all things sugar may be my primary focus, but I also love to play around with savory flavors. In this list of savory recipes, you’ll find options for any time of day, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Bon appetit!

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focaccia in a cast iron skillet

Easy Focaccia

Focaccia is dough with simple toppings pressed in. And this easy focaccia recipe is simpler than ever — you can make it using pizza dough! Use my no-knead pizza dough recipe, then follow the easy steps below to top with all your favorite accouterments, and bake in a cast iron […]

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Crockpot Rolls with Rosemary

When you’re hosting, oven space is often a challenging feat of timing and choreography, so I “baked” the dinner rolls in the Crockpot. These Crockpot rolls are fluffy, rich with butter and the smell of rosemary will fill your house. The brilliant part is you can plug in your slow […]

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Spicy Spinach Artichoke Dip in a cast iron skillet

Spicy Spinach Artichoke Dip

This spicy spinach artichoke dip is my family’s favorite recipe I make every Christmas Eve to eat while we decorate our tree. It is easy and so satisfying. My boys like it SPICY but you can turn that up or down to suit your taste. We also make it for […]

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A plate of braised brisket with vegetables and sauce

Braised Brisket

Be sure to check out all the other recipes from my holiday special, Holiday Party with Andrew & Zoë!

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A closeup of Zoe Francois' potato latkes.

Potato Latkes

Be sure to check out all the other recipes from my holiday special, Holiday Party with Andrew & Zoë!

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