Recipes
This page corresponds to the posts and photographs on 5 Second Rule, Cheryl’s food blog. Click “recipe” for a printable pdf. Click “blog” to read the original post and see a photo of the finished dish.
Last Updated 1/9/2010
Breakfast
Sesame Flapjacks with tahini-maple syrup Recipe I Blog
Homemade Granola with pomegranate seeds and yogurt Recipe I Blog
Date Nut Bread Recipe I Blog
Multigrain Pancakes Recipe I Blog
Sweet and Spicy Farro with apples and cashews Recipe I Blog
Chocolate Yogurt Recipe I Blog
Cottage Cheese Pancakes Recipe I Blog
Cocoa-Dusted Banana Bread Recipe I Blog
Nectarine Scones with nutmeg sugar Recipe I Blog
Cherry Banana Morning Cake Recipe I Blog
Blueberry Corn Muffins Recipe I Blog
Maple Scones with currants and vanilla Recipe I Blog
Banana-Walnut Muffins with Medjool Dates Recipe I Blog
Cinnamon Kabocha Muffins Recipe I Blog
Steel-Cut Oats with cocoa and toasted hazelnuts Recipe I Blog
Fresh and Dried Fruit Salad Recipe and Blog
Milk and Honey Breakfast Polenta with pine nuts and currants Recipe and Blog
Buttermilk Banana Pancakes Recipe I Blog
Ceylon Cinnamon Toast Recipe I Blog
Agave-Sweetened Granola with pistachios, dried apricots, and golden raisins Recipe I Blog
Cherry Pecan Granola Recipe and Blog
Pumpkin French Toast Sticks Recipe I Blog
Caramelized Onion Quiche with cheddar, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes Recipe | Blog
Leftover Stuffing Flat Omelet, for one Recipe | Blog
Apple Cinnamon Pancakes with maple and brown sugar Recipe | Blog
Wheat Berry Oatmeal Porridge Recipe | Blog
Pumpkin Quick Bread with cranberries and walnut meal Recipe | Blog
Shirred Eggs with bacon and pesto Recipe | Blog
Tender Whole Grain Zucchini Bread Recipe | Blog
Blueberry Lemon Crepes Recipe | Blog
Honey-Roasted Stone Fruit with cardamom Recipe | Blog
Quick Whole Grain Blueberry-Ricotta Pancakes Recipe | Blog
Quail Eggs with bacony mayonnaise Recipe | Blog
Lightly Seeded Pancakes Recipe | Blog
Toasted Coconut French Toast Stacks Recipe | Blog
Classroom-Appropriate Double Blueberry Muffins Recipe | Blog
Poached Eggs, Avocado, and Bacon a la Dave Recipe | Blog
Cherry Cream Scones Recipe | Blog
Oatmeal Pancakes with strawberries Recipe | Blog
Weekend Crepes with cannoli cream Recipe | Blog
Lemon-Ricotta Waffles Recipe | Blog
Appetizers
Smoked Mozzarella Arancini Recipe I Blog
Fresh Figs with honey, balsamic, goat cheese and pistachios Recipe I Blog
Creamy Spinach-Cashew Spread Recipe I Blog
Smoky Roasted Eggplant-Garlic Dip Recipe | Blog
Cilantro White Bean Spread Recipe | Blog
Grilled Eggplant and Roasted Tomato Bruschetta Recipe | Blog
Salads/Vegetable Sides
White Beans Puttanesca Recipe I Blog
Green Beans with chopped eggs and olives Recipe I Blog
Corn on the Cob with Smoky Lime Butter Recipe I Blog
Mixed Greens with peaches, cucumbers, and candied lemon peel Recipe I Blog
Garbanzo Bean Salad with red curry and tomatoes Recipe I Blog
Spinach Salad with peaches, pecans and Saint Albray Recipe I Blog
Monica Bhide’s Pan-Seared Eggplant with ginger and honey Recipe I Blog
Grilled Artichokes Recipe I Blog
Basic Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes Recipe I Blog
Wehani Rice Salad with a trio of cherries, almonds, and mint Recipe I Blog
Spring Vegetable Trio with goat cheese and pistachios Recipe I Blog
Zippy Carrot Ginger Slaw Recipe I Blog
Roasted Cauliflower with cheese sauce Recipe I Blog
Mixed Greens with trout, bacon, and toasted almonds Recipe I Blog
Wild Rice with butternut squash, spinach, and toasted hazelnuts Recipe | Blog
Alison’s Famous Chanukah Latkes Recipe | Blog
Curried Cauliflower with peas Recipe | Blog
Crunchy Christmas Salad with fennel, celery, and fruit Recipe| Blog
Fresh Cranberry Sauce with four spices and grand marnier Recipe | Blog
Thanksgiving Mashed Sweet Potatoes with pecan crumble Recipe | Blog
Super-Simple Shredded Sauteed Brussels Sprouts, with optional walnuts Recipe | Blog
Roasted Beet Salad with goat cheese and walnuts Recipe | Blog
Turquoise-Inspired Chopped Salad with tahini-lemon drizzle Recipe | Blog
Sweet and Sour String Beans Recipe | Blog
Zen Salad with purple fruits Recipe | Blog
Fig and Cress Salad Recipe | Blog
Garlicky Roasted Tomatoes Recipe | Blog
Minty Peas Recipe | Blog
Mayo-Free Potato Salad with caramelized shallots Recipe | Blog
Toasted Sesame Broccoli “Starts” Recipe | Blog
Olive Panzanella Recipe | Blog
BLT Salad Recipe | Blog
Fennel-Orange Salad with onion and capers Recipe | Blog
Clifton’s Chopped Salad Recipe | Blog
Cucumber-Lime Salad with mint and feta Recipe | Blog
Bank-Breaking Almond Snap Peas Recipe | Blog
Fried Baby Artichokes with parmesan and lemon Recipe | Blog
Heat Wave Carrot Salad with lemon chunks Recipe | Blog
Soups
Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup Recipe I Blog
Lentil Soup with pumpkin Recipe and blog
Slow Cooker Yellow Split Pea Soup with ham Recipe I Blog
*Katie’s Crock Pot Chicken Stock Recipe I Blog
Cold Spiced Tomato Soup Recipe I Blog
*Mark & Bruce’s Spiced Plum Soup Recipe I Blog
White Bean Soup with chard and parmesan Recipe I Blog
Carrot-Leek Soup with tarragon and a touch of cream Recipe I Blog
Smoky Vegetarian Bean Soup Recipe I Blog
Cumin-Scented Wheat Berry and Lentil Soup Recipe | Blog
Squash Soup with red curry and coconut Recipe | Blog
Quick Chicken and Barley Soup Recipe | Blog
Watermelon Gazpacho Recipe | Blog
Vegetarian Entrees
Polenta with caramelized onions and walnuts Recipe I Blog
Green Beans with chopped eggs and olives Recipe I Blog
Noodle Kugel with melted apples Recipe I Blog
Fresh Tortilla Pizzas Recipe I Blog
Spinach, Brie, and Apple Empanadas Recipe I Blog
Wehani Rice Salad with a trio of cherries, almonds, and mint Recipe I Blog
Garlicky Currant-Flecked Greens over polenta Recipe I Blog
Vegetable Stir-Fry with crisp tofu and toasted cashews Recipe I Blog
Zesty Wheat Berry Black Bean Chili Recipe I Blog
Caramelized Onion Quiche with cheddar, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes Recipe | Blog
Soba Noodles with stir-fried greens and cremini mushrooms Recipe | Blog
Curried Cauliflower with peas Recipe | Blog
Grilled Mozzarella Sandwich with smoky eggplant and sun-dried tomatoes Recipe | Blog
Diana’s Homemade Pasta Recipe | Blog
Squash Blossom Frittata, for one Recipe | Blog
Pasilla Cotija Quesadillas Recipe | Blog
Roasted Vegetable Frittata with fresh ricotta Recipe | Blog
Clifton’s Chopped Salad Recipe | Blog
Pesto-Dappled Whole Wheat-ish Pizza Recipe | Blog
Grilled Tofu with peanut-coconut sauce Recipe | Blog
Super-Quick Grilled Naan Pizzas Recipe | Blog
Drinks
Coconut Chai Tea Recipe I Blog
Makeshift Pineapple Batido Recipe I Blog
Banana Milkshake Recipe I Blog
Key Lime and Vanilla Spritzer with blood orange Recipe I Blog
Refreshing Almond Yogurt Shake Recipe | Blog
Kiwi Blueberry Fizz Recipe | Blog
Teatotaler’s Sangria Recipe | Blog
Blue Cherry Granate Smoothie Recipe | Blog
Meat Dishes
*Chinese Barbecued Pork Recipe I Blog
*Albondigas Recipe I Blog
Roasted Chicken Breasts with fruit vinegar Recipe I Blog
*Carbonnades des Flandres, or Belgian Beef Stew Recipe I Blog
*Chicken and Basmati Pilaf with saffron, pistachios, and peas Recipe I Blog
*Pork Ragu for a Crowd Recipe I Blog
*Jesse Ziff Cool’s Harvest Pot Roast Recipe | Blog
Alison’s Grilled Chicken, Prosciutto, Peach and Basil Party Kabobs Recipe | Blog
Quail Eggs with bacony mayonnaise Recipe | Blog
Grilled Pork Tenderloin with pluot sauce Recipe | Blog
Poached Eggs, Avocado, and Bacon a la Dave Recipe | Blog
Fish
*Corn and Cod Cakes Recipe I Blog
Tuna, Black Rice, and Arugula Salad Recipe I Blog
Cold Salmon Sandwich with lemon-caper mayo Recipe I Blog
Mixed Greens with trout, bacon, and toasted almonds Recipe I Blog
Lemony Pesto-Shrimp Skewers Recipe | Blog
Grilled Ahi with yellow tomato and avocado relish Recipe | Blog
* Rick Bayless’ Classic Ceviche Recipe | Blog
Sweet Things
Heather’s Winning Coconut and Dark Chocolate Bullseyes Recipe I Blog
Honey-Drizzled Banana Fritters Recipe and blog
Chocolate Cinnamon Ganache Hanukkah Cookies Recipe I Blog
Jam Roly Poly Recipe I Blog
Mini Dark Chocolate Puddings with Chocolate Shavings Recipe I Blog here and here
*Charmian’s Salted Caramel Ice Cream Recipe I Blog
Thin and Crispy Almond Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe I Blog
Two Bite Mint Brownies Recipe I Blog
Lavender and Mint Ice Cream Sandwiches Recipe I Blog
Blueberry Buttermilk Crumb Cake Recipe I Blog
Coconut Cream Cupcakes with coconut cheese cheese frosting Recipe I Blog
Summer Fruit Cobbler with buttermilk cutouts Recipe I Blog
*Heather’s Red Velvet Cake Recipe I Blog
Cocoa-Dusted Banana Bread Recipe I Blog
Simplest One Bowl Chocolate Cupcakes Recipe I Blog
Milk and Dark Chocolate Chunk Cookies Recipe I Blog
Grilled Apricots with dark chocolate, pistachios, honey, and cream Recipe I Blog
Cherry Banana Morning Cake Recipe I Blog
Strawberry Rhubarb Cobbler Recipe I Blog
Ricotta Pound Cake with almond meal Recipe I Blog
*Connie Bars (i.e. Hazelnut and Chocolate Caramel Bars) Recipe I Blog
Purim Hamantaschen Recipe I Blog
Brown Sugary Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe I Blog
Coconut Cream Pie (adapted from Mr. B’s Bistro) Recipe and Blog
Candied, Caramelized Mandarinquats Recipe I Blog
Coconut Almond Macaroony Meringues (Meringaroons) with mini chips and cherries Recipe I Blog
*Catalan Cinnamon Crème Brûlée Recipe I Blog
Nutella-Filled Nutmeg Molasses Sandwich Cookies Recipe I Blog
*Flo’s Cinnamon Bubble Buns Recipe | Blog
Grandma Arline’s Noodle Kugel, tweaked Recipe | Blog
*Heather’s Orange-Sable Ginger Cookies Recipe | Blog
*Tara’s Hungarian Horns Recipe | Blog
*Diana’s Pistachio, Dark Chocolate, and Cranberry Biscotti Recipe | Blog
Whole Grain Cookies with pulverized tidbits Recipe | Blog
Lisa’s Winning Pecan Pie Recipe | Blog
Pumpkin Mini Pies in a whole wheat ginger crust Recipe | Blog
Cheddar Apple Crisp, for Elisa Recipe | Blog
Mocha Chip Celebration Loaf Cake Recipe | Blog
Choconut Pudding with milk chocolate peanut butter maltballs Recipe | Blog
Cocoa Cinnamon Shortbread Cookies Recipe | Blog
Pumpkin Quick Bread with cranberries and walnut meal Recipe | Blog
Birthday Brownies Recipe | Blog
Tender Whole Grain Zucchini Bread Recipe | Blog
Fig Galette with pistachio frangipane Recipe | Blog
Pistachio Shortbread Bars Recipe | Blog
Key Lime Tart in a chocolate-coconut crust Recipe | Blog
Sisters’ Coconut Palmiers Recipe | Blog
Honey-Roasted Stone Fruit with cardamom Recipe | Blog
Macadamia Brittle Ice Cream Recipe | Blog
* Arroz Con Leche Recipe | Blog
Healthier Oatmeal Cookies with dried fruit trio Recipe | Blog
Almost Tollhouse Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe | Blog
* Banana Pudding Recipe | Blog
Tart Cherry Frozen Yogurt Recipe | Blog
White Raspberry Sabayon Recipe | Blog
Classroom-Appropriate Double Blueberry Muffins Recipe | Blog
Summer Fruit Wonton Napoleans Recipe | Blog
Raspberry-Cardamom Tart in a cocoa crust Recipe | Blog
Cinnamon White Chocolate Chip Brownies Recipe | Blog
Cherry Cream Scones Recipe | Blog
Weekend Crepes with cannoli cream Recipe | Blog
Almond-Scented Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Recipe | Blog
Brown Butter Nut Bars, version 3.0 Recipe | Blog
Miscellaneous/Condiments
Toasted Cumin Hummus Recipe I Blog
Homemade Roasted Pumpkin Puree Recipe I Blog
Chocolate Yogurt Recipe I Blog
Noodle Kugel with melted apples Recipe I Blog
Candied Lemon Peel Recipe I Blog
Manchego Walnut Pesto Recipe I Blog
Leftover Spaghetti with sausage, asparagus, and garlic-roasted tomatoes Recipe I Blog
Cilantro Lime Pesto Recipe I Blog
Duo of Passover Charoset (Ashkenazi and Sephardic versions) Recipe I Blog
Lightly Spiced Apricot Paste, for Saint André Recipe I Blog
Fresh and Dried Fruit Salad Recipe and Blog
*Runaround Sous’ Lady Marmalade Recipe I Blog
Fresh Cranberry Sauce with four spices and grand marnier Recipe | Blog
Cooked Wheat Berries Recipe | Blog
Spice-Flecked Applesauce Recipe | Blog
Chocolate Raspberry Agave Jam Recipe | Blog
Indigo Jam Recipe | Blog
Toasted Pistachio Pesto Recipe | Blog
* Recipes marked with an asterisk were developed by others and are excerpted / printed verbatim.