Each time I bite into the garlic bagel recipe below, I’m brought back to that moment on my grandma’s couch, enjoying a cozy Saturday morning with family, and the aroma and warm margarine and ...

T here’s a big blue banner outside this Berkeley-based bagel shop declaring “there are no(w) good bagels in California.” A ...

2. Heat the broiler. Broil, cut-side up, for 2 minutes or until the bagel halves are toasted. Rub the garlic on the cut sides of the bagel halves. 3. Stir the tomato and basil in a small bowl.

I know, I know. You’re sick of gratuitous cottage cheese. You don’t want any more cottage cheese toast, cottage cheese “ice cream” or Brussels sprouts dipped in cottage cheese and mustard.

Set aside. Make the everything-bagel topping: In a medium heavy skillet over medium heat, combine sesame seeds, ¼ cup poppy seeds, dried minced garlic and dried minced onion. Toast, tossing ...

With that in mind, we asked four top chefs and bakeries to share their own bagel recipes. Lucky enough to have fresh yeast to hand? Bread Ahead’s traditional bagels are a great starting point.