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A rich chocolate mousse made with cooked eggs and a touch of liqueur or coffee. Light, fluffy, and perfect for a make-ahead dessert.
4 servings This dish is traditionally made with tenderloin, but we prefer less expensive cuts that have more flavor. If you do use tenderloin, try to find…
About 4 cups; enough for 1 chicken We are lucky to live near a food truck that serves Sinaloan-style grilled chicken (Sinaloa is a state in northwestern…
A classic roast beef technique for well-marbled rib or loin cuts, yielding a pink center with a crusty exterior. Seasoned simply with salt and pepper…
Tender boiled yuca dressed with citrusy garlic mojo and fresh herbs. A bright, garlicky Cuban-style side dish.
4 servings For tips on pounding pork chops and steaks into thin cutlets, see here. Alternatives: PAN-FRIED CHICKEN CUTLETS
8 servings To prepare the authentic recipe, substitute two 10¾-ounce cans condensed cream of chicken soup for the flour, chicken stock, and sour cream.
A savory cheese ball made with sharp Cheddar, cream cheese, and crisp bacon, rolled in toasted walnuts or pecans. A classic party appetizer.
4 servings This Italian “mixed fry” can be composed of a wide variety of vegetables and seafood. We recommend always including the sage and lemon slices…
About 8 cups; 4 to 5 servings The subtly flavored, firm flesh of winter melon takes well to the savory notes in this broth. You may find winter melon at…
About 8 cups Please read About Meat and Poultry Stocks. For a White Beef Stock, follow the directions for White Veal Stock, substituting beef bones for…
About 60 samosas Samosas are traditionally made with a soft pastry. Here they are conveniently made with phyllo. They freeze well when tightly wrapped in…
4 servings In Indian cooking, “tandoori” refers to food cooked in a tandoor, a fiercely hot charcoal-fired vertical oven. Meats cooked in a tandoor are…
A quick sauté of summer squash with green onions, seasoned simply with salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon. Ready in about 15 minutes, it's a light and…
4 or 5 servings Asian markets often sell thinly sliced round steak for adding to hot pots and pho. If you cannot find it, buy a portion of eye-of-round…
4 servings This simple treatment does not require any coatings to get a satisfying, crispy result. A perfect way to prepare tofu before adding to a…
About 3 tablespoons Use these proportions for a chicken weighing about 4 pounds. Double the ingredients for a larger bird. Note that this does not contain…
1 serving Angostura bitters contain alcohol, but determining the amount held in a single dash brings to mind the similarly confounding question of how…
4 servings This recipe creates a court bouillon, a flavorful liquid, that is then used to poach the shrimp. If desired, however, you may simply cook the…
In addition to dipping truffles, you may use this procedure to dip squares of nougat, fudge, Honeycomb Candy, or any other type of candy center. If you…
8 arepas (4 servings) From Venezuela and Colombia, arepas are made with precooked corn flour, the most widely available brand being P.A.N. Stuffed arepas…
4 servings Superlative comfort food from northern Thailand. Tender egg noodles and fall-apart chicken lurk in the coconut-curry broth; the optional crispy…
2 pounds This recipe can be scaled up depending on how much salmon you wish to smoke. Black cod (sablefish), sturgeon, and mackerel are also excellent…
A classic French fish stock (fumet) made from white fish bones, aromatic vegetables, white wine, and herbs. Simmered gently and strained for a flavorful…
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