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A colorful cake inspired by the Tequila Sunrise cocktail, featuring almond paste, citrus zest, amaretto, and a pomegranate-inspired glaze. The batter is…
A bright, refreshing raspberry or strawberry sherbet made with a simple sugar syrup and a touch of gelatin for a smooth texture. Pureed berries are…
These orange-cranberry doughnuts are infused with cinnamon, pecans, dried cranberries, and orange zest, then topped with a citrus glaze. Perfect for…
4 servings Baking fish in coarse salt is one of the finest, simplest, and most flavorful ways to prepare it, for the salt crust acts as a moist “oven,”…
2 to 4 servings For tender whites, use medium heat. For whites with lacy, brown edges, use medium-high heat.
4 servings This dish can be served with a variety of salsas, meats (chorizo in particular), and beans. Preheat the oven to 200°F.
About 1 ⅓ cups A good standby for fried fish. Try replacing the parsley with other herbs, such as tarragon or chives.
About 2 cups Almost any fresh red chile will do, but we have had especially good luck with what are known as “red finger hots.” Red jalapeños or Fresnos…
4 servings A classic Chinese-American staple, these egg-vegetable-meat pancakes are typically served with a brown sauce. To make a St. Paul Sandwich…
A classic baked ham glazed with brown sugar, mustard, and vinegar, or an optional honey, bourbon-molasses, or pineapple glaze. Scored and studded with…
About 5 cups For a vegetarian version, the gelatin may be omitted (reduce the milk to 1 cup total).
A creamy, comforting potato leek soup made with butter, leeks, and potatoes, pureed until smooth. Perfect for a light meal or starter.
About 3 cups In general, barbecue sauces become sweeter and thicker as you travel farther west across the United States, and this style is at the western…
4 to 6 servings Alternatives: MARINARA SAUCE, TOMATO SAUCE, SHAKSHOUKA (EGGS POACHED IN TOMATO-PEPPER SAUCE)
About 2 ½ cups To simplify this recipe slightly, you may skip the roasting step and use 1 cup canned whole tomatoes, drained, instead of fresh, ½ cup…
Flaky puff pastry turnovers filled with cinnamon-spiced apples or pears. A simple, warm dessert that's perfect for fall.
4 servings If you do not like fennel, you can also make this salad with celery, thinly sliced on the diagonal, or puntarelle, if you can find it…
A rich, creamy cooked eggnog made with egg yolks, sugar, heavy cream, and a blend of rum, Cognac, and Grand Marnier. Served chilled with freshly grated…
A light and fluffy lemon poppy seed sponge cake, perfect for dessert or tea time. This family recipe yields 12 servings and is easy to prepare.
4 servings For a classic alternative, see Oysters Rockefeller.
6 servings Duck breasts are best served rare or medium-rare. This technique is best with breasts from leaner ducks, such as Muscovies and Moulards. In…
Small patty shells—deep shells of puff pastry baked and then filled with sweet or savory fillings—are called bouchées (mouthfuls). Very small hors…
A quick and creamy lemon chicken pasta with peas and tarragon, ready in 20 minutes.
4 servings A classic tapa, prepared here with the easy, oil-saving cold-start frying method. The sauce served with these fried potato cubes is known as…
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