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8 to 12 cups Alternatives: WHITE VEAL STOCK, PORK OR HAM STOCK, POULTRY STOCK, BROWN POULTRY STOCK Alternatives: WHITE VEAL STOCK, PORK OR HAM STOCK…
4 servings If you are using mostly clams or mussels, use the larger amount suggested.
42 to 64 pieces Crostini are easy and quick to prepare and ideal for serving with dips and spreads. They can also be the base for canapés like Bruschetta…
A smooth chocolate fondue made with semisweet chocolate, evaporated milk, and marshmallows. Serve warm for dipping fruit or cake.
A rustic apple galette made with buttery pastry dough, sliced apples, and a cinnamon-sugar topping. Baked until golden and brushed with melted butter for…
About 1 cup This sauce is terrific on gingerbread, pumpkin pie, or apple crisp.
A simple berry granita made from pureed berries, sugar, and water. The mixture is frozen and scraped into icy crystals for a light, refreshing dessert.
2 to 4 servings For variations on a theme, place the eggs and ham on top of Fried Green Tomatoes, Latkes, Crab Cakes, or any unsweetened biscuit. For Eggs…
A rich brown poultry stock made by roasting poultry parts and vegetables until deeply browned, then simmering with herbs and spices. Ideal as a base for…
About 28 small beignets Light as air, these beignets are actually small, deep-fried cream puffs. Their French name translates as “nun’s farts.” Please…
A creamy mashed potato filling mixed with butter and sharp Cheddar or Parmesan, with optional sautéed onion. Use it as a stuffing for pierogi, knishes, or…
About 10 cups; 5 to 6 servings This hearty but not heavy soup is a staple in our winter repertoire. We sometimes substitute 1 cup drained sauerkraut for…
Fresh figs are halved, bathed in a vanilla-Marsala syrup, and baked until tender. They're served with a lightly sweetened ricotta-cream mixture and an…
A rich, frozen Italian dessert made with a light egg foam, melted dark chocolate, and whipped cream. Served in slices or scoops, it's a make-ahead treat…
6 servings Aside from a lime-garnished Mexican lager, this sweetened and spiced grain and nut milk is the best accompaniment to tacos we know. One of our…
A savory breakfast strata layered with country or Italian sausage, sautéed mushrooms, onions, and Swiss or Cheddar cheese. It's a hearty, make-ahead…
A carrot cake doughnut recipe featuring a reduced carrot juice syrup for intense sweetness. The dough is spiced with ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, and…
A creamy Italian risotto made with Arborio rice, fresh mushrooms, and rehydrated porcini. The mushroom soaking liquid and chicken broth build deep savory…
About 1 quart We like to use salted nuts in this classic ice cream.
6 large or 8 medium biscuits Scattering grated cheese on the baking sheet before placing the biscuits on top results in crispy, toasty “feet.” Preheat the…
4 to 6 servings This is a superb grain salad for fall and winter, and it makes a perfect Thanksgiving side dish. For a crowd, double the recipe.
One 13 × 9-inch cake; 16 to 20 servings Dating back to the 1931 edition of Joy, this was Irma’s go-to recipe for family birthdays. It is a light chocolate…
6 servings Potatoes may also be steamed, but be sure there is ample water so the pan does not run dry before they are done.
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