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1 ice ring For an unclouded ice ring, let filtered tap water sit at room temperature for 1 hour before using.
About 8 cups This is the richer of the two versions. Use in place of beef stock.
A classic custard pie with a silky egg-and-cream filling in a blind-baked pastry crust, lightly scented with vanilla and optional nutmeg. Serve plain or…
A rich and moist coconut cake with cream cheese frosting, layered with coconut-almond frosting and covered in toasted coconut flakes.
Classic hot dogs served in toasted buns with a variety of optional toppings such as mustard, relish, onions, cheese, chili, and coleslaw.
A sweet and tangy chopped fruit filling made with dried apricots, golden raisins, and candied ginger, flavored with orange zest and juice. Simmered and…
About thirty-six 1 ½-inch stars Deservedly one of the most popular German Christmas cookies. The dough is very fragile and sticky, but the results will…
About 36 small fritters These bite-sized fritters are soft and loaded with apple bits. For a sweet and salty treat, stir 4 ounces (115g) sharp Cheddar…
About forty-two 3 × ½-inch biscotti If you gild the lily as a matter of course, add ½ cup chopped toasted hazelnuts to the dough along with the chocolate…
A simple garlic-infused vinegar made by steeping smashed garlic cloves in warm cider or white wine vinegar. Use it in dressings, sauces, or anywhere a…
4 to 6 servings This is one of the stranger recipes in the book but also one of the most delicious. For brûléed citrus fruit, see Broiled Grapefruit.
A classic French chicken liver pâté enriched with butter, shallots, apple, and a splash of Calvados or Cognac. Silky smooth and served cold or at room…
About 1 cup Once browned, you may season the crumbs with bits of finely crumbled cooked bacon, minced toasted nuts, finely grated Parmesan, minced fresh…
Sixteen 4-ounce servings This traditional Scandinavian Christmas drink was originally mulled wine, but over the years it came to acquire a considerably…
A simple berry coulis made by pureeing fresh or frozen berries with sugar and lemon juice, then straining to remove seeds. Serve at room temperature or…
A classic Brandy Alexander cocktail made with brandy, dark crème de cacao, and half-and-half, topped with freshly grated nutmeg.
8 to 10 servings This bread crumb–topped bean casserole comes from the south of France, and may include a combination of pork, sausage, bacon, duck…
A hearty lentil soup with vegetables, optional pancetta, and kale, seasoned with thyme and a splash of vinegar.
About 30 macarons These delicate and beautiful cookies are notoriously difficult to get right. Our best advice is to take your time. Do not rush any stage…
A versatile pasta salad that can be made with grilled chicken or shrimp, tossed with tomatoes, roasted peppers, olives, and a lemon-herb dressing. Served…
About 1 ⅓ cups This is a version of one of the dozens of walnut sauces found in the cuisine of Georgia (that is, the country in Eastern Europe between the…
A classic French ham and cheese sandwich with a creamy Mornay sauce, baked until bubbly and golden brown.
1 ring This slightly sweet decorative loaf comes from the Alsace region of France. Kugelhopf is baked in a tall fluted mold. An earthenware mold is…
About 1 cup Rub on chicken, beef, lamb, or pork as well as salmon and bluefish.
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