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4 servings A delectable accompaniment to simply cooked fish, poultry, or meat. Tropea and cipollini onions are a fine substitute, when available. Preheat…
About ¾ cup Called “Half-and-Half Dressing” in previous editions of Joy, this dressing is a fine compromise between creamy and tangy and just happens to…
4 servings This flavorful South Indian–style rice dish is loaded with fragrant seeds, spices, and fresh curry leaves. While some of the ingredients are…
About 1 quart jar A favorite garnish for sushi and delicate fish or shellfish dishes. Sweet and spicy, these slices can also add a nice zing to salads and…
A classic Italian chicken stew made in an Instant Pot with mushrooms, tomatoes, and herbs. Served over polenta with Parmesan cheese.
About 4 cups This classic accompaniment to roasted turkey benefits from a rich, brown giblet stock and a blond roux (for an easier option, see Quick…
2 to 3 servings Searing the rack of lamb before roasting browns it and helps melt any untrimmed fat. Preheat the oven to 425°F.
About 4 cups; 4 to 6 servings Long cooking yields the traditional, silky-smooth result. For quicker cooking, the night or morning before you wish to cook…
Sixteen 2-inch squares Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease an 8-inch square baking pan and line with parchment paper so it extends over 2 sides.
4 servings Congee, its Thai cousin, jok, and its Korean counterpart, juk, will win over even the most tender of stomachs. It is considered breakfast food…
About 4 cups; 4 to 5 servings This is our favorite cold soup. It is very rich.
About 2 ½ cups Make this fresh, bright-tasting relish when tomatoes are at their prime. Serve it with grilled fish steaks or chicken, or on crostini.
Veal chops are grilled or broiled to your desired doneness and served with lemon wedges or salsa verde.
4 servings This recipe is easily doubled. For Baked Brown Rice, substitute brown rice for the white rice, increase the chicken broth or water to 2 ½ cups…
15 servings An icebox “cake” is a no-bake dessert made from thin wafer cookies, such as graham crackers, whipped cream, and fruit. It’s about as easy as…
Oysters Rockefeller is a classic appetizer featuring oysters on the half shell topped with a spinach and herb mixture, then baked until plump and browned.
Varies Salted egg yolks can be used to add a rich, salty boost to many dishes. Grate them using a fine grater over pasta, risotto, pizza, salads, and…
This thick syrup is made of sugar and just enough water to dissolve it and steam any stray crystals from the sides of the pan. It will set up firmly…
One 9-inch single-crust pie This is a pie for the hottest of summer days, when firing up the oven is the last thing you want to do.
8 servings A soft pudding with an old-fashioned flavor. Be sure to use very ripe, mushy persimmons. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Butter a shallow 3-quart…
These bran muffins are packed with dried fruits and nuts. The batter can be stored in the refrigerator for up to six weeks, allowing you to bake fresh…
Creamed yucca is a smooth and creamy side dish made with yucca root, charred green onions, and coconut cream. It is served alongside roasted spaghetti…
These Indian-inspired mushy peas are sweetened with coconut and make a great side dish for curry or a vegetarian take on fish and chips.
One 8-inch round cake; 8 to 10 servings A deeply flavored cake needing only a light dusting of powdered sugar for garnish. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Coat…
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