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A refreshing gelatin dessert flavored with lemon or lime juice and zest, served with whipped cream or crème anglaise.
About 5 half-pint jars Please read About Making Preserves and How to Process.
4 servings Serve these with a light tomato sauce beneath them. To bake, leave the stuffed blossoms uncoated, lay them side by side in a greased baking…
A simple and flavorful pilaf made with Israeli couscous, shallot, and broth, perfect as a side dish.
4 to 6 servings A winter favorite, especially when prepared with mutton chops. The meat is traditionally not browned here, but you may brown the meat…
About 3 cups This sauce can serve as a glaze for ribs, a condiment for fried chicken, or a sauce for pulled pork.
These delicate choux puffs are baked until golden and crisp, then filled with a variety of savory spreads and salads, making them perfect for parties and…
4 to 6 servings Please read about Barbecuing. To avoid the rigmarole of removing the bird and cutting off the breast meat, you may cut the chicken into…
A creamy barley dish cooked risotto-style with mushrooms, white wine, and Parmesan. Serves 6 as a first course or 4 as a main.
Classic Swedish meatballs in a creamy gravy, seasoned with allspice and nutmeg. Serve with lingonberry jam for a traditional touch.
6 to 8 servings A variety of proteins work here. Tougher cuts of beef or pork such as flank steak or shoulder chops should be sliced across the grain.
A fresh salsa made with cherry tomatoes, corn, avocado, red onion, jalapeño, and basil, dressed with lime juice and oil.
6 to 8 servings Slumps are cooked in a covered saucepan and served in bowls—like a hot, sweet soup or stew with buttery dumplings.
6 to 8 servings Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter a 2-quart or 9-inch square baking dish.
Classic chicken Parmesan with crispy breaded cutlets, marinara sauce, and melted mozzarella. Roasted then broiled for a golden finish.
About sixty 2-inch cookies Some spritz cookies are soft and tender to the point of being cakelike, but these are crisp-tender. If desired, sprinkle with…
One 9-inch single-crust pie By simply varying the syrup in this pie, you can achieve a range of flavors.
About 6 cups; 4 servings The outstanding flavor of this soup belies how simple it is to prepare. It gets its creaminess and flavor from roasted…
Zucchini halves are hollowed out and filled with a savory mixture of sautéed onion, garlic, bread crumbs, Parmesan, and herbs, then baked until tender. A…
A classic banana split dessert featuring three scoops of ice cream (vanilla, chocolate, strawberry) topped with various sauces, whipped cream, nuts, and…
8 servings This sweet-sour pot roast has been in Joy from the beginning. Irma was never “brave enough” to add gingersnaps to the gravy, but we think it…
4 servings A very rich side dish or sauce, or an opulent first course when spooned over toast.
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