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Onions are hollowed out, steamed, and filled with a savory mixture of sausage, spinach, and cream, then baked until golden.
A sweet and gentle prawn curry from Aunty Geeta, featuring English mustard and tomatoes. Quick to prepare with a fragrant panch phoron base.
4 to 6 servings Serve this flavorful dish with small boiled potatoes or Spätzle.
4 to 6 servings Serve this delicious stew with rice, beans, and tortillas or use as a filling for tamales, burritos, tacos, or enchiladas. You can make a…
4 servings Do not judge these fries by potato standards; sweet potatoes do not have as much starch, and will never be as crisp. Sweet, moist, orange…
Twenty-four 2 × 1 ⅓-inch bars A chewy brown sugar–pecan toffee layer spread over shortbread and topped with chocolate. These bars are best made a day…
About 1 ½ cups Think of this as a “twofer”: You get meltingly tender cloves of garlic for garnishing, adding to sauces, or spreading on toast, as well as…
About 1 ½ cups Doubled, this makes an excellent cheese ball (see here).
Two 9-inch round or oval loaves The dough for this lightly sweet bread is very sticky, so if you have a stand mixer, use it. We like to eat toasted slices…
6 to 8 servings For those determined to make this out of season, please read About Tomatoes for tips on choosing and serving tomatoes in the winter. To…
12 servings These old-fashioned Italian desserts get their almond flavor from amaretti cookies, which are traditionally made from apricot kernels.
About twenty 1 ½-inch meatballs SHALLOW-FRIED The tried and true way to brown meatballs is in a skillet. Feel free to experiment with the meats used; the…
4 servings Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter a shallow 2-quart baking dish.
These miniature quiches are made with store-bought phyllo cups and a simple egg custard. They can be filled with ham, broccoli, or roasted red peppers…
A quick jus made from pan drippings and stock to enhance the flavor and juiciness of roast beef.
About 8 cups, or 4 servings If you make your own kimchi, this stew is a great way to use up the last of a batch. A combination of pork and tofu is…
A baked meringue dessert made from French, Swiss, or Italian meringue, shaped into layers or shells and dried in a low oven until crisp.
4 sandwiches To make an Italian Beef Sandwich, divide ½ cup drained Chicago-style giardiniera, store-bought or homemade, among the sandwiches, top with…
A spiced Cincinnati-style chili with ground beef, chocolate, and cinnamon. Serve with oyster crackers and a York Peppermint Pattie for an authentic…
A rich and creamy beer cheese dip made with sharp Cheddar, cream cheese, and a hint of blue cheese, perfect for serving with dark rye bread cubes.
About 7 half-pint jars These deep-red preserves have plenty of texture and are our favorite way to put up ephemeral sour cherries. Please read About…
A simple spring side dish of sweet peas and pearl onions sautéed with prosciutto in olive oil. The salty ham complements the fresh peas, making a quick…
4 servings A superlative appetizer or beer snack; serve with a green salad for a memorable lunch. Please read About Searing, Sautéing, and Pan-Frying Fish.
A simple caramel syrup made from sugar and water, flavored with vanilla and salt. Perfect for drizzling over ice cream, custard, or fruit.
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