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One 9-inch double-crust pie This springtime pie is our very favorite fruit pie. If desired, make it all rhubarb by substituting more chopped rhubarb for…
A simple side dish of steamed asparagus tossed in browned butter with toasted hazelnuts, orange zest, and orange juice.
About 1 ⅓ cups In India, there is no such thing as a singular “curry powder,” but this blend of spices has come to be a fixture in many kitchens.
Generous 2 cups Cooking the marinade evaporates much of the wine’s alcohol, which keeps the mixture from prematurely “cooking” meats. Red wine is…
About 15 crumpets Crumpets are similar to English muffins, but they are made from a batter rather than a dough. Classically, crumpets are baked in greased…
A classic Spanish sangria made with red wine, brandy, orange liqueur, and fresh fruit. Refrigerate for at least two hours before serving.
A yeasted coffee cake loaf with a buttery streusel topping, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
About 7 cups Feel free to scale the recipe down, but after 4 weeks of waiting you might want to have a sizable supply of sauce to reward your efforts and…
4 to 6 servings A tagine (also spelled tajine) is an earthenware cooking vessel with a conical lid that is used in Moroccan cuisine to make savory braised…
4 sandwiches If you like your sandwiches with three pieces of bread, cut in half twice, and impaled with frilly toothpicks, then you are an honorary club…
4 servings The combination of earthy beets, rich beef, and briny capers in these patties is inspired by Biff à la Lindström, a classic Swedish dish. These…
A creamy baked dip made with artichoke hearts, mayonnaise, and Parmesan cheese, topped with extra cheese and paprika. Perfect for parties and gatherings.
8 servings Despite admonitions to never mix seafood and cheese, we find these especially tasty when sitting atop a cracker mounded high with Treva’s…
Toasted pumpkin or squash seeds are a crunchy, savory snack, perfect on their own or as a garnish for salads and soups. Simply toss seeds with oil and…
About 1 cup This creamy bright-green dressing pairs well with bitter or hearty greens like radicchio or kale.
4 servings The irresistible smell of chili powder–spiced ground beef and frying onions announces “Taco Night” for countless families. This crowd-pleasing…
Classic chocolate chip cookies with a hint of espresso to enhance the chocolate flavor. Soft and chewy, perfect for any occasion.
About 3 ½ cups For a smoky flavor, broil the eggplants or grill on an open flame until collapsed and blackened all over. After having a particularly fine…
3 cups; 8 servings Eat this over oatmeal or yogurt at breakfast or serve as a dessert with cookies, cake, custard, or ice cream.
4 servings Japan’s famous “friendship dish” is prepared ceremoniously at table in an electric skillet or wok—or, less festively, in the kitchen in a wok…
4 to 6 servings BONE-IN CHICKEN PARTS Bone-in chicken must finish cooking over lower heat once it has been browned. For chicken with a more substantial…
About thirty-six 2 ½-inch cookies Created in the 1930s by Ruth Wakefield of the Toll House Inn in Whitman, Massachusetts, the original recipe calls for…
6 to 8 servings We top this moussaka with a mixture of yogurt and eggs, which is lighter than the traditional béchamel, or white sauce.
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