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6 servings Using stone-ground cornmeal will result in a more soufflé-like texture. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
About 45 sandwich cookies These “ladies’ kisses” are perfect, tiny Italian treats that melt in your mouth. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease or line 2…
A hearty corn chowder with potatoes, carrots, creamed corn, cheddar cheese, and bacon. Perfect for a comforting meal.
About twelve 2 ½-inch biscuits To make biscuits with milk, substitute whole milk for the buttermilk and omit the baking soda. Preheat the oven to 425°F…
4 servings This curry is a little thinner than the variety enriched with coconut milk, but the absence of fat lets the flavor of the curry paste and the…
4 to 6 servings In the 1963 edition of Joy, Marion recommends topping this casserole with a crust of crushed corn flakes and grated Romano cheese. We…
4 servings A delectable side dish that also makes a fine topping for pizza or crostini, or use as you would Caramelized Onions.
One 8-inch square cake; 16 servings Also called parkin, this not-too-sweet cake is the traditional gingerbread of northern England. It is perfect with a…
4 servings If possible, use thin leeks for this classic French first course. The cooking liquid is turned into a mustard vinaigrette.
4 servings Green papaya is not actually a unique type of papaya—it is simply underripe, with crisp flesh and a tart flavor. If you cannot find green…
About 4 cups; 3 servings We recommend buying shucked oysters for this recipe: shucking dozens of oysters can get old (and expensive). To shuck live…
6 to 8 servings You can serve this immediately, but it is much better if prepared a day ahead, chilled, and reheated, as directed in this recipe. Preheat…
4 to 6 servings DOUBLE-FRIED This is the tried-and-true method for creating large quantities of crispy fries. The first fry cooks the potatoes and drives…
About 1 cup Italian for “paste,” pesto is a popular Ligurian sauce made with fresh basil and pine nuts. Of course, it is not the only pesto, and we often…
Here, pig skin is trimmed, simmered, scraped, baked overnight in a low oven, and deep-fried. The water trapped inside the skin boils and evaporates…
8 to 10 servings This recipe can also be made with clams, oysters, or, as is traditionally done in Louisiana, with crayfish. These will be scooped up and…
About 1 ¼ cups This saffron–red pepper aïoli is the perfect accompaniment to fried shellfish; Grilled Squid, Grilled Marinated Octopus; or chilled crab.
4 servings When made with new potatoes, you may call these Potatoes Lyonnaise. When cut into cubes, seasoned with 1 teaspoon chili powder, and served with…
Gefilte fish is a traditional Jewish appetizer of poached fish balls served cold in a jellied broth, often garnished with carrot slices and horseradish.
About forty-eight 3-inch cookies Store-bought puff pastry may also be used to make these shatteringly crisp cookies. Spices or flavorings, such as…
A moist, spiced layer cake made with banana, pineapple, and pecans, topped with cream cheese frosting. Originally known as Doctor Bird Cake in Jamaica.
About 1 cup This Syrian pepper spread is delicious as a dip or sandwich spread, but it may also be used as a sauce for grilled meats or fish. If you can…
A quick and hearty pasta dish with orecchiette, white beans, and spinach in a savory broth. Ready in just 25 minutes.
About sixty-five 2 ½-inch cookies These paper-thin cookies are traditional in American communities settled by Moravian immigrants from central Europe.
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