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4 servings A vibrant winter salad. The sweetness of the beets and fennel is balanced by the citrus and the welcome bite of horseradish (if using a…
About 2 ¾ cups Mushroom-filled pasta pairs nicely with creamy sauces, or a simple tomato-based sauce.
About 2 cups Our favorite filling for ravioli, this is also good in tortellini. Serve the cooked pasta with butter and cheese, or with a tomato sauce. For…
4 servings We think bacon fat is essential to the warm dressing, but you may discard it and use 2 tablespoons butter or vegetable oil in its place. Baby…
About 1 ½ cups This makes a fantastic cheese ball as well—just double the recipe to make a sizable ball and roll it in 1 cup chopped walnuts. Serve with…
6 hand pies Megan’s great-grandmother, Treva Martin, made these pies every fall. She used dried apples exclusively, but we like to throw in some fresh…
4 sandwiches The classic New England seashore sandwich. The ideal buns for lobster rolls are Martin’s long potato rolls. In the absence of those, your…
A hearty Basque-style chicken stew with peppers, tomatoes, and cured ham, simmered until tender and served over rice.
2 round loaves or sandwich loaves This sponge-based version of basic white bread is more flavorful than that made by the straight dough method. Please…
About 1 cup With the lesser amount of chiles, zhug is somewhat like Salsa Verde or Chimichurri: It’s a perky, herbal accompaniment to grilled meats and…
A refreshing fruit salad with a spicy-sweet lime and chili syrup, served with yogurt.
A refreshing citrus granita made with lemon, lime, or pink grapefruit juice and zest. Simple to prepare and perfect for a light dessert.
About 36 slices Sugar-glazed citrus slices are an old Mediterranean tradition. Half-moons or chunks of fresh pineapple may be treated the same way.
Fresh corn on the cob is grilled or broiled until caramelized and flavorful, perfect as a simple side dish.
6 servings Ceviche is raw fish or shellfish marinated in citrus juice. Though the fish is not technically cooked, it turns opaque and firms up due to the…
6 to 8 servings Even though we inherited Marion Becker’s pommes Anna pan, a beautiful copper piece of cookware specifically made for this dish, we usually…
A classic cold Spanish soup made from ripe tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and bread, blended until smooth and chilled. Serve with diced vegetables and…
Crispy tostadas topped with lime rice, sautéed zucchini, poblano pepper, and onion, finished with Cotija cheese. A fresh and flavorful vegetarian meal.
2 to 2 ½ pounds This is one of the simplest cheeses to make at home, and the result is a soft, spreadable, lightly tangy cheese that can be enjoyed as is…
About ⅔ cup Essential for many Southwestern and Mexican dishes, but also a wonderful seasoning for sprinkling on at the table. Chili powders vary, but…
About 30 cookies Our friend Nora Mace developed this recipe as a thicker, chewier alternative to our classic chocolate chip cookie recipe. These cookies…
4 servings Use steaks cut from the loin or tender portion of the leg for this recipe.
This version is better suited to replacing chicken or pork stock. Use in Hungarian Mushroom Soup, ramen, or Miso Soup.
A rich, sweet poppy seed filling made with milk, brown sugar, butter, egg yolks, and almond paste. Perfect for filling pastries or cakes.
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