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8 servings Whereas beef and pork barbecue are common in many regions of the United States, mutton is unique to several counties of western Kentucky, where…
Grilled fennel and tomatoes tossed with olives, basil, and a lemon-olive oil dressing. A fresh and flavorful side dish.
6 servings The essential ingredient for this classic dish is top-quality lean beef, preferably tenderloin, although top round or sirloin may be…
36 pieces Assemble ahead of time on the day you serve them and bake just before needed. You can also make these using whole water chestnuts in place of…
Soft-shell clams are baked until they open, then served on the half shell with melted butter, cocktail sauce, and lemon wedges.
A buttery, flaky Danish pastry dough, enriched with eggs and yeast, perfect for making classic pastries. This recipe yields enough for about twenty-four…
2 long loaves Stollen is traditionally served during the Christmas holidays. The shape and folds of the dough are said to represent the folds of the…
About 5 pint jars These likely owe their appealing name to an enterprising Illinois couple who, during lean times, bartered their home-canned…
About 1 ½ pounds; about 80 pieces Truffles are one of the easiest chocolate candies to make. Named whimsically after the savory black truffle, these…
9 ½ cups This full-flavored granola, which is cooked until “well done,” has an almost savory quality. We think of it as granola for people who don’t like…
A sweet, thick fruit and nut filling made with evaporated milk, dates, figs, and toasted nuts, flavored with vanilla.
4 servings Cecily Brownstone, a friend of Irma and Marion’s, contributed this time-tested formula in the early 1960s. According to her, the dish owes its…
A vibrant salad with crispy chorizo and tender squid, tossed with olives, red onion, parsley, and fresh lime juice.
4 servings Our recipe is based on one by Henriette Davidis, nineteenth-century Germany’s greatest cookbook author. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Roasted peanuts are tossed with a fragrant oil infused with makrut lime leaves, red pepper flakes, and lemongrass for a spicy, aromatic snack.
About ten 9-inch crêpes Buckwheat crêpes, a specialty of the Brittany region of France, are larger and a little thicker than regular crêpes with an…
A rich and dense chocolate cheesecake with a chocolate wafer crust. Perfect for chocolate lovers.
One 9-inch single-crust pie If you plan to cover the pie with meringue instead of whipped cream, read About Meringue.
Crab cakes made with lump crabmeat, seasoned with Chesapeake Bay seasoning, and pan-fried until golden. Served with lemon wedges and a dipping sauce.
About twenty-two 4-inch pancakes Cottage cheese gives these pancakes a tender crumb. Serve them straight off the griddle for the best texture. These…
About 3 cups Puttanesca, or “streetwalker’s” sauce, is assembled from pantry items and ready in minutes, making it ideal for busy cooks drawn to the…
8 servings Think of this as a barely sweet, crustless, no-bake cheesecake; a perfect, creamy pedestal for ripe, seasonal fruit. If you have the…
A classic Champagne cocktail made with a sugar cube soaked in Angostura bitters, brandy, and chilled Champagne, garnished with a lemon twist.
5 to 6 cups; 4 servings This hearty soup is even more delicious when made with Mushroom Stock.
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