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About 30 pieces For a vegetarian version, omit the lamb, double the amount of rice, and add ½ cup dried currants and 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts to…
A rich and glossy milk chocolate glaze or frosting with a hint of coffee. Perfect for cakes, cupcakes, or pastries.
About 24 cookies These lightly sweetened cookies are wholesome enough to tuck into your little one’s lunch box, and easy enough that a child could make…
Twenty-four 2 ¼ × 1 ½-inch bars Nanaimo is a small town in British Columbia best known for these rich bars (and an annual bathtub race). Preheat the oven…
4 to 6 servings This is excellent served with fresh pasta. To lessen the bitterness, soak the radicchio wedges in ice water for 1 hour and drain well.
A classic Italian white bread with a crisp crust and airy crumb. This recipe uses a long autolyse and multiple folds to develop gluten without heavy…
A Boilermaker is a simple cocktail consisting of a shot of whiskey dropped into a glass of beer, meant to be consumed immediately.
These British-inspired hand pies feature a flaky pastry crust filled with ground beef and hearty vegetables. They are durable and travel well, making them…
About twenty-five 5-ounce servings Another German drink, dedicated to springtime and featuring fresh sweet woodruff, which, incidentally, may be grown in…
3 cups A mixture of almonds, walnuts, and pecans may also be used. Preheat the oven to 325°F.
About twelve 4-inch pancakes Delicious with honey, sweetened sour cream, Crème Fraîche, or Blueberry Compote.
12 servings Slab pies are ideal for potlucks, or if you simply prefer a higher crust to filling ratio. Any of the fruit fillings in this chapter can be…
4 to 6 servings Flank steak is the traditional cut for London broil, but much confusion has been created by butchers selling thickly sliced chuck roasts…
Okra is cooked in a fragrant sauce with panch phoron spices, then fried until golden and simmered with lemon juice. This curry can be enjoyed on its own…
About 4 cups The combination of cinnamon, bay leaf, garlic, olives, and pickles in a tomato sauce may seem odd, but this sauce is irresistible with…
A sweet and floral yogurt-based cooler made with rosewater, cardamom, and grenadine. This lassi is creamy and refreshing, with a beautiful pink hue.
About 4 servings Use a combination of the fruits below for a roasted fruit “salad” that can be eaten on its own, over ice cream, or with a cheese plate.
A classic French beef stew braised in red wine with bacon, carrots, and mushrooms. Rich and hearty, perfect for a comforting meal.
Corn on the cob roasted in its husk, either grilled or oven-roasted, for a smoky, sweet flavor.
6 ½ cups This rice is the base for all sushi (vinegared rice) dishes.
4 servings Pilafs call for cooking rice briefly in butter or oil before adding broth or water, a technique that ensures that the grains will be fluffy…
Juicy pork loin chops grilled or broiled with a simple oil, salt, pepper, and lemon juice seasoning. Cooked to a safe internal temperature of 145°F.
4 servings The author of the following account graciously permitted us to use it when we told him how much it pleased us. “When I was a child, one of…
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