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Potatoes Rösti

40m ready

4 servings Rösti is essentially a giant potato pancake. This recipe works with russet potatoes only, since their starch helps bind the shreds together…

Easy Croissants

8h ready

Classic French croissants made with laminated dough, resulting in flaky, buttery layers. Perfect for breakfast or brunch.

Orange Sorbet

20m ready

A refreshing orange sorbet made with fresh orange juice, lemon juice, and orange zest, sweetened with sugar and optionally spiked with Grand Marnier or…

No-Cook Tomato Sauce

50m ready

About 6 cups Make this easy formula when you can get juicy fresh tomatoes and the weather is too hot for simmering sauces. It’s good on bruschetta as well…

Lemon Bars

1h 25m ready

Eighteen 3 × 2-inch bars Preheat the oven to 325°F. Have ready an ungreased 13 × 9 × 2-inch baking pan.

Easy Caesar Salad

10m ready

A classic Caesar salad dressing made with roasted garlic, anchovies, and Parmigiano-Reggiano. This creamy dressing is perfect for tossing with romaine…

Roasted Asparagus

13m ready

3 to 4 servings Position a rack in the top third of the oven and preheat it to 500°F.

Sachertorte

2h ready

A classic Austrian chocolate torte with apricot jam filling and a bittersweet chocolate glaze. This version is lighter due to extra egg whites.

Butterklösse (Butter Dumplings)

15m ready

Butterklösse are light, fluffy dumplings made from butter, eggs, and flour. They are simmered in broth or stew and served immediately.

Beef Stew

3h ready

6 to 8 servings As with all stews, the flavors deepen if chilled overnight and reheated. Also, once chilled, the fat is easily skimmed from the top.

Cranberry Glaze

10m ready

A sweet and tangy cranberry glaze, perfect for baked ham.

Quick Coffee Cake

45m ready

One 9-inch square coffee cake Perfect for a Sunday brunch. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease a 9-inch square baking pan and line with parchment paper so…

Cream Of Watercress Soup

40m ready

About 6 cups; 4 servings Any flavorful green can be used here, like sorrel, orach, or arugula.

Pineapple Punch

2h ready

A refreshing punch made with black tea, citrus juices, mint, pineapple, and sparkling beverages. Serves 20.

Flourless Chocolate Decadence

50m ready

A rich and dense flourless chocolate cake made with semisweet chocolate, butter, and eggs. Baked in a water bath for a gooey interior, then chilled and…

Mustard Paste

5m ready

About ⅔ cup This is equally suited to roast lamb, beef, rabbit, and chicken, and it gives the meat a gilded finish.

Spicy Maple-Roasted Quail

40m ready

Quail marinated in a spicy maple-soy glaze, then roasted until juicy and glazed. Perfect as an appetizer or main course.

Pickled Green Beans

40m ready

Crisp pickled green beans with apple cider vinegar, dill, garlic, and spicy Thai chilies. A tangy, crunchy side or snack that's perfect for preserving…

Spiced Syrup

45m ready

A spiced simple syrup infused with cloves, cinnamon, star anise, and ginger. Use to flavor beverages or desserts.

Stuffed Bell Peppers

55m ready

4 servings An American classic. Create a vegetarian version by substituting ½ pound firm tofu, drained and crumbled, or Seasoned Tempeh Crumbles. Or…

Grilled Or Broiled Shrimp Or Scallops

25m ready

4 servings BASIC Feel free to improvise with the seasoning. Many pastes and rubs can be substituted for the simple treatment here.

Red Curry Paste

1h 10m ready

A homemade red curry paste made from dried red chiles, prepared by soaking and then substituting for fresh green chiles in a green curry paste recipe.

North Carolina–style Barbecue Sauce

5m ready

About 1 ½ cups This thin, spicy vinegar mixture is used as a mop as well as a sauce for Smoked Pork Shoulder. Once shredded or chopped, the pork absorbs…

Easy Corned Beef Hash

40m ready

A classic corned beef hash made with tender shredded corned beef, crispy potatoes, and a hint of hot sauce. Perfect for a hearty breakfast or brunch.

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