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4 to 6 servings This salad is a beautiful tangle of carrots, sweet fennel, and crisp radishes, all tossed with a tangy, bright-green yogurt dressing. For…
2 to 4 servings Gentle heat and time concentrates the flavor of tomatoes and turns them silky and sweet. Simply running a knife through them results in a…
8 to 10 servings Traditionally made with Barolo, but good with any dry robust red wine. This is a fantastic dish for a Sunday supper, giving you leftovers…
About 1 cup This rich, tangy French sauce is traditionally made with petit-suisse cheese, but cream cheese is a good substitute. Serve well chilled.
A caramel powder made from baked sugar, toasted almonds, and sea salt, perfect for coating doughnuts. This versatile topping adds a sweet, salty, and…
A fragrant herb-infused vinegar made with tarragon, parsley, thyme, savory, rosemary, shallots, and peppercorns. Perfect for salads, marinades, and…
1 serving Vermouth is not the enemy of the martini, it is its defining element. Good gin is a potent spirit with real flavor of its own, but it needs more…
2 servings Quality, fresh shrimp need little more than brief cooking, butter, and lemon juice.
A lighter version of the classic French baked sandwich, featuring fresh tomatoes, basil, and Gruyère cheese. Perfect for summer with a side salad or as an…
These phyllo triangles are filled with either a rich mushroom duxelles with goat cheese or a classic spinach filling, then baked until golden and crisp…
About 2 cups A cool companion to fried foods or grilled meat, and a fine dip on its own with pita bread.
4 servings The ground meat for these kebabs must be kneaded to develop the myosin, which will help bind it to the skewers. Wide, flat metal skewers are…
1 large round loaf For variation, add minced fresh or dried herbs, such as thyme or marjoram, minced green onion, or chopped green olives to the dough.
A rich Louisiana red gumbo made with chicken, andouille sausage, crab, shrimp, and dried shrimp, thickened with a dark roux and seasoned with filé powder.
A simple round cake topped with sliced apples, peaches, or plums and a cinnamon-sugar topping. Best served warm.
Tender braised leeks are finished with buttery breadcrumbs and a hint of lemon for a simple, elegant side dish.
4 servings This dish is the perfect combination of sweet and savory, with a buttery, toasty flavor from the pine nuts.
A traditional British bread loaf made with a blend of white, wholemeal, and rye flours. The distinctive two-tier shape is achieved by stacking a smaller…
About ½ cup This spice blend is essential for many traditional Ethiopian stews, but it may be used on everything from chicken to vegetables, or mix it…
A fresh and simple salad featuring edamame and grated carrots tossed in a tangy citrus vinaigrette. Perfect as a light side dish.
Two 9 × 5-inch loaves This dough can also be used to make rolls (to shape, see About Yeast Rolls).
A simple side dish of braised greens with garlic, olive oil, and optional anchovies or chile for flavor. The greens are cooked until tender and seasoned…
4 servings Our favorite way to cook salmon fillets. Most of the frying occurs on the skin side, which gets nice and crispy.
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