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A classic cheese soufflé made with Parmesan and Gruyère, optionally with smoked ham. Light and airy, perfect for a special dinner.
Veal chops are seasoned and seared in butter until perfectly cooked, then served with an optional herb pan sauce.
2 or 3 servings To double this recipe, use two pans, as the ingredients will crowd the pan. Tamarind paste is available in tubs, bottles, or sometimes…
4 to 6 servings Please read about Barbecuing. To avoid the rigmarole of removing the bird and cutting off the breast meat, you may cut the chicken into…
A creamy barley dish cooked risotto-style with mushrooms, white wine, and Parmesan. Serves 6 as a first course or 4 as a main.
Classic Swedish meatballs in a creamy gravy, seasoned with allspice and nutmeg. Serve with lingonberry jam for a traditional touch.
Classic chicken Parmesan with crispy breaded cutlets, marinara sauce, and melted mozzarella. Roasted then broiled for a golden finish.
8 servings This sweet-sour pot roast has been in Joy from the beginning. Irma was never “brave enough” to add gingersnaps to the gravy, but we think it…
4 servings Any seasonal vegetables can be substituted for the ones used below—just make sure to cut them about the same size. Try sugar snap peas, cooked…
A quick and flavorful chicken curry made with garam masala, ginger, and yogurt. Ready in 30 minutes, it's perfect for a weeknight dinner served over rice.
A New York System wiener is a hot dog topped with a unique meat sauce, yellow mustard, diced onions, and celery salt. This recipe uses a pork and veal hot…
A classic Black Velvet cocktail made with stout beer and sparkling wine, served chilled.
4 servings Try this recipe if the crust-to-meat ratio of plain fried chicken is simply not high enough. Please read About Frying Chicken and about…
6 servings In this popular New Mexican stew, meat is marinated in a paste made from dried chiles. In the Southwest, this stew is typically served with…
4 servings The secret to succulent teriyaki is to apply the glaze bit by bit toward the end of the grilling process so that it becomes deeply browned but…
6 servings Literally translated, osso buco means “bone with a hole,” and in veal shanks, that hole contains marrow. If possible, choose crosscut slices of…
About twenty 2-inch meatballs Sometimes we all need to be coddled by a meal’s warm embrace. Think of it as caloric self-care. Smothered meatballs and…
A braised lamb shoulder roast cooked low and slow with vegetables, wine, and herbs until fork-tender. Served with a rich, savory sauce.
6 servings Our absolute favorite cut to use here is the collar, or coppa roast.
4 servings For a sort of miniature New England Boiled Dinner, substitute 8 ounces cooked corned beef or pastrami for the ham.
A hearty chili con carne made with beef, kidney beans, and a blend of spices. Perfect for a family meal, best served with corn bread.
4 servings Searing is an excellent method for achieving a crisp, browned crust on any steak up to 1 ½ inches thick; larger ones benefit from searing and…
4 servings Mussels may be steamed in a variety of cooking liquids with succulent results. Don’t forget to place a bowl on the table for the empty shells…
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