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Shrimp fajitas made by substituting shrimp for steak in a classic fajita recipe. The shrimp are marinated, then broiled, sautéed, or grilled until firm…
A rich, dark fruitcake packed with candied and dried fruits, walnuts, and warm spices, spiked with brandy. Makes two loaves or one tube cake, ideal for…
8 to 10 servings This specialty of Surry County, North Carolina, where Megan’s family is from, is made with many different fruits and with different…
4 to 6 servings This dish was originally intended for cooking old stewing chickens. Marion Becker’s original headnote wryly stated “Whenever we see one of…
4 servings First whipped up for gold prospectors in Hangtown (now Placerville), California, in the 1850s. All of the ingredients were hard to come by…
4 servings In this simple method, artichokes are braised in white wine until tender. When the wine evaporates, the artichokes brown in the garlicky olive…
A simple, comforting cornmeal porridge cooked with water or milk until smooth and creamy. Served warm with melted butter and a drizzle of molasses, maple…
Homemade peppermint patties made with creamy fondant flavored with peppermint and coated in chocolate. They are refreshing candies that taste especially…
A classic seven-layer dip with refried beans, creamy avocado, spiced sour cream, chiles, olives, tomatoes, and sharp Cheddar. Served with tortilla chips…
4 to 6 servings We love to make this with chickpeas, lots of fresh herbs, and celery or fennel for crunch.
About thirty 2-inch squares or diamonds If desired, substitute about 15 ounces frozen spinach, thawed, for the fresh. The important thing is to press as…
A rich and soothing chicken broth simmered with soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, ginger, and shiitake mushrooms. Perfect served over rice or as a base for wonton…
2 to 4 servings An 8-inch skillet comfortably holds 4 eggs; you may add up to 6 eggs to a 10-inch skillet, or 10 eggs to a 12-inch skillet. For an…
5 cups This extra-crunchy granola uses pureed ripe banana in place of some of the sugar. The resulting granola is lightly sweet, with no real banana…
About thirty 3-inch wafers Almost paper-thin, with a subtle almond flavor, tuiles are curled by being draped, while still warm and pliable, over a rolling…
4 to 6 servings A specialty of Upstate New York, this deeply satisfying dish can serve as a side, but it is hearty enough to carry a meal if accompanied…
A rich, concentrated sauce made by slowly reducing brown stock until it becomes a light syrup (demi-glace) or honey-like glaze. This umami-packed base…
Please read About Buttercream. 3 to 3 ½ cups This egg white buttercream does not require a cooked syrup. Have the butter and egg whites at room…
This recipe provides two fillings for filled cookies: a fruit-and-nut filling with dried fruit and citrus, and a coconut-lime filling. Both are quick to…
6 servings A classic side dish with enchiladas, burritos, or chiles rellenos. The beans are easier to mash when they are warm.
Live lobsters boiled in heavily salted water until bright red, then served with melted butter and lemon wedges. A straightforward method for cooking…
A light, airy Italian custard sauce made with egg yolks, sugar, and sweet wine or orange liqueur. Serve immediately as a dessert or chilled and folded…
About 5 pint jars An American invention, crunchy and refreshing. The 3-day process is well worth the wait, especially to homesick Southerners. Please read…
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