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4 servings For a classic alternative, see Oysters Rockefeller.
6 servings Duck breasts are best served rare or medium-rare. This technique is best with breasts from leaner ducks, such as Muscovies and Moulards. In…
Small patty shells—deep shells of puff pastry baked and then filled with sweet or savory fillings—are called bouchées (mouthfuls). Very small hors…
A quick and creamy lemon chicken pasta with peas and tarragon, ready in 20 minutes.
4 servings A classic tapa, prepared here with the easy, oil-saving cold-start frying method. The sauce served with these fried potato cubes is known as…
A refreshing non-alcoholic punch combining cranberry juice, mango nectar, club soda, and sparkling apple cider, garnished with lime wheels.
8 servings Bostock is brioche brushed with an orange-flavored syrup and apricot jam, then slathered with frangipane, an almond and butter filling. During…
One 8-inch cake; about 16 servings Cassata is Sicily’s over-the-top special-occasion cake. Sponge cake is flavored with sweet rum syrup and filled with…
About 1 cup Desperate parents have been hiding nutritious vegetables under a cloak of Mornay for decades, and it is the backbone of a good Macaroni and…
A creamy frozen granita made with espresso, sugar, and whole milk. A refreshing Italian-style coffee dessert or afternoon treat.
4 to 6 servings This dish is almost as much about aesthetics as it is about flavor. The orange squash, pink pomegranate seeds, and green herbs and…
Eight 3-ounce servings Kulfi is an Indian still-frozen dessert traditionally made by cooking milk down until rich and concentrated. It is common, however…
8 servings The specialty of Irma’s grandmother who came from Lübeck, Germany. This is not at all like a standard soufflé, nor is it like a cake. But like…
About 1 quart There is perhaps no better way to showcase the flavor of a really good olive oil than this savory-sweet ice cream. We recommend using a…
4 servings A food born of pressure-fried chicken joints, jojos, as they are affectionately known in the Pacific Northwest, are essentially chicken-fried…
About 3 pounds The espresso and salt in this brittle balance out the sugar, making for a complex twist on a classic confection. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
About 6 cups; 4 servings There’s a reason this soup has been on the menu of the US Senate restaurant every day since 1901.
4 servings Use “true” cinnamon (Ceylon, or canela) if you have it. Instead of baking the fish in the sauce as directed below, you may grill, broil, or…
A quick stir-fry of celery with garlic and dried chile, finished with soy sauce and optional toasted sesame oil. It's a crisp, savory side dish.
Classic baked russet potatoes with flaky interiors, served with optional toppings like butter, sour cream, chives, and crisp bacon. Simple to prepare and…
Edible flowers, petals, or mint leaves are brushed with a thin egg-white paste, coated in sugar, and dried until crisp. The crystallized blossoms make an…
10 to 25 servings This is the ideal method to use for birds over 15 pounds in weight, though it works well for smaller birds, too. The lower heat ensures…
One 9 × 5-inch loaf This light, tender little loaf is a cross between a quick bread and a yeast bread. Serve it with butter, jam, and cups of black tea.
24 profiteroles; 6 servings A profiterole is a miniature cream puff. It can be filled with any sweet or savory mixture, though it is usually associated…
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