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A variation of Irish Soda Bread made with poppy seeds instead of raisins and caraway seeds, resulting in a tender, slightly sweet loaf.
A fragrant side dish of jasmine rice simmered in coconut milk and water, finished with optional toasted coconut and cilantro.
6 to 8 servings Flan is a custard baked in a dish with caramel on the bottom. When cooled and inverted onto a serving plate, the caramel enrobes the…
A tangy vinegar-based mop sauce with onion and jalapeño, seasoned with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Ideal for basting grilled or smoked…
Twelve 5-inch pretzels A chewy pretzel that is easy to make. Baking the baking soda (used in the water bath for the pretzels), a trick from food scientist…
2 servings Béchamel is traditional, but crème fraîche is a wonderful shortcut.
12 servings Pickled eggs are highly underrated and, if you are a pickle connoisseur, an excellent way to use leftover brine from store-bought or homemade…
A creamy homemade strawberry ice cream made with fresh strawberries, heavy cream, and a touch of vanilla. Simple to prepare and perfect for warm-weather…
4 servings Ground venison is very lean and is best when combined with a bit of fattier ground beef.
About 3 tablespoons A mixture of seasonings used to garnish Osso Buco, gravies, pan sauces, and roasted or grilled meats.
A classic French croque-monsieur: buttered white bread layered with ham and topped with bubbling Gruyère, broiled until golden. Serve warm for a simple…
A classic Italian appetizer of melon chunks wrapped in ham and grilled until lightly charred. Sweet melon pairs with salty prosciutto for a simple…
One 9 × 5-inch loaf A slightly heartier loaf than Gluten-Free Sandwich Bread, but still light and moist. Brown rice and sorghum flours give the bread a…
4 servings This bright-green, herb-packed omelet is traditionally made during the Persian new year (Nowruz). You may use spinach or other greens in place…
2 round loaves Use dark rye flour, which has more rye flavor than white rye flour. Also, please read About Starters or Pre-Ferments.
12 crêpes These are filled and rolled; an alternative way to present sweet crêpes is to spread them with the filling, then fold them in half, then in half…
These award-winning chocolate chip cookies are perfectly balanced with salty and sweet flavors, topped with fleur de sel. They have a chewy texture and…
A comforting Indian egg curry with a bold ginger and spice base, featuring fried hard-boiled eggs in a tomato-spinach sauce. This nostalgic dish is…
2 servings A Jewish deli classic that pairs perfectly with a strong cup of black coffee and the Sunday paper.
A refreshing fruit dessert featuring melon wedges topped with a vibrant prickly pear sauce. The sauce is a simple blend of prickly pear, orange juice…
About 4 ½ cups This thick “jam” is good over rice pudding. Turn it into a sauce by combining it with a puree of tart fruit such as guava.
About 6 cups; 4 servings Kha is the Thai word for galangal, a root that somewhat resembles ginger but has a distinctly different flavor.
Varies Lightly brining fresh fish eggs firms their texture and turns them colorful and translucent. The result pops in your mouth and tastes of the sea…
4 servings We sometimes serve this salad topped with Pan-Fried Goat Cheese Medallions.
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