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4 servings Yakitori, or chicken cooked on skewers, is an excellent way to prepare quick-cooking chicken giblets. It is also a good approach for feeding…
About twenty 6-ounce servings The best time to “come a-wassailing” is, of course, Christmas week. See About Egg Safety.
4 servings Please read About Broiling and Grilling Chicken. Don’t forget that chicken can be marinated, brined, or rubbed with spices before cooking, or…
4 servings This recipe can be adapted for broiling—use Grilled or Broiled Whole Fish as a guide. Trout are among the easiest fish to grill whole. You may…
6 servings Carnitas are traditionally made by frying pork from start to finish in a lazily bubbling bath of lard, or manteca. The results are spectacular…
6 to 8 servings There are many steps and several components to this classic recipe, but the result never fails to impress: moist, rosy-centered beef…
Tender octopus marinated in olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, and herbs, then grilled until charred. Serve with fennel and white bean salad or arugula…
Italian sausages simmered with onions, garlic, and bell peppers, then tucked into warm hero rolls. A classic sausage and pepper sub that's hearty and…
8 servings If you choose one of the less-cheesy fillings, try topping with 3 cups White Sauce I and 1 cup shredded Parmesan (4 ounces) instead of tomato…
Thinly pounded chicken breasts are pan-fried until golden and served with lemony roasted broccoli. A quick and easy weeknight dinner ready in 30 minutes.
A rich and earthy roasted mushroom lasagne featuring a porcini-infused béchamel, layers of pasta, and a creamy cheese filling. Perfect for a comforting…
A classic layered lasagne with tomato sauce, ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan. Baked until golden and bubbling, then rested before serving.
A savory quiche filled with fresh tomatoes and creamy goat cheese, baked in a buttery pastry crust. Perfect for a summer meal.
4 to 8 servings The vegetables will take about 45 minutes to become tender and browned, so you may need to add them partway through cooking depending on…
4 servings “Quenelle” refers to the football-like shape of these fish dumplings. All the ingredients should be kept very cold. If possible, put the bowl…
20 to 25 servings Soaking country hams in several changes of water reduces their saltiness. Some especially well-cured specimens may take a very long time…
4 to 5 servings Browning thicker steaks and smaller roasts in a skillet and then finishing them in a moderate oven results in a nice crust and an evenly…
6 servings Typically, these chiles are stuffed simply with cheese, but the filling may be varied quite a bit depending on your tastes. Replace up to half…
Fettuccine tossed in a rich butter, cream, and Parmesan sauce. A simple, classic Alfredo-style pasta dish.
12 servings Grilling a turkey over indirect heat on a charcoal grill is a good idea for several reasons, most notably because the results are flavorful…
6 to 8 servings According to legend, this braise was served to Napoleon after he had fasted through his victorious battle at Marengo. The dish, composed…
TRADITIONAL About 200 gnocchi; 18 first-course or 10 main-course servings It is traditional to cook and sauce potato gnocchi like pasta and eat them as a…
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