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8 to 10 first-course servings Pan-seared foie gras is always served rare and creamy in the center. It cooks in a flash and must be served at once, so have…
Twenty 2 ½ × 2-inch bars Any sort of jam you have on hand will work in this recipe, so don’t feel boxed in by the title. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease…
A richer dish than I above. This may be assembled up to 8 hours ahead, refrigerated, uncovered, then baked.
One 9- or 10-inch double crust This is our all-time favorite pie dough recipe. We find that all-butter doughs taste better and are easier to handle than…
A classic fondant made from sugar, water, and corn syrup, cooked to the soft-ball stage and kneaded until smooth. It can be used as a candy base or…
A creamy French mussel soup made with white wine, shallots, and herbs, finished with cream and egg yolk for richness. Garnished with mussels and chives.
2 tall round loaves If baked in greased coffee cans or specially made panettone molds and attractively enveloped, these cakes make wonderful gifts.
4 servings Oxtails need the gentle, slow heat of a braise to soften their connective tissue. The result is a dish with a rich beef flavor and a velvety…
4 servings These flavorful fillets are quick to whip up on a weeknight and can be made with inexpensive white fish.
A classic white cake made with egg whites and butter, baked in three 8-inch layers. Light and tender, it's perfect for celebrations and can be scaled up…
6 servings To make this vegan, use olive oil and substitute canned coconut milk for the cream. For a deluxe version, cook 4 slices bacon in the skillet…
About 5 cups Mole comes from molli, the Nahuatl word for “sauce.” Many used to think the word was derived from the Spanish verb moler, or “to grind.”…
5 servings Serve this salad with grilled fish or shrimp. Mango and papaya are great additions.
About 1 cup A roux-based gravy suitable for poultry, beef, pork, and milder lamb and venison. If desired, you may strain the drippings first and remove…
Crispy falafel made from soaked chickpeas, herbs, and spices. Can be fried or baked for a healthier option.
A classic roast chicken recipe with two methods: high-heat for crispy skin and low-heat for even cooking of larger birds. Seasoned simply with salt and…
4 servings This is a Spanish dish traditionally made with calçots, a type of green onion. Because calçots are hard to find in the United States, you may…
One 10-inch cake This is a moist coffee cake with a crumbly top. For a raspberry variation, spread ½ cup seedless raspberry jam over the batter before…
A rich and moist chocolate layer cake made with semisweet chocolate, cocoa, and buttermilk, frosted with your choice of chocolate butter icing, peanut…
A simple, nostalgic dessert made by mixing fresh snow with cream, sugar, and vanilla. Serve immediately for a frosty treat.
One 9 ½-inch torte Named after the Austrian town of Linz, the traditional linzertorte is a lattice-top tart made with a rich nut crust and filled with…
4 servings Cooking Brussels sprouts with high heat encourages them to brown and crisp.
Flaky, buttery buttermilk biscuits perfect for breakfast sandwiches or serving with gravy. Quick to make with simple ingredients.
A fresh fruit kuchen is a buttery cake topped with seasonal fruit and a streusel, baked until golden. It's a simple dessert that highlights the fruit's…
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