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Smoked chicken salad is mixed with tarragon and served on buttered croissants for a quick and satisfying lunch.
6 servings This is a technique for all seasons—the grill’s hot coals, a campfire in summer, or a fireplace in winter. Bury the chicken in the embers…
4 sandwiches To make the meat easier to slice, place it in the freezer 30 minutes before slicing. For the authentic cheese-sauce experience (known as…
4 servings A simple, quick sauce is made here by swirling butter, lemon juice, and herbs into the braising liquid. Variations on this dependable theme are…
A simple and elegant method for baking fish in parchment paper, keeping it moist and flavorful. The fish is seasoned and baked with butter or olive oil…
A quick and easy stir-fry of tender flank steak and broccoli in a savory-sweet teriyaki sauce, topped with crunchy ramen noodles for a fun twist. Perfect…
8 to 10 servings Authentic Italian spumone is essentially an unmolded bombe, below, usually with a center of soft semifreddo or pastry cream, often…
4 sandwiches Panini means “little bread” in Italian, and in Italy a panino is simply a sandwich that may be served cold or hot and pressed. In this…
1 ¼ to 1 ½ cups Cream cheese is the perfect blank slate from which to make a flavorful sandwich spread that can serve as an alternative to mayonnaise or…
4 to 6 servings This Thai specialty is very easy to make at home. Purchase 1 mango for every 2 servings.
A rich chocolate butter icing made with unsweetened chocolate, butter, and powdered sugar, flavored with vanilla and a splash of coffee, cream, or milk.
4 servings Serve as a side dish, place slices on toast rubbed with garlic, or toss with the optional ingredients and serve with pita or crusty bread for a…
About thirty 2 ½-inch beignets New Orleans is famous for these puffy, crusty treats, which go well with the city’s renowned chicory-flavored coffee…
About 2 ½ cups There are many different recipes for farofa, some including eggs, chorizo, or olives. This is a simple version, excellent for serving with…
A flambéed fruit dessert featuring bananas, mangoes, peaches, and pineapple caramelized in butter and brown sugar, then finished with brandy or rum.
4 to 6 servings This recipe gives you permission to hit your vegetables, but know when to stop. The cucumbers should be cracked all over, not turned into…
About 4 ½ cups A brown sauce made thicker and more flavorful by additional stock and reduction. Serve with filet mignon or game or use as a base for other…
A classic dessert of sweet cherries simmered in sugar and liquor, flambéed for drama, and served over crêpes, ice cream, or cheesecake.
A classic ham salad made with diced ham, hard-boiled eggs, pickles, and a creamy mayonnaise dressing. Perfect for sandwiches or as a spread.
6 to 8 cups This recipe is intended to use whatever bones you have on hand—we recommend saving bones in a bag in the freezer until you have enough. Bones…
About 6 cups; 4 servings A classic lunch when served with a Grilled Cheese Sandwich for dunking. Fresh tomatoes may first be grilled for a smoky flavor…
4 servings The trick to sautéing chicken livers is to cook them in small batches in a very hot skillet using an ample quantity of fat. This ensures that…
4 servings These simple pancakes are called socca in Nice, France, and farinata or cecina in Italy. They are traditionally baked in wood-fired ovens, so…
4 servings Some may be satisfied with serving cheese-laden toasts to garnish a green salad. This treatment is for those who ask for more. After letting…
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