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5 side-dish servings For a similar dish that uses polenta, see Fried Polenta. After cutting out the gnocchi, there will be scraps. You may place these in…
4 servings Cooking times for grilling and broiling are approximate and depend on the many variables of steaks and cooking temperatures. The best way to…
8 to 10 servings A bone-in leg of lamb raised in the United States generally weighs 8 to 10 pounds; those raised in Australia and New Zealand can weigh 7…
Homemade beef sausage made from a blend of flank, top round, and chuck shoulder with beef fat, seasoned with thyme, parsley, and garlic, then smoked over…
6 servings It is customary to prepare the dressing for this salad directly in the bowl. Top with slices of grilled chicken or shrimp for an entrée salad…
A flavorful beer-based marinade with orange marmalade, soy sauce, and spices, suitable for beef or pork.
A fiery, garlicky red sauce from the Lazio region of Italy. The name means 'angry' in Italian, referring to its biting heat from Calabrian chilies.
Air-fried chicken breasts topped with a fresh tomato, mozzarella, and basil mixture. A quick and easy weeknight dinner inspired by Caprese salad.
About 6 cups; 6 to 8 servings While this is technically a soup, it may also be used as a sort of fruit compote on oatmeal or atop yogurt and sprinkled…
4 servings On the East Coast, dogfish (sometimes sold as “cape shark” or “sand shark”) is classic, but the deluxe “chipping” fish on the West Coast is…
A quick and creamy soup made with broccoli or cauliflower, enriched with half-and-half and seasoned simply. Perfect for a light meal.
About ¾ cup Ketchup is perhaps as ubiquitous in modern American cuisine as Sauce Espagnole was in Escoffier’s France: Countless sauces are born of this…
1 ½ to 2 pounds Cream cheese is a white, soft, unripened cheese made from rich cow’s milk. This homemade version has the tang of store-bought cream cheese…
About ¾ cup This is a marinade for Pork Souvlaki, but it is also good for grilled chops or cubes of lamb, and vegetable kebabs. If marinating meats longer…
About ¼ cup Nam prik, which translates as “pepper water,” is a traditional table sauce of Thailand, where there are dozens of variations on the recipe…
4 servings As noted in About Chicken, thighs and drumsticks are very forgiving and may be roasted until they are as browned and crispy as you like…
A sweet and nutty filling mixture with chocolate, dried fruit, and warm spices, suitable for filling a 9-inch ring.
A hearty Provençal vegetable soup with white beans, pasta, and a pistou stirred in at the end. Served hot, at room temperature, or cold.
Sweetbreads are sliced, breaded, and pan-fried until golden and crispy. Served with lemon wedges or a sauce of your choice.
A simple method for cooking whole crabs by boiling or poaching in salted water. Serve with melted butter and lemon, or use the meat in other recipes.
Sweet and smoky baked beans made with canned pork and beans, smoked sausage, onions, peppers, and a blend of molasses and Worcestershire sauce. Perfect…
About 4 pint jars This classic American condiment is tomato ketchup’s chunkier, more piquant cousin. For a spicy chile-based sauce, see Sriracha. Please…
About 1 cup In addition to the variations suggested below, keep in mind that it is worth experimenting with most vinegars and citrus juices in…
One 9 × 5-inch loaf Serve with hearty soups or stews and mild or strong cheeses. Slices are good toasted, or you can rewarm the whole loaf in the oven for…
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