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Issue 114

Braised Fennel with Orange

Orange juice and zest and citrusy coriander seeds underscore the sweetness of tender braised fennel. The beauty of this dish is that it’s delicious hot, warm, or at room temperature.

  • Butternut Squash Lasagne with Goat Cheese, Sage, and Breadcrumbs

    The combination of sweet-and-savory roasted squash, tangy goat cheese, and fresh herbs brings big flavor to this lasagne, while the tender pasta keeps things light.

  • Blender Mayonnaise

    Homemade mayonnaise contains raw egg yolk. If you’re concerned about the safety of your yolks, buy pasteurized eggs.

  • Double Ginger Shortbread Cookies

    Ginger two ways—fresh and crystallized—adds a little zing to otherwise classic shortbread.

  • Espresso Chocolate Chip Shortbread Cookies

    Coffee and chocolate make shortbread feel less like a mid-afternoon snack with tea, and more like a full-fledged dessert, especially if dipped in melted chocolate as suggested in the variation.

  • Fresh Pasta for Lasagne

    If you have never made lasagne with fresh pasta, you are in for a treat; the thinness of the pasta lets the flavors of the sauce and cheese marry to…

  • Four Cheese and Tomato Lasagne

    This classic combination is rich and flavorful, but thanks to thin sheets of homemade pasta, it’s also light and delicate. Good luck eating just one piece.

  • Endive and Watercress Salad with Apples and Herbs

    In this refreshing salad, cool, crisp endive and apple pair well with peppery watercress and tangy lemon-shallot dressing. Fresh chervil, parsley, tarragon, and chives—a classic French herb mixture known as…

  • Escarole Salad with Olives and Garlic Croutons

    With its garlicky greens, crunchy croutons, and salty anchovies, this salad is reminiscent of a classic Caesar salad but without the creaminess.

  • Frisée, Avocado, and Grapefruit Salad

    这是best to layer this elegant salad, so the avocado and grapefruit don’t weigh down the delicate greens. If you like, you can mix a handful of arugula or thinly…

  • German Chocolate Cake

    德国巧克力蛋糕并不是德国人。这是named for Samuel German, the creator of a chocolate bar for Baker’s Chocolate Company that became the original cake recipe’s star ingredient back…

  • Gingerbread-Brandy Trifle

    This luscious dessert marries layers of gingerbread cake, chopped crystallized ginger, and a creamy filling spiked with brandy, sparkling wine, and black tea.

  • Lemon Shortbread Cookies

    A hint of citrus brightens up classic shortbread cookies.

  • Oranges in Cardamom Syrup with Honey Whipped Cream

    With just five ingredients, this simple dessert comes together in no time.

  • Mini Burgers with Roasted Red Pepper Relish

    These juicy little burgers get a double dose of roasted red pepper flavor: The chunky spicysweet relish that’s spooned on top is also mixed into the meat. To serve as…

  • Mashed Potato and Rutabaga Gratin

    Rutabaga gives this surprisingly light and fluffy gratin a delicious earthy note. Bake it in a dish that you’re happy to take to the table.

  • Radicchio and Cauliflower Salad with Toasted Breadcrumbs

    The mildness of cauliflower balances radicchio’s assertive, bitter flavor. If you’re concerned about the raw yolk in the dressing, buy pasteurized eggs. To make the salad a meal, serve thinly…

  • Roasted Red Pepper and White Bean Dip with Toasted Pitas

    Smoky-sweet roasted red peppers star in this creamy party-worthy dip.

  • Sweet Potato Cupcakes with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting

    Sweet potatoes lend moisture and complexity to these tender, lightly spiced, and utterly addictive cupcakes. A tangy maple-syrup-infused frosting serves as both the topping and filling.

  • Seared Scallops with Warm Radicchio and Pancetta

    Radicchio’s bitterness mellows once it’s cooked, making it a sweet, tender bed for the scallops.

  • Short Rib and Dried Porcini Lasagne

    This company-worthy lasagne features beef short ribs that are slow-cooked in a hearty tomato sauce until meltingly tender. Béchamel sauce adds creaminess, and porcini mushrooms contribute an earthy note.

  • Sweet Potato Cottage Pie

    A cottage pie is like a shepherd’s pie, except that it’s made with beef, not lamb. Here, a hearty filling of ground beef, salty olives, savory tomatoes, and warming spices…

  • Sweet Potato Oven Fries with Fry Sauce

    Delicious on their own, these smoky, slightly sweet fries are downright dangerous when dipped into a zesty spin on fry sauce, a ketchup-and-mayonnaise-based condiment popular in Utah, Idaho, and the…

  • Sautéed Sweet Potatoes with Orange-Mint Gremolata

    Here, sweet potatoes are lightly browned and tossed with a simple gremolata—a garnish of citrus zest, chopped herbs, and garlic—for a bright hit of flavor. Toasted pecans lend crunch and…

  • Vanilla Shortbread Cookies

    Adding a touch of cornstarch and using confectioners’ sugar instead of granulated makes these cookies tender and crumbly, and a full teaspoon of salt is key to their sweet-salty flavor…

  • Chicken and Rice Soup with Spinach, Lemon, and Dill

    A burst of fresh lemon juice, added just before serving, makes this soup sing.

  • Chicken Soup with White Beans, Farro, and Escarole

    This Italian take on chicken noodle soup is hearty, earthy, and delicious. Chock full of farro and beans, it feels more stew-like and less brothy.

  • Chicken Soup with Barley, Mushrooms, and Greens

    A little sherry vinegar adds just the right amount of acid to brighten up this earthy soup.

  • Chicken Noodle Soup with Baby Bok Choy and Shiitake

    If you have ever wondered what the savory flavor called umami is all about, try this soup, and you will understand. The range of amounts for the finishing touches for…

  • Chicken Corn Chowder

    For the best flavor, make this soup in late summer when fresh corn is at its sweetest best. It's perfect for those surprisingly cool August nights. The small amount of…

  • Classic Chicken Noodle Soup

    When you are looking for a straight-ahead chicken noodle soup, this recipe fits the bill beautifully. Light and soothing, it will please just about everybody.

  • Cinnamon Toast Shortbread Cookies

    Ground cinnamon makes shortbread cookies even more comforting. Have them at breakfast if you want, we won't tell.

  • Cardoons with Garlic Butter and Parmesan

    These tender, juicy garlic-infused cardoons pair deliciously with everything from an elegant leg of lamb to pan-seared pork chops or chicken for a weeknight meal.

  • Corn Muffins with Roasted Red Peppers, Scallions & Cheddar

    Like corn bread? Then you’ll love these savory, two-bite muffins, which get subtle sweetness and a hearty texture from polenta, or corn grits, a medium-grind cornmeal. Packed with aged Cheddar,…

  • Chai-Spiced Fruit Compote with Yogurt

    Chai, an Indian tea made with a blend of spices including ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, and black pepper, lends a pleasant, subtle aroma to this sweet compote.

  • Penne with Spinach, Gorgonzola, and Walnuts

    Chopped nuts are unusual in pasta, but they pair brilliantly with the earthy Gorgonzola in this creamy weeknight dish. Toasting the nuts deepens their flavor, so don’t skip this step.

  • Pork Chops with Green Chiles and Onions

    A double dose of chile—canned and powder—adds pleasant heat to this quick skillet braise. The peppers’ light green hue may fade slightly as they simmer, but their spicy essence intensifies…

  • Plum-Glazed Duck Breasts

    The elegance of this dish belies its simplicity. The secret is the sweet spiced glaze, made with plum preserves and Asian seasonings. If you can’t find plum preserves, cherry or…

  • Portabello Mushrooms with Creamy Spinach-Artichoke Filling

    This vegetarian main course brings together the addictive flavors of stuffed mushrooms and spinach and artichoke dip.

  • Potted Shrimp on Toast with Celery-Radish Salad

    If you’ve never tried potted shrimp, a classic British hors d’oeuvre, think of it as a chunky, buttery shrimp spread seasoned with freshly grated nutmeg and a touch of cayenne.…

  • Tex-Mex Chile-Lime Chicken Soup

    This south-of-the-border twist of chicken soup features the bright flavors of chiles, corn, cilantro, and lime juice. In place of noodles, hominy; in place of crackers, fried tortilla strips. To…

  • Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes with Leeks and Sausage

    In these comforting stuffed sweet potatoes, fresh herbs, salty sausage, Gruyère, and sour cream are delicious, savory counterpoints to the sweet potatoes and leeks. Serve them as a main dish…

  • Homemade Chicken Broth

    Making your own chicken broth if an easy proposition. All is requires is throwing a chicken and some vegetables into a pot and them letting them simmer. This version is…

  • An Elegant Christmas Dinner, Made Ahead

    There’s no last-minute fussing in this entirely make-ahead holiday menu, and it includes dishes that actually improve after a day or two in the fridge.

  • How to Make Lasagne from Scratch

    Step by step to making fresh pasta and sauce, and turning them into three knockout lasagnes.

  • How to Make Gingerbread Cookies

    姜饼曲奇一re a classic holiday cookie that every baker should know how to make.

  • New Year’s Wine Resolutions

    Start the year with five new ways to drink well outside the box.

  • Spice-Rubbed Roast Beef Tenderloin with Red Wine Sauce Recipe

    This roast beef tenderloin looks glamorous and tastes amazing, yet it's practically foolproof. The meat gets its deeply browned exterior in the oven at a single temperature; no pre-searing or…

  • Classic Gingerbread Cookies

    经典的姜饼曲奇是密集,the ginger, and usually flavored with molasses. This recipe is traditional, though it’s been refined over the years. The spice mix has been…

  • German Chocolate Bombes

    These showstoppers are a creative spin on a classic dessert. Here, individual ganache-glazed chocolate cake bombes are filled with decadent chocolate mousse and creamy pecan-coconut pudding. And, they're the perfect…

  • Cardamom Shortbread Cookies

    Cardamom adds just a subtle intriguing note to classic shortbread.

  • Chicken Soup Recipe: Create Your Own

    Homemade broth serves as the base for any style of chicken soup. The meat is shredded and returned to the pot along with your favorite flavorings, from spices, fresh herbs,…

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