Chef's Blog, Free Recipes, Soups and Stews

A Really Big Chili

You may think of chilis as stews of meat and beans, but in this instance, the beef is the star in a vegetable and chile-laced sauce. The Korean chile pepper is worth seeking out, but don’t worry if you can’t find it. Makes 8 Servings Ingredients 1/3 cup canola oil […]

Cookies, Free Recipes

Amaretti Cookies

Makes about 3 dozen cookies Ingredients 2  1/2 cups sliced blanched almonds 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar 3/4 teaspoon almond extract 1  1/3 cups granulated sugar 1/2 cup egg whites 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest Coarsely chopped blanched almonds and confectioners’ sugar, as needed, for […]

Beverages and Cocktails, Free Recipes

Apricot Flip

Makes 1 serving Combine the cognac, brandy, simple syrup, and egg white in a cocktail shaker (do not add any ice), and shake until foamy. Add ice to the shaker and shake again until well-chilled. Strain into a chilled coupe glass and garnish with nutmeg.

Free Recipes, Soups and Stews

Asian-Style Noodle Soup

Makes 4 Servings Ingredients 1 lb dry or fresh ramen noodles 2 quarts water 1/3 cup white vinegar 4 eggs 1 1/2 quarts chicken broth 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon shredded ginger 1 clove garlic, thinly sliced 1 carrot, shredded 1 cup medium-dice tofu Pinch freshly ground black pepper […]

Desserts, Free Recipes

Baklava

Makes 117 1-inch pieces Ingredients 1/4 cup pistachios, toasted and chopped 1/4 cup hazelnuts, toasted and chopped 1/4 cup dried cherries, cut into rough dice 1/4 cup dried pears, cut into rough dice 1/4 cup dried apricots, cut into rough diced 12 sheets phyllo dough 1 cup clarified unsalted butter […]