Pie Makes eight double-crust 4 1/2-inch round hand pies or sixteen single-crust 4 1/2-inch half-round hand pies Ingredients Cream Cheese Dough (recipe follows) 3 cups blueberries, rinsed and picked over for stems 1/3 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest 1/4 teaspoon […]
Lemon-Parsley Butter
Makes 1 pound Chef variations: • Tarragon Butter: replace the parsley with an equal amount of minced tarragon • Pimiento Butter: Replace the parsley with an equal amount to minced pimiento. • Scallion Butter: Add 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1/2 tsp minced garlic, and replace the parsley with an equal […]
Linzer Cookies
Makes about 3 dozen cookies Ingredients 3/4 lb (3 sticks) unsalted butter 1 1/4 cups sugar 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract Pinch salt 2 eggs 3 cups cake flour 2 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 2 cups fine cake crumbs or plain dry bread crumbs 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 1/2 cups […]
Manhattan Clam Chowder
Makes 2 quarts Ingredients 1 tablespoon canola oil 2 leeks, white and green parts, diced 1 onion, diced 1 carrot, diced 1 celery stalk, diced 1 red bell pepper, seeds and ribs removed, diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 plum tomatoes, canned, coarsely chopped 2 white or yellow potatoes, peeled […]
Many Berry Pie
Makes 8 Servings Filling All Butter Pie Crust Makes two rounds Hand Method Food Processor Method Stand Mixer Method
Marinated Pepper Salad with Pine Nuts and Raisins
Makes 8 Servings Ingredients 4 red peppers, cored and quartered 4 yellow peppers, cored and quartered 1/4 cup olive oil 2 teaspoon salt, or to taste 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup golden raisins 1 cup toasted pine nuts 1/3 cup […]
Marinated Tomato, Cucumber, and Watercress Salad with Candied Walnuts
Serves 4 Salad Champagne Vinaigrette Makes 1 1/2 cups
Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Hazelnut Brown Butter
Makes 8 to 10 servings The browned butter can be made several days ahead of time. Cover and refrigerate, then reheat in the microwave or in a small pot, taking care not to burn the butter. Add a teaspoon or two of honey to the butter, if you like your […]
Mediterranean-Style Baked Prawns with Balsamic Vinegar of Modena P.G.I., Dill, and Feta-Olive Oil Toast
Makes 4 servings
Mignonette for Oysters
Makes 1 cup This is the most very basic mignonette to top fresh raw oysters, and you can add whatever flavors you love best to make it your own. Popular additions include minced chiles, freshly squeezed citrus juice, pomegranate seeds, cucumber, and minced herbs.
Mulled Cider
Makes 8 servings Chefs note: You may be able to find pear cider to use instead of the more widely available apple cider. If possible, buy cider that has not been pasteurized for the freshest, fullest apple or pear flavor.
Mulled Wine
Makes 4 Servings