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Pita Bread

Making homemade pita is fun and satisfying, since there isn’t much better than a warm, fresh piece of bread! This recipe uses a Poolish, which is a style of pre-ferment that helps create flavor in the finished dough. This bit of dough will be pretty dense and may feel dry, […]

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Pommes Frîtes (French Fries)

Makes 6 servings We all know what the “perfect French fry” is, and the beauty of making them at home is you get to decide what shape they will be, if they’ll have skin, and exactly how salty they will be. Use this classic French-style recipe as a guide, but […]

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Potato Purée

Makes 6 servings Variations: Fried Garlic and Asiago Cheese Mashed Potatoes: While the potatoes are boiling, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add 6 tablespoons roughly chopped garlic and fry until light golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add the cream and milk and allow the flavors to blend together. Add […]

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Potatoes Anna

Makes 10 servings Ingredients 4 lb russet potatoes 1/2 cup clarified unsalted butter, or as needed 1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus more as needed Pinch of freshly ground black pepper, or as needed Directions Preheat the oven to 400°F. Scrub, peel, and trim the potatoes into uniform cylinders. Using a […]

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Potatoes au Gratin

Makes 4 to 6 servings Ingredients 1 3/4 lb russet potatoes 5 garlic cloves 2 cups whole milk Freshly grated nutmeg, as needed Salt, as needed Freshly ground black pepper, as needed 3/4 cup heavy cream 4 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces Directions Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter […]

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Potatoes Colcannon

Makes 6 to 8 servings Ingredients 1 pound cabbage, large dice 3 1/2 cups chicken stock or water 2 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and quartered 1 cup whole milk 1/4 cup sliced scallions Salt and pepper, to taste 1/8 cup melted butter 4 slices of bacon, cooked crisp […]

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Rice Pilaf

Makes 10 servings Ingredients 2 cups long-grain white rice 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or vegetable oil 1 cup minced onion 4 cups chicken stock, hot 1 bay leaf 2 thyme sprigs Kosher salt, as needed Freshly ground black pepper, as needed Directions Preheat the oven to 350°F. Rinse the rice […]