Main Dishes, Sandwiches

Madeira-Glazed Portobello Sandwiches

Makes 8 servings Portobello mushrooms a dense, meaty texture when cooked. They can be prepared for this recipe a day ahead; cool the broiled mushroom caps completely and refrigerate until needed. Slice the mushrooms and allow them to return to room temperature before assembling the sandwiches. Use dry marsala or […]

Chef's Notes Plus

Making Homemade Croutons

Some things are just better homemade, and croutons happen to be one of those things. Croutons and rusks (rusks = big croutons!) keep well for several days in an airtight container, so make a large batch if you have enough bread on hand. To make croutons, remove the crust from […]

Free Recipes, Sandwiches

Pan Bagnat

Makes 8 Servings Sandwich & Dressing Ingredients 6 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons chopped basil 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley 4 anchovy fillets 1 jalapeño, roasted, peeled, seeded, and finely chopped 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil 8 ciabatta rolls or 2 baguettes 1 lb drained oil-packed tuna, flaked 1 […]

Desserts

Pâte à Choux

Makes about 2 cups Ingredients 1 cup whole or low-fat milk 8 tablespoons (1 stick; 4 oz) unsalted butter, diced 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup bread flour, sifted 3 large eggs 1 large egg white Egg wash (1 large egg whisked with 2 tablespoons cold milk or water) Directions Combine […]

Free Recipes, Main Dishes

Pizza Dough

Makes 1 large pizza, serves 4 to 6 Pizza Dough Ingredients 2 teaspoons or 1 package active dry yeast 2 cups warm water 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup semolina flour 1 tablespoon salt 1/4 cup olive oil Directions Combine the yeast with the water in a bowl and […]

Breakfast and Brunch, Desserts

Pull-Apart Apple Cider Donut

Makes 10 servings Apple cider donuts are a fall staple, best enjoyed at a farm stand on a crisp morning. For a taste of the orchard at home, this bread is inspired by the original, with the addition of sticky-sweet caramel. No frying needed! The bulk of the recipe can […]

Free Recipes, Main Dishes

Roast Turkey With Chestnut Dressing & Pan Gravy

Makes 10 servings Ingredients 1 turkey (about 15 lb) 1 apple, quartered 1 bay leaf 1 large sprig thyme 1/2 bunch flat-leaf parsley 1 to 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice Kosher salt, as needed Freshly ground black pepper, as needed Chestnut Dressing Ingredients 1/2 cup (8 tablespoons/1 stick) unsalted butter […]