Makes one 8-inch cheesecake Graham Cracker Crust Ingredients 3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 3 tablespoons light brown sugar 2 tablespoons butter, melted Cheesecake Ingredients 1 1/4 lb cream cheese, room temperature 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon kosher salt 5 eggs 1 egg yolk 1/3 cup […]
Makes 2 quarts Ingredients 1 lb chicken livers, cleaned and dried Kosher salt, as needed Freshly ground black pepper, as needed 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup unsalted butter, cubed 3 shallots, sliced 1 garlic clove, sliced 1 thyme sprig 1 bay leaf 1 apple, Gala or Fuji, peeled, cored, […]
Makes about 32 cookies Ingredients 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 2 1/4 sticks (18 tablespoons) unsalted butter, room temperature 3/4 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar 1 egg 1 tablespoons vanilla extract 1 (12 […]
Makes one 9-inch pie This simple variation on pecan pie is for the chocolate-lovers. The chocolate is not overpowering, but is actually a great semi-bitter complement to the otherwise sweet pie. Served warm, the chocolate will be melted and gooey, but served at room temperature, you can enjoy bites of […]
Makes about 3 dozen cookies These cookies are best when they are nice and crisp, so don’t take them out of the oven too early. Ingredients 1 cup toasted pecans, cooled and chopped 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 lb (2 sticks) unsalted butter 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup […]
Where I grew up in New Jersey, there was a local candy shop that sold macadamia nut brittle that was a prized possession in my house. It was, as you can expect, expensive as kids candy went, and my parents/Santa only got it once a year to sneak into our […]
Makes approximately 3 dozen cookies Egg Wash
Makes 40 pieces This classic appetizer is always a crowd pleaser, and we love it with a little extra crispy bacon on top. Ingredients 4 oz bacon, diced, plus more for garnish, if you like (see note) 1/2 cup diced onions 1/3 cup minced green bell pepper 1/3 cup minced […]
Makes 6 to 8 servings Ingredients 3 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons Kosher salt 2 quarts water 8 oz elbow macaroni 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour 3 cups whole milk 1/2 teaspoon sweet or smoked Spanish paprika 1 bay leaf 5 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese 1/4 teaspoon […]
Makes 8 servings This rice dish is basic, with a subtle flavor and rich, creamy texture from the coconut milk. We love it to soak up saucy curries, or beside Lemon-Ginger Grilled Chicken or Grilled Baby Octopus. Garnish with herbs, like cilantro and scallion, if you like. Ingredients 1/4 cup […]
Lime Chili Butter, Scallion Butter, and Roasted Garlic Butter are three of our favorite compound butters, which can be used to top grilled meats and vegetables, as a toasted sandwich spread, or as an accompaniment on a brunch table. Create your own variations, adding spices, minced chiles, smoked salt, or […]
As grilling season heats up, you may be looking for ways to add flavor to your grilled meats and veggies. Marinades offer endless options, but they require time, which is not always on our side. For a quick and simple addition to your grilling toolbox, consider compound butters. Prepared ahead […]