Makes 6 to 8 servings Ingredients 2 ancho chiles 1 tablespoon cumin seeds 1 tablespoon fennel seeds 4 1/2 teaspoons coriander seeds 1 tablespoon black peppercorns 1 tablespoon dried thyme 1 tablespoon oregano Salt, to taste 1 tablespoon dry mustard 3 lb salmon fillet, cut into ten 6-oz portions 3 […]
Makes about 2 pints Ingredients 5 pounds apples, peeled, cored, and diced 1 3/4 cups apple cider 1 1/4 cups sugar 2 tablespoons lemon juice Pinch of salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground mace 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg Directions In a large pot, bring the apples and cider […]
Makes 12 scones Pre-cooking the apples keeps these scones moist, but not soggy. You can do that part a day or two ahead of time, if you like. Galas are a neutral, crisp apple that are great for baking, but you can use Granny Smith or something similar if you […]
Makes 6 servings Strudels are known for their paper-thin, flaky crust, which takes some patience, but is worth the effort. Once you get the hang of it, you’ll be strudel-ing all of your favorite fillings. You can even use this dough with savory fillings, like seared mushrooms and goat cheese. […]
Makes 2 3/4 cups Berbere is a traditional Ethiopian spice blend made with chiles, warming spices, fenugreek, and other aromatic ingredients. Use this paste to rub meats, poultry, and fish before grilling. Ingredients 4 pequin chiles, seeds and stem removed 2 teaspoons cardamom seeds 1 teaspoon coriander seeds 1 teaspoon […]
Makes 8 servings Braising is often used for cooking leaner and tougher cuts of meat like lamb shanks, which braise beautifully. As the meat slowly cooks, the connective tissue dissolves, the meat becomes tender, and the juices develop into a rich sauce. Serve with couscous or rice pilaf to soak […]
Makes 12 apples These are the crunchy-coated carnival apples of your childhood! You can skip the red food coloring if you prefer. They will be glossy and just as tasty. Ingredients 12 apples 12 sticks 4 cups sugar 1 cup light corn syrup 1 cup water Red coloring, as needed […]
And just like that, it is apple season! For those of us near our Hyde Park, New York campus, visiting our local apple orchards is an unmissable autumn tradition. Sure, you pick apples to bring home for snacks and pie, but most important is the season’s first apple cider donut. […]
Makes 4 dozen cookies Cookie Dough Ingredients 1/2 lb (2 sticks) unsalted butter 1/3 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 egg 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour Cinnamon Smear Ingredients 5 tablespoons plus 2 […]
Makes 12 servings Ingredients 1/2 cup sugar, divided use 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast 3/4 cup milk warmed to 110°F 2 1/2 cups bread flour 1/4 cup butter, softened 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 teaspoon salt Egg wash of 1 egg whisked with […]
Makes 6 servings Ischia Island is a hot culinary destination, but for much of its history, the island was very poor. Some of the most well-known dishes on the island feature foods that were easy to forage or capture, like this traditional rabbit dish. Selective breeding of rabbits has been […]
Makes 4 to 6 servings Although this is not a baked cake per se, it is formed into a cakelike log. It is a great little snack out of hand, but it is also one of the tastiest accompaniments to cheese, so it makes a fantastic addition to almost any […]