Makes 6 servings Ingredients 1 cup whole milk 3 oz (6 tbsp) unsalted butter, plus more as needed for baking dish Kosher salt, as needed Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg (optional) 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 8 oz smoked salmon, processed to a paste 3 large eggs 18 asparagus spears (about […]
Balsamic Vinegar of Modena P.G.I. Classic Spaghetti with Ragù Bolognese
Makes 8 servings
Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PGI Butterscotch
Makes about 1 1/2 cups This rich butterscotch sauce is a decadent addition to your favorite ice cream or dessert. *The Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) is the name of an area, a specific place, or, in exceptional cases, the name of a country, used as a description of an agricultural […]
Blackberry Yogurt Fool
Makes 4 servings This recipe uses plain Greek yogurt, but you can substitute vanilla yogurt (omit the honey), sour cream, crème fraîche, or mascarpone. The berries can be chopped or mashed with the back of a fork, just enough to release the juices (make sure you aren’t wearing a shirt […]
Butterscotch Cream Pie
Makes one 9-inch pie The rich caramel flavor in this pie is achieved by heating the dark brown sugar and butter until it caramelizes and develops a full, buttery flavor. Finished with swirls of whipped cream, this pie is a perennial favorite. Ingredients All-Butter Pie Crust, blind baked, single crust […]
Campanelle with Red Onion, Pancetta, Olives, Pecorino, and Cream
Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients Kosher salt, as needed 1 lb dried campanelle pasta 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 4 to 6 oz pancetta, cut into small dice 1 large red onion, cut into small dice 12 large green olives, pitted, and coarsely chopped 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup […]
Caramelizing Sugar for Baking and Pastry Recipes
Some of our favorite baking and pastry recipes include a sugar syrup cooked to a rich, dark color and a complex flavor. This basic technique can be used to make hard caramelized sugar or to make soft and creamy caramel sauce or candy. 1. Setting Up Select a heavy pan […]
Chicken Breast With Fines Herbes Sauce
Makes 4 servings
Chocolate Glaze
Makes about 1 1/2 cups, or enough to glaze a 9-inch cake This chocolate glaze stays shiny but soft and is a perfect topping for cream puffs or éclairs. Use it to glaze a cake or to drizzle into vanilla ice cream for a chocolate ripple effect. Ingredients 1/2 cup […]
Chocolate Mousse
Makes 4 to 6 servings Heating the egg whites and egg yolks not only pasteurizes them, making them safe to eat without further cooking, but it also dissolves the sugar and denatures the proteins. This creates a smooth and strong structure in your egg foams that helps to keep your […]
Chocolate Peanut Butter Icebox Cake
Makes 8 servings This may be an icebox cake recipe, but the beauty of an icebox cake is that it requires no recipe. Simple layer your favorite cookie (graham crackers, chocolate chip, snickerdoodles!) with something creamy (pudding, whipped cream, dulce de leche!) and wait until tomorrow. Ingredients 2 cups heavy […]
Coconut Cream Pie
Makes one 9-inch pie Ingredients Single crust recipe Pie Dough 3 cups whole milk 1 1/4 cups sweetened shredded coconut, plus 1/4 cup, toasted 1 cup sugar 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise, seeds scraped 1/3 cup cornstarch 2 eggs 3 egg yolks 2 tablespoons butter 1 cup whipped cream Directions […]