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All About Meringues

Have you ever tried to make a lemon meringue pie and ended up with a sort of sad, droopy meringue top? We all have! Luckily, once you master the meringue, it’s a super simple trick to have up your sleeve for pies, cookies, and even cakes! Whipping egg whites with […]

Chef's Notes Plus

All About Pâte à Choux

Pâte à choux is a simple and versatile French pastry batter made from milk (or water), butter, flour, and eggs. It is typically piped and baked to a crisp, hollow shell that is perfect for filling with sweet or savory ingredients. Even if you’ve never made pâte à choux, you’ve […]

Free Recipes, Soups and Stews

Asian-Style Noodle Soup

Makes 4 Servings Ingredients 1 lb dry or fresh ramen noodles 2 quarts water 1/3 cup white vinegar 4 eggs 1 1/2 quarts chicken broth 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon shredded ginger 1 clove garlic, thinly sliced 1 carrot, shredded 1 cup medium-dice tofu Pinch freshly ground black pepper […]

Main Dishes

Basic Pasta

Makes 1 1/4 pounds dough Ingredients 14 oz (3 cups) all-purpose or tipo 00 flour 4 large eggs Directions Combine the flour and eggs by hand or using a machine. Knead until all of the ingredients are well combined and the dough is smooth and elastic. Wrap the dough in […]

Chef's Blog, Chef's Notes Plus

Braiding Challah

Challah, an enriched and truly delicious bread, is prized for its tender crumb, but identifiable by its glossy crust and characteristic braid. It is unmistakable among the other crisp crusts and rustic shapes. As part of ancient Jewish traditions, challah dough can be simply braided from three strands, like we […]

Desserts

Bread Pudding

Makes 6 servings Bread Pudding Ingredients 1 pint milk, warm 4 eggs, large, beaten 2 egg yolks, large, beaten 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 cups challah, preferably 1 to 2 days old, cubed 1/3 cup raisins Directions Preheat the oven to 325ºF. In a large bowl, whisking […]

Free Recipes, Main Dishes

Bucatini Alla Carbonara

Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients Kosher salt, as needed 1 lb dried bucatini 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 5 oz diced guanciale (cured pork jowl) or pancetta 2 large eggs 2 egg yolks 1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Directions Bring a large pot of […]

Desserts, Pies and Tarts

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 […]

Breakfast and Brunch, Free Recipes

Caramelized Onion Quiche

Makes one 9-inch quiche; serves 6 to 8 Ingredients 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 2 1/2 cups thin sliced yellow onions 3/4 cup heavy cream 3/4 cup whole milk 3 large eggs 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1 1/4 cups grated provolone One 9-inch Pie […]