Makes 8 servings
Stracciatella
Makes 4 to 6 servings Ingredients 4 large eggs 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (1 oz) 2 tablespoons plain dry bread crumbs (optional) 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest Pinch of salt 4 cups Brodo (made with chicken) Directions Whisk together the eggs, cheese, bread crumbs, lemon zest, and salt in a medium […]
Sweet Potato, Sausage, and Kale Strata
Makes 8 to 10 servings A strata is a kitchen-sink breakfast dish that is made with egg, bread, cheese, and virtually anything else you would like! Like any good brunch recipe, stratas are best if made the day ahead, meaning less work in the morning—and that’s always a good thing. […]
Swiss Meringue
Makes about 6 cups With this meringue method, warming the egg whites and sugar dissolves the sugar to create a smooth texture and heats the eggs for a food-safe and stable meringue. For a common (or French) meringue, use the same ingredients and whip without heating. Add 1/8 teaspoon of […]
Tarte au Citron (Lemon Tart)
Makes one 9-inch tart (about 8 to 12 servings) Ingredients 3/4 lb Pâte Sucrée 9 large eggs 2 large egg yolks 1 3/4 cups sugar 1 1/4 cups heavy cream Zest and juice of 4 lemons Directions Preheat the oven to 375°F. Roll out pâte sucrée to line a deep […]
Tempering Eggs for Smooth Custards and Creams
Tempering is a technique that allows you to add eggs to a hot liquid without scrambling them. We see tempering in recipes for crème brûlée, vanilla sauce, pastry cream, and some savory cooked egg dishes. The technique itself is simple but fast-moving, and it requires some preparation before beginning to […]
Torta Della Nonna Con Pignoli – Grandma’s Cake with Pine Nuts
Makes 1 cake, serves 8 Filling Ingredients 6 egg yolks 2/3 cup sugar 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 5 teaspoons sifted all-purpose flour 2 cups milk 2 teaspoons lemon zest Dough Ingredients 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 3 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour 1 cup sugar […]
Ugly But Good Cookies
Makes about 30 cookies Ingredients 2 egg whites ¾ cup sugar 1¼ cup skinned hazelnuts, coarsely chopped Directions Preheat the oven to 300°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whip attachment, whip the egg whites at medium speed, adding […]
Uova in Purgatorio (Eggs in Purgatory)
Makes 4 servings This simple egg dish is an amazing, flavorful dish as long as you use the very freshest eggs and the best good quality tomatoes. This is no place to use generic canned tomatoes!
Using Meringue Powder for Royal Icing
Royal icing is a decorative icing made from egg whites and confectioners’ sugar. In professional bakeshops, it is used to decorate cakes, pastries, and candies, but at home, it is primarily used to decorate rolled out sugar or gingerbread cookies. We explain how to make and use traditional royal icing […]
Veggie Packed Meatballs
Makes 4 to 6 servings Directions Wash the zucchini and carrots and finely grate (or you can also grind in a food processor). Finely mince or grind the mushrooms in a food processor. Remember, the smaller you can get the veggies, the better you’ll be at disguising them! Heat […]
Yellow Sheet Cake
This recipe makes a perfect classic sheet cake, which you can pair with any of your favorite frostings or chocolate ganache. Makes one 9- by 13-inch cake Ingredients 4 cups cake flour, plus more for the pan 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon kosher salt […]