Main Dishes

Polenta Gnocchi with Truffled Cheese Fondue

Makes 6 servings Unlike potato gnocchi, these dumplings are a bit more dense and toothsome, though still nice and light. The truffled cheese sauce is decadent and rich, making it perfect for a special occasion. Ingredients Polenta Gnocchi 1 quart water 4 teaspoons kosher salt 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil […]

Beverages and Cocktails, Free Recipes

Pomegranate Gimlet

Makes 1 serving Ingredients 1 1/2 oz gin 3/4 oz pomegranate liqueur 3/4 oz lime simple syrup 1 thin slice lime, for serving Fill a cocktail shaker or mixing glass with ice. Add gin, pomegranate liqueur, and simple syrup. Shake vigorously for 10 seconds, then strain into a chilled martini […]

Main Dishes

Porchetta

Makes 6 to 8 servings Traditional porchetta can be made several different ways. This simplified preparation calls for a boneless pork loin cut into quarters, surrounded by Italian sausage with sautéed onions and fennel added, and wrapped in a butterflied pork belly. The whole thing is then tied and slowly […]

Main Dishes

Potato Gnocchi with Asparagus, Rabbit, and Liver

Makes 6 servings This recipe has many steps and ingredients, but the techniques are simple and worth the finished dish! Be sure to read the recipe all the way through to plan your time, since you will need the broth to make the ragú. Ingredients Rabbit Ragù 1 whole rabbit […]

Main Dishes

Potato Gnocchi with Taleggio

Ingredients 1 1/2 lb Idaho or other starchy potatoes Kosher salt, as needed 1 cup all-purpose or “00” flour, or as needed 1 large egg 1 egg yolk 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (2 oz), plus more for serving Pinch of grated nutmeg 8 oz Taleggio, cut into strips Directions Put […]

Chef's Notes Plus

Potato, Po-tah-do: Know Your ‘Taters

Potato varieties differ in starch and moisture content, skin and flesh color, and shape. Sweet potatoes and yams, although not botanically related to the potato, share several characteristics with it and can be treated in the same manner. Each cooking technique produces a markedly different texture, flavor, and appearance in […]

Side Dishes

Potatoes Anna

Makes 10 servings Ingredients 4 lb russet potatoes 1/2 cup clarified unsalted butter, or as needed 1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus more as needed Pinch of freshly ground black pepper, or as needed Directions Preheat the oven to 400°F. Scrub, peel, and trim the potatoes into uniform cylinders. Using a […]

Side Dishes

Potatoes au Gratin

Makes 4 to 6 servings Ingredients 1 3/4 lb russet potatoes 5 garlic cloves 2 cups whole milk Freshly grated nutmeg, as needed Salt, as needed Freshly ground black pepper, as needed 3/4 cup heavy cream 4 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces Directions Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter […]

Main Dishes, One-Dish Meals

Pressure Cooker Osso Buco

Makes 4 servings Osso buco used to be an all-day recipe, saved for the most special of occasions. While we still think it’s a special dish to serve for a holiday or dinner party, preparing it in an electric pressure cooker makes it quick and easy. If you don’t have […]

Pies and Tarts

Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie

Makes one 9-inch pie Why should you have to choose between two perfect desserts? With this Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie, you don’t have to! Pie Ingredients 2 eggs 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup cream cheese, softened at room temperature 1 cup sugar 1 3/4 cups pumpkin […]

Cakes, Desserts

Pumpkin Date Cake with Maple Caramel Sauce

Makes 8 to 12 servings This cake is a cross between sticky toffee pudding and a fluffy pumpkin snacking cake. It is lightly spiced, spongy and moist, and best when bathed in maple caramel sauce. Leftover sauce should be refrigerated and lightly heated before serving. Substitute about 2 teaspoons of […]