Makes 4 to 6 servings For The Preserves Ingredients 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon chopped shallot 1 cup chopped dried figs 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary 1/2 cup Marsala wine 1/2 cup water, or as needed For The Dough Ingredients 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups […]
Flour Tortillas
Makes 1 dozen Ingredients 2 cups all purpose flour 1/3 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed 1 tablespoon kosher salt 1 cup hot water, or more as needed Directions In a food processor or blender, combine the flour and butter until the flour has a texture of a coarse meal. Transfer […]
Ham & Cheddar Scones
Makes 10 scones Serve these savory scones with fruit jam for a sweet and salty brunch. For something a little more decadent, halve a warmed scone and top it with a runny fried egg. Ingredients 3 cups bread flour 1/2 cup sugar 2 tablespoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt […]
Ham Bone and Collard Greens Soup
This hearty southern-style soup is packed with vitamin- and mineral-rich collard greens. Ham bone soup was originally meant as a means to get the most meals out of a ham, but we have developed this recipe using a smoked ham hock (which should be available from your supermarket) so you […]
Homemade Chocolate Sandwich Cookies
Makes 24 cookies Cookie Dough Cookie Filling
Honey-Wheat Sandwich Bread
Makes 2 loaves Ingredients 4 cups bread flour, plus extra as needed 1 cup whole wheat flour 2 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast 2 cups whole or low-fat milk, boiled and cooled to room temperature 1/3 cup vegetable oil, plus extra for greasing 1/3 cup honey 2 teaspoons kosher salt […]
Make a Fruit Crisp Without a Recipe
Sometimes you just need. dessert. NOW. And when that moment strikes, there is one easy solution: Make a fruit crisp! Call it a crisp or a crumble, but the bones are the same. Fresh or frozen fruit baked under a crispy, crumbly, slightly sweet topping made from the most basic baking […]
National Taco Day (aka Best Day Ever!)
It’s National Taco Day, which is weird because we celebrate tacos every week (#TacoTuesday). Of course, we don’t need an excuse for tacos, and neither do you. We’ve talked tacos here before, so we know what can go IN them (sweet potatoes, flaky fish, homemade salsas!), but how often do […]
Peach Crumb Pie
Makes one 9-inch pie Brown Sugar & Oat Crumble
Peanut Butter Banana Bread Muffins
Makes 12 muffins These muffins are the perfect way to showcase the ideal flavor partnership of bananas and peanut butter. They still satisfy the banana bread spot, with just the right amount of peanut butter flavor peeking through. The streusel topping adds a little sweetness and texture, but they are […]
Pork Cutlets With A Wild Mushroom Ragout
Makes 4 servings Ingredients Four 6-oz pork cutlets Kosher salt, as needed Freshly ground black pepper, as needed All-purpose flour, for dredging Olive oil, as needed 1 small shallot, minced 2 cups sliced assorted mushrooms (oyster, cremini, stemmed shiitake, chanterelle, and/or white) 1 teaspoon chopped thyme leaves 1/4 cup dry […]
Puff Pastry
Makes 3 lb This batch makes enough puff pastry for a few projects, but the dough freezes well, so don’t hesitate to double this recipe. The key to puff pastry is taking your time to chill the dough between folds. If it’s too soft, the butter will ooze out of […]