Makes about 1 cup (enough for 6 garnish servings) These crispy shallots are a great-looking and flavorful garnish, adding a crispy finishing touch to soups, salads, stews, fried eggs, grilled fish…there is no end to the list of uses! If you don’t have a thermometer, you can test the temperature […]
Some things are just better homemade, and croutons happen to be one of those things. Croutons and rusks (rusks = big croutons!) keep well for several days in an airtight container, so make a large batch if you have enough bread on hand. To make croutons, remove the crust from […]
Makes about 15 pieces These adorable pieces of chocolate decor are perfect for topping your fall and winter treats, like cupcakes, cakes, and tarts. Choose the flattest baking sheet you have for smooth rolling. Ingredients 1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil 8 oz milk chocolate, melted Ground cinnamon, as needed to coat […]
When you think outside of their everyday uses—as a breading for chicken cutlets or binder in meatloaf—simple prepared breadcrumbs take on a new life and make simple ingredients extra delicious. When cooked quickly in a fat, like olive oil or butter, breadcrumbs not only become more intensely savory and flavorful, […]
Makes 2 cups This honey can be made 1 month in advance. Store wrapped in the refrigerator. If it becomes too thick, set in a bowl of warm water or microwave on low power for 30 seconds at a time until it thins out. Ingredients 1 1/4 cups honey 2/3 […]
If you have ever been to a really great dinner party, you might already know that the distinction is in the smallest details. The perfectly paired wine, a hard-to-find cheese at just the right temperature, or maybe something as simple as pre-sliced limes and lemons for your water. And while […]