Sauces, Dressings, and Condiments

Pistou

Makes about 3/4 cup Pistou is the subtly different French version of pesto, the fragrant Italian herb paste. While pesto typically includes nuts, pistou may or may not. The key ingredients for both are basil, olive oil, garlic, and cheese. In fact, the first version of pistou was essentially a […]

Desserts, Free Recipes

Poached Fuyu Persimmons with Vanilla Ice Cream

Makes 8 servings Persimmons are sweet and mild in flavor with a plump texture that pairs beautifully with ice cream and a crisp topping. If you like, crumble gingersnaps in place of the baked crisp topping. If you can’t find ripe persimmons, you can substitute apple, pear, quince, or virtually […]

Chef's Notes Plus

Poaching Pears

Apples get an unfair amount of attention during the fall, but pears want to be covered in caramel, too! Pears are kind of the dark-horse of the fall produce scene. Some people don’t like their mealy texture, and we’ve probably all bitten into way more bad pears than bad apples. […]

Main Dishes

Potato and Cheddar Pierogi

Makes 6 servings This is a classic filling for these Polish dumplings, but you can jazz it up with your favorite flavors, like drained sauerkraut, roasted garlic, or crumbled crispy bacon. Ingredients Dough 1/2 cup water 1 2/3 cups semolina flour 2 cups all-purpose flour 4 eggs 1 tablespoon kosher […]

Pantry

Potato Ravioli Sheets

Makes 1 1/4 pounds dough Ingredients 10 oz (about 2 medium) russet potatoes 8 oz (1 3/4 cups) all-purpose flour 1 large egg Directions Put the potatoes in a large pot and add enough cold water to cover them by about 2 inches. Salt the water and bring it to […]

Desserts

Pound Cake

Makes two 8-inch loaves Ingredients 3/4 cup butter, room temperature 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar 2 1/2 tablespoons honey 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/4 cup nonfat powdered milk 8 eggs, room temperature 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 3/4 cup sour cream, room temperature 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons cake flour […]

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 […]

Breakfast and Brunch, Desserts

Pull-Apart Apple Cider Donut

Makes 10 servings Apple cider donuts are a fall staple, best enjoyed at a farm stand on a crisp morning. For a taste of the orchard at home, this bread is inspired by the original, with the addition of sticky-sweet caramel. No frying needed! The bulk of the recipe can […]

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 […]