One of my favorite flavor profiles is the Italian agrodolce, a sweet and sour sauce that makes any dish more exciting. Made simply by reducing vinegar with honey, agrodolce can be created on its own and added to dishes later, but I often prepare this sticky and sweet sauce in […]
White Wine-Braised Turkey Thighs
Makes 6 to 8 servings Perfect for a smaller crowd or dark meat superfans, this braise is like cooking the turkey right in the gravy. The finished turkey is juicy and tender, with a bright acidity from the reduced wine sauce. Even better, it can be made the day ahead […]
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 […]
Your New Coffee for those Not-Too-Cold Fall Days
As soon as the leaves start turning, lots of us rush to dig out our sweaters and heavy blankets. All too often, though, the first signs of fall are a little bit of a tease, and we find ourselves back in short sleeves and flip flops on occasion. Or, if […]
Zucchini Bread
Makes 2 loaves If you grow zucchini in your garden, you’ll be glad to have this recipe come late summer. Note that the larger a zucchini grows, the tougher its skin, the drier its flesh, and the more bitter its seeds. If you are using large zucchini for this recipe, […]