During these cold winter months, our gatherings are typically indoor and out of the elements. But this year is unlike others, and many of us are taking our socially-distant get-togethers outside. Eating outside can be a challenge, since your hands are cold, your face is cold, and your food gets […]
Apple Strudel
Makes 6 servings Strudels are known for their paper-thin, flaky crust, which takes some patience, but is worth the effort. Once you get the hang of it, you’ll be strudel-ing all of your favorite fillings. You can even use this dough with savory fillings, like seared mushrooms and goat cheese. […]
Baked Sweet Potatoes with Caramelized Onions and Mushrooms
Makes 4 servings Ingredients 4 small sweet potatoes, scrubbed 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided use Kosher salt, to taste 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced Freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1 lb 8 oz mixed mushrooms, like oyster, shiitake, or cremini, cut into bite-sized […]
Balsamic Vinegar of Modena P.G.I.-Braised Red Cabbage and Glazed Sausages with Grainy Mustard Spaetzle
Makes 6 servings
Beef Chili
Makes 6 servings Ingredients 3 lb boneless beef shoulder 1 tablespoon whole cumin seeds, or 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 tablespoon whole coriander seeds, or 2 teaspoon ground coriander 1 tablespoon sweet chili powder 1 tablespoon medium hot chili powder 1 tablespoon smoked Spanish paprika 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 […]
Birria
Ingredients 1 lb goat or pork meat, like shoulder 1/2 lb goat or pork fore shank 1/2 lb goat or pork ribs Kosher salt, as needed 2 pasilla chiles, veins and seeds removed 3 ancho chiles, veins and seeds removed 2 guajillo chiles, veins and seeds removed 3 chiles de […]
Boulevardier
Makes 1 serving This drink is a cousin of the Negroni, replacing gin with bourbon. You can also add your own fun twist to this cocktail by replacing the Campari with other bitters like Gran Classico, Cynar, Cardamaro, Aperol, Ramazzotti, Averna, Nonino, Suze, or Bruto Americano. Ingredients 1 oz bourbon […]
Braised Belgian Endive With Caramelized Vegetables
Makes 4 to 6 servings
Braised Red Cabbage
Makes 6 servings Chef’s Note: This recipe may also be cooked in a slow cooker on high for 20 to 25 minutes.
Brewing Tisanes and Infusions
Everything that can be brewed and is not tea or a coffee bean is known as an infusion (although technically coffee is an infusion, too). Remember, if it does not come from the tea tree, it is technically not tea. There are also herbal teas, but that label is only […]
Brussels Sprouts with Mustard Glaze
Makes 4 servings Brussels sprouts, a member of the cabbage family, are usually available fresh from late summer to late winter. Select small, bright-green sprouts with closed leaves. The smaller Brussels sprouts are more tender than the larger ones. If the Brussels sprouts are to be served with a meat […]
Catalan Beef Stew
Makes 4 servings This Spanish dish marries a flavorful cut of beef from the shoulder with some typical Catalonian ingredients: oranges, olives, red wine, and bacon. Bitter oranges are traditional, but if you don’t have access to a bitter orange, use a Valencia (juice) orange and a touch of lime […]