Why It Works Substituting baking powder and baking soda for yeast produces blini in a fraction of the time that traditional recipes require, without sacrificing flavor. Buttermilk provides a subtle tang that would otherwise be missing in a non-yeasted blini batter. Folding whipped egg whites into the batter keeps the blini light. New Year’s Eve
Dukkah (also sometimes spelled duqqa) is an Egyptian seed and spice mixture. This recipe hews to tradition, with little more than sesame seeds, peanuts, cumin, and coriander seed. Updated September 03, 2024 Why It Works Roasted seeds and nuts have a more complex flavor. This recipe works in a mortar and pestle or spice grinder.
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Why It Works Roasting whole heads of garlic prevents the formation of pungent aroma compounds and produces cooked cloves that are sweet, jammy, and spreadable. Choose between two different roasting methods to suit your roasted-garlic needs: easy foil-roasted garlic or oil-roasted garlic that gives you bonus roasted garlic oil, perfect for incorporating into sauces and
Why It Works Homemade pistachio paste lends flavor, richness, and moisture to the dough. Butter softens the homemade pistachio paste, for a filling that’s rich and easy to spread. Unflavored dental floss or butcher’s twine cuts through the dough without squishing it flat. Cream allows the pistachio paste to whip into a soft and creamy
My method for pie dough is as bare bones as they come. Made with equal weights of butter and flour, the recipe all comes down to technique. In a system that simple, every detail matters. For some, that can make the recipe seem like a fussy, high-pressure affair. But to me, it provides a comforting
Why It Works Mango pits and peels contain enough water to dissolve up to half their weight in sugar, imparting a strong flavor and vivid color without any added juice, flavoring, or dye. A citrus rind helps balance the creamy sweetness of the mango syrup. Nonreactive equipment keeps the syrup’s flavor clean and fresh. One
Why It Works Using parboiled rice shortens the cooking time and ensures grains cook up fluffy, not sticky. Cooking the beans and meat with the rice infuses flavor into every grain. There are a lot of stories behind Hoppin’ John, and probably even more versions of the recipe. I grew up in the Deep South
Elana Lepkowski If you got carried away and bought a giant jug of fresh apple cider at the pick-your-own orchard or local farmers market, put it to good use in this refreshing, low-alcohol drink. It’s sweetened with brown sugar and features Carpano Antica, a rich and complex Italian vermouth. Lemon and seltzer keep things bright.
Why It Works Baking at a high temperature gives Basque cheesecake its signature deeply burnished surface and bottom, without the need for a crust. Sprinkling the surface of the batter with sugar before baking helps achieve deep browning. Chilling the cheesecake batter before baking ensures that the center remains creamy and doesn’t overcook. This cake