Chocolate pot de crèmes—rich, velvety French custards—are easy enough to make on a weeknight, and luxurious enough for a special occasion like Valentine’s Day. Published February 08, 2025 Serious Eats / Amanda Suarez Why It Works Using a bittersweet chocolate with about 70% cacao prevents the dessert from being cloyingly sweet. A mixture of whole
Why It Works Thanks to its low density, this cake batter requires no manual aeration. Acidic ingredients like coffee and brown sugar activate the baking soda, allowing the cake to rise. A 10-inch cast iron skillet is the perfect size to make, and bake, a fudgy cake to feed a crowd. Bakers are always on
Omnivores who associate barbecue weather with steak, chicken, burgers, and dogs may not be so quick to consider seafood as an option for grilling. Many types of fish are a bit too delicate for this preparation; others, while sturdier, still have a relatively tender structure that requires gentler handling. But don’t let that intimidate you—there’s
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Why It Works Brushing the rounds with melted butter during the folding steps and (optionally) after baking enriches the coco breads and keeps the layers distinct for easy stuffing later on. Warming the milk helps get the proofing stage off to a quicker start. Coco bread is, simply put, special. Satisfyingly dense and moist, with
Why It Works Cooking the aromatics in the sausage fat infuses rich flavor into every bite. Layering the soup with fennel seeds, fresh fennel, and chile flakes leans into that classic Italian sausage flavor. Cutting the potatoes into irregular pieces helps them partially melt into the soup, naturally thickening it. Optionally simmering Parmesan rinds in
This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my disclosure policy. Farinata is a thin Italian chickpea flatbread made with chickpea flour and seasoned with salt and herbs. Commonly found in the streets of Italy, you can make this easy appetizer at home with a few
This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my disclosure policy. Make this easy tahini right at home with just sesame seeds and olive oil. This Middle Eastern condiment resembles the same texture as nut butter and is a staple ingredient used in sauces, savory dishes
This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my disclosure policy. Blintzes are a refreshing crepe-like pancake that is the perfect breakfast for any occasion! The cream cheese and ricotta filling is irresistible and topped with a sweet berry sauce, this breakfast dish is the ultimate
Why It Works Cooking the garlic cloves gently in oil for 20 minutes transforms them into soft, sweet, and savory golden nubbins. Tossing the pasta vigorously with some of the pasta cooking water and the garlic-infused oil creates a silky, creamy, emulsified sauce. Lime juice and honey round out the flavor profile, adding sweetness and