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 Roasted squash and caramelized onions add sweetness, while cream cheese and sour cream lend richness and tang. Microwaving the squash first makes peeling extra easy. I was a jerk as a kid. Once, a family friend dressed up in an elaborate Santa costume—sack full of toys and all—to cheer up my brother
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
Why It Works Cooking a small batch of caramelized onions down to a jammy consistency with sherry, chicken stock, and thyme reinforces the French onion soup flavors in the tart, while also providing a binder to fill in the gaps between the onion wedges. Layering butter, a little sugar, salt and pepper, and onion wedges
This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my disclosure policy. Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon has crazy tender melt-in-your-mouth beef, and hearty veggies slow-cooked to perfection in a rich sauce. This meal is comforting and perfect for the cold months ahead! This rich and hearty meal
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