Makes about 20 small-bite servings These crispy little bites can be filled with spare mashed potatoes for a Thanksgiving appetizer, or leftovers for a next-day reward for a busy host! Though they are best fried, you can brush them with oil and bake them at 425°F for a little less […]
Makes 2 quarts Chef’s Note: You will want to slightly over-salt the pâté because once it is chilled, the salt flavor is muted quite a bit.
Makes 1 lb Raisins can be used instead of cherries, but the sweet-tart flavor and plump juicy flesh of the cherries make the mixture extra special and are well worth the expense.
Makes 8 servings To make a savory filling for stuffed mushrooms, sausage and ham are added to the chopped stems, along with onions and garlic. The mushrooms are then topped with breadcrumbs or a combination of grated cheese and crumbs. For even cooking, quickly sauté the mushroom caps in olive […]
Makes 24 servings Curing salmon at home is an easy project that makes for a big presentation at a special brunch. Serve the cured salmon with toast and your favorite pickled accompaniments, alongside your softly scrambled eggs, or with plenty of cucumbers and hard-boiled eggs.
Makes 40 pieces This classic appetizer is always a crowd pleaser, and we love it with a little extra crispy bacon on top.
Makes 8 servings These corn dogs are a little bit different than the fluffy, cakey kind you find at your county fair. In this version, the cheesy coating is not sweet and is all crunch! If you find your coating is a little too thick or thin, just add buttermilk […]
Makes one 9-inch tart In many regions of the United States, fresh pasteurized lump crabmeat is readily available April through November, but it also can be purchased flash-frozen or canned. Here the delicate, sweet flavor of the crab is complemented by mild chives, sweet red bell peppers, and Old Bay […]
Makes 1 1/2 lb If you love tinned fish, these easy-to-prepare homemade sardines will be your new go-to. Serve with lemon juice or with bread and a green salad.
Makes 4 to 6 servings Although this is not a baked cake per se, it is formed into a cakelike log. It is a great little snack out of hand, but it is also one of the tastiest accompaniments to cheese, so it makes a fantastic addition to almost any […]
Makes 16 portions
Makes 22 rolls Found in the pasta aisle of many supermarkets, durum flour—a wheat flour high in protein and gluten strength—contributes a slight yellowish hue to these aromatic rolls. The flavors of chopped rosemary and olive oil conjure up thoughts of the Mediterranean. Whether the dough is shaped into a […]