Makes about 2 dozen cookies This sandwich cookie is comprised of buttery cookies on the outside and rich, creamy dulce de leche in the center. Ingredients 10 oz (2 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter 1 1/3 cups confectioners’ sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 3 cups all-purpose […]
Angel Food Cake
Makes one 9-inch tube cake In order to reach a lofty height, angel food cake needs to cling to the sides of the pan, both as it bakes and while it cools. This is why the pan is ungreased and the cake is cooled upside down. Some angel food cake […]
Apple Fritters
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. […]
Baklava
Makes 117 1-inch pieces Chef’s Note: Although it is extra work to make clarified butter, it is important to use it in this recipe so that the dough doesn’t get soggy from the milk solids. Melt 1 1/4 cups unsalted butter over medium heat and allow the butter to come to […]
Balsamic of Modena P.G.I. Sautéed Strawberries with Pink Peppercorn Ice Cream and Cookies
Makes 4 servings
Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PGI Butterscotch
Makes about 1 1/2 cups This rich butterscotch sauce is a decadent addition to your favorite ice cream or dessert. *The Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) is the name of an area, a specific place, or, in exceptional cases, the name of a country, used as a description of an agricultural […]
Black Bean Brownies
Black Rice Pudding with Coconut Milk and Dried Mango
Makes 4 to 6 servings Ingredients 3 cups water 1 cup black rice 1/2 cup palm sugar or brown sugar 1/2 stalk lemongrass, very finely minced 1 1/2 cups coconut milk Juice of 1 lime Kosher salt, to taste 1/3 cup small-dice dried mangos 2 tablespoons cup unsweetened, finely shredded […]
Blackberry Yogurt Fool
Makes 4 servings This recipe uses plain Greek yogurt, but you can substitute vanilla yogurt (omit the honey), sour cream, crème fraîche, or mascarpone. The berries can be chopped or mashed with the back of a fork, just enough to release the juices (make sure you aren’t wearing a shirt […]
Blitz Puff Pastry
Makes 2 pounds of dough There are a few ways to make ultra-flaky puff pastry, but this one is the quickest (that’s why it’s called blitz!). The layers in puff pastry are a result of folding the dough four times. We included a photo at the end to show you what […]
Boiled Apple Cider Custard Tart
Makes one 11-inch tart A classic northeast specialty typically made in pie form, but upgraded here to an elegant tart. Serve each slice with vanilla ice cream to offset the brightness of the apples. Pears can be easily substituted for the apple. To see how it’s done, check out this […]