Makes 1 cup Ingredients 3 unpeeled garlic cloves 1/3 cup canola oil, plus more as needed 1/3 cup red wine vinegar 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper Directions Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Roast the garlic inside its […]
Romesco Sauce
Makes 1 pint Ingredients 24 hazelnuts 21 almonds 2 cloves garlic 2 slices baguette, about ½-in thick 3 red bell peppers 2 plum tomatoes 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar Directions Preheat the oven to 350°F. Roast hazelnuts, almonds, garlic, and […]
Salsa Macha
Makes about 4 cups This Mexican sauce is chile-based with the rich flavors of toasted nuts and seeds. Used as a condiment alongside, well, virtually anything, this salsa shines on quesadillas and eggs, rather than as a side for tortilla chips. This blend of chiles gives a spicy, smoky finish. […]
Sausage Gravy
Serve this simple and satisfying Southern-style gravy over biscuits or use it as a topping for a plain omelet. Look for raw ground breakfast sausage as opposed to pre-cooked links or patties. Ingredients 1/2 lb breakfast sausage 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 cups milk, plus as […]
Schmaltz (Rendered Chicken Fat)
Schmaltz is flavorful rendered chicken fat used traditionally in Jewish cooking. Though you may be able to buy chicken skin from some butchers, you can freeze skin from other uses until you have enough to render. This recipe doubles or even triples well; the quantities don’t need to be exact. […]
Simple Tomato Sauce
Makes 4 cups Ingredients 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 qt canned whole San Marzano tomatoes with their juices Kosher salt, as needed Directions Heat the oil in a large saucepan over low heat. Add the onions and garlic and cook, […]
Strawberry Honey Butter
Makes 1 cup Sweet compound butters are an easy way to make a simple dish extra special. Prepared ahead of time, they can be brought to the table to serve alongside pancakes, waffles, or a crisp baguette. Replace the strawberries with any fruit you like, and consider adding a pinch […]
Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
Makes 2 cups Ingredients 6 garlic cloves Salt, as needed 1/3 cup pine nuts 2 cups sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more as needed 1 cup basil leaves, plus as needed for garnish 1 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano Directions Mash the garlic and salt together […]
Sweetened Whipped Cream
Makes about 2 cups Lightly sweetened, delicate and airy, this is a basic recipe for whipped cream. Omit the sugar for an unsweetened cream. Ingredients 1 cup cold heavy cream 1 teaspoon granulated or superfine sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions Chill the bowl and whip attachment of a stand […]
Tabbouleh
Makes 6 servings This Middle Eastern herb salad is fresh and bright, with a chewy bite from soaked bulgur wheat. Enjoy it over lettuce, stuffed into a pita, or served alongside hummus and warm flatbreads. Ingredients 1/2 cup fine bulgur wheat 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste 2 […]
Tahini Soy Dressing
Makes about 2/3 cup This dressing is great on salads and as a dipping sauce, but it also tastes exceptionally good on a pasta salad as well. Ingredients 3 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce 1/4 cup sherry vinegar 2 teaspoons minced ginger 1 shallot, minced 2 teaspoons brown sugar 2 […]
Tangy Barbecue Sauce
Makes 3 cups of sauce Ingredients 3 tablespoons unsalted butter or olive oil 1/3 cup minced onion 2 tablespoons minced garlic 1 cup cider vinegar 1 cup ketchup 1 cup beef broth or water 1/3 cup tomato paste 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 1/2 teaspoons Tabasco sauce 1 teaspoon kosher […]