Desserts

Pound Cake

Makes two 8-inch loaves Ingredients 3/4 cup butter, room temperature 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar 2 1/2 tablespoons honey 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/4 cup nonfat powdered milk 8 eggs, room temperature 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 3/4 cup sour cream, room temperature 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons cake flour […]

Chef's Blog

Puff Pastry

Makes 3 lb This batch makes enough puff pastry for a few projects, but the dough freezes well, so don’t hesitate to double this recipe. The key to puff pastry is taking your time to chill the dough between folds. If it’s too soft, the butter will ooze out of […]

Breakfast and Brunch, Desserts

Pull-Apart Apple Cider Donut

Makes 10 servings Apple cider donuts are a fall staple, best enjoyed at a farm stand on a crisp morning. For a taste of the orchard at home, this bread is inspired by the original, with the addition of sticky-sweet caramel. No frying needed! The bulk of the recipe can […]

Breakfast and Brunch, Cakes

Quark Stollen

Makes 1 loaf This recipe comes right from Bakeshop 6 at The Culinary Institute of America! A traditional German holiday treat, this stollen is leavened with baking powder, not yeast, so it’s a simple edition to your Christmas to-do list. You can find quark, a soft cultured cheese, near the […]

Side Dishes

Rice Pilaf

Makes 10 servings Ingredients 2 cups long-grain white rice 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or vegetable oil 1 cup minced onion 4 cups chicken stock, hot 1 bay leaf 2 thyme sprigs Kosher salt, as needed Freshly ground black pepper, as needed Directions Preheat the oven to 350°F. Rinse the rice […]

One-Dish Meals

Risotto ai Trutti di Mare (Risotto With Seafood)

Serves 6 Ingredients 2 quarts shellfish broth 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, divided 3/4 cup minced yellow onion 1 lb (2 2/3 cups) Carnaroli rice 2 lb mixed seafood, such as mussels, shrimp, scallops, and squid 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley 2 tablespoons grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (optional) 1 tablespoon brandy […]

Side Dishes

Roasted Cabbage with Asiago and Garlic Breadcrumbs

Makes 4 to 6 servings This is a simple side dish that is perfect alongside roasted chicken, butternut squash, or even over toast. Serve it with fried eggs for a light dinner or even next-day lunch. Ingredients 1 large head cabbage, cored and sliced 1/2-in 6 tablespoons butter, melted, divided […]

Free Recipes, Pies and Tarts

Roasted Cauliflower, Gruyère, and Parmesan Tart

Makes one 9-inch tart Parmesan Pastry Dough Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold, cut into 3/4-inch cubes 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese 1 to 2 tablespoons ice cold water, plus more as needed 1 small cauliflower (about 12 oz), cut into […]

Free Recipes, Side Dishes

Roasted Delicata Squash with Buttermilk Dressing

Makes 8 servings We use delicata squash because it’s beautiful, but you can use any squash for this dish. Delicata and acorn don’t need to be peeled, but be sure to remove the tough peel from heartier-skinned squashes, like butternut or pumpkin. Ingredients 2 lb 12 oz delicata squash 4 […]

Cookies, Free Recipes

Roll-Out Sugar Cookies

Makes about 3 dozen cookies, depending on the size of the cookie cutter You are an artist, and the holiday cookie plate is your canvas! This year, we would like to give you the gift of sugar cookies that are easy to make, hold their shape when baked, and are […]