Makes 1 serving Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add the bourbon, ginger beer, simple syrup, lemon juice, and blueberry purée. Shake until well-chilled, then strain into a rocks glass. Garnish with blueberries.
Braised Lamb Shanks
Makes 8 servings Braising is often used for cooking leaner and tougher cuts of meat like lamb shanks, which braise beautifully. As the meat slowly cooks, the connective tissue dissolves, the meat becomes tender, and the juices develop into a rich sauce. Serve with couscous or rice pilaf to soak […]
Braised Short Ribs
Makes 5 servings Ingredients 5 beef short ribs (about 1 lb) 1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more as needed 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/2 cup medium-dice onion 1/2 cup medium-dice celery 1/2 cup medium-dice carrot 2 tablespoons tomato paste […]
Bruschetta with Eggplant Relish and Ricotta Salata Cheese
Yields 8 portions Ingredients 3 lb eggplant, peeled, cut into 1/2-in cubes 2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus as needed 3/4 cups minced onions 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided use 1/2 cup (2 stalks) small-dice celery 1 1/2 cups tomato purée 1/2 cup pitted green olives, diced […]
Brussels Sprout Slaw
Makes 6 servings This slaw is simple to assemble, but big on flavor. The richness of the mayo and acidity from the juice helps to balance the strong, salty flavors of the fish sauce for a dish that perfectly complements grilled meat, fish, and veggies. Ingredients 2 lb Brussels sprouts […]
Buttermilk Biscuits
Makes 12 biscuits
Buttermilk Pancakes
Makes 24 pancakes Ingredients 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1 3/4 cups buttermilk 2 large eggs 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly Vegetable oil, as needed for the pan Directions Sift the flour, […]
Buttermilk Sherbet
Makes about 1 1/4 quarts (about 8 servings) Corn syrup helps prevent the sugar in this recipe from forming crystals that could give the sherbet a grainy texture. This is especially helpful in a recipe like this one, with virtually none of the butterfat that keeps ice creams smooth and […]
Butterscotch Cream Pie
Makes one 9-inch pie The rich caramel flavor in this pie is achieved by heating the dark brown sugar and butter until it caramelizes and develops a full, buttery flavor. Finished with swirls of whipped cream, this pie is a perennial favorite. Ingredients All-Butter Pie Crust, blind baked, single crust […]
Cabernet Braised Short Ribs with Chard and Orecchiette
Makes 6 to 8 servings This hearty dish gets its robust flavor from browned meat, tomato paste, and concentrated red wine. Most of the preparation can be done in advance, making it ideal for entertaining. Ingredients Short Ribs 6 meaty short ribs (about 4 lb) 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 […]
Caipirinha
Yields 8 portions Ingredients 16 limes 1 cup sugar 2 cups cachaça Crushed ice, as needed 1 lime, thinly sliced Directions Cut the limes in half lengthwise, remove the white pith in the center, and cut into wedges. Divide the limes and sugar between 8 cocktail glasses and, using a […]
Candy Coated Apples
Makes 12 apples These are the crunchy-coated carnival apples of your childhood! You can skip the red food coloring if you prefer. They will be glossy and just as tasty. Keys to Success If using supermarket apples, you must wash off the wax for the candy to adhere. Be careful […]