Salads

Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad

Makes 4 Servings Chef’s Note: You may also add thinly shaved radishes or beets to this salad, but only add beets at the very end, to avoid them bleeding on the plate.

Salads

Shaved Fennel, Arugula, Avocado, and Orange Salad

Makes 12 servings This recipe makes a salad to serve a crowd, but you can half the recipe for a great lunch or dinner any day of the week. Take advantage of in-season winter citrus and try different varieties of oranges or tangerines. Note: This recipe was originally printed in […]

Desserts, Pies and Tarts

Shoo-Fly Pie

Makes one 9-inch pie This pie is made with alternating layers of streusel-like crumbs and molasses filling, resulting in a cakelike texture with a base of gooey and flavorful molasses. It is a type of traditional Amish pie that is called “wet bottom,” for the layer of molasses that settles […]

Desserts

Shortbread Tartlet Shells

This recipe makes a lot of tart shells, and while you can halve the recipe, this tender and buttery dough freezes incredibly well. With just a quick trip to the oven, they are a vehicle for any filling, either homemade or prepared, making them an easy last-minute dessert option you’ll […]

Chef's Blog, Chef's Notes Plus

Should You Make Your Own Breadcrumbs?

Should you make your own breadcrumbs? Like all cooking questions, there is no right answer. So, sometimes! Store brought breadcrumbs are convenient. They are ready when you need them, and they get the job done.  That said, store-bought breadcrumbs are stale and powdery and, as a coating, can have a […]

Appetizers, Hors D’oeuvre, and Snacks

Shrimp and Garlic

Makes 8 small-bite servings This recipe can be found in any coastal area where shrimp is abundant. It also is made with prawns or langoustine in some areas. For the home cook, shrimp is widely available and easy to prepare. Be sure that your shrimp is nice and fresh with […]

Soups and Stews

Shrimp Bisque

Makes 6 servings Chef’s Note: To make a rich broth base for this soup, you will need the shells of about 4 lb of shrimp, though you won’t use as many shrimp in the soup. You can purchase 4 lb of shrimp and use the remaining shrimp for another dish. […]

Sandwiches

Shrimp Rolls

Makes 4 sandwiches Chef’s tip: Shrimp are sold in sizes or “counts” that are expressed in number per pound. For example, shrimp labeled “16/20” indicates the average number of shrimp per pound. Shrimp larger than 16/20 are denoted with a “U” for “under.” U-15 means that there are fewer than […]

Appetizers, Hors D’oeuvre, and Snacks

Silken Tofu and Cucumber Dip

Makes 12 servings Tofu is misunderstood, but we think its perceived flaws (soft, bland) are also its strengths. Because it is so neutral in flavor, tofu is actually a great base for dips and plant-forward creamy recipes, like puddings and creamy soups, because it adds protein and texture without the […]