Makes about 1 1/4 quarts, or 8 servings To get the best ripple in a swirl ice cream, be sure the caramel, or other sauce, is cooled to the right temperature. It should still be soft enough to pour but just slightly thicker than honey so that it falls in […]
Makes one 9-inch quiche; serves 6 to 8
Makes about 1 cup Caramelizing onions is a slow process, but it can be almost meditative if you let it. They require frequent attention, which makes them a great side-project while doing other jobs in the kitchen. If you have a large enough pan, make a large batch and freeze […]
Makes 4 to 6 servings This is a hearty side dish for simple roasted chicken or a pork loin, or serve it on its own alongside a green salad or some crusty bread. Substitute yellow or red onion for the shallots and raisins, dried cranberries, or dried cherries for the […]
Some of our favorite baking and pastry recipes include a sugar syrup cooked to a rich, dark color and a complex flavor. This basic technique can be used to make hard caramelized sugar or to make soft and creamy caramel sauce or candy. 1. Setting Up Select a heavy pan […]
Makes 6 servings
No longer content to follow the cycles of the moon and the stars, we now identify the changing of seasons with the emergence of the pumpkin spice latte. In thousands of years, they’ll find the recipe carved on a rock in New Hampshire. Made from a mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, […]
Taking care of your pans will help them last longer and cook better, no matter what type you prefer. Nonstick pans are the most delicate and best saved for jobs like cooking eggs or crêpes. Wash them gently without harsh scrubbers, and avoid using metal utensils that can scratch the […]
Makes about 30 pieces
This sauce is a product of South Carolina’s large German population and their affinity for mustard. It is an extremely easy barbecue sauce to make because it doesn’t require any cooking. It works very well as a dipping sauce for pork, but it can basically be used however you like. […]
Obviously, we love cooking. At the CIA, it’s in our shared DNA to boil, braise, baste, and bake. But when it comes to realizing the full potential of our ingredients, especially fresh fruits and vegetables, raw is sometimes the answer. If you’ve been to a grocery store or farmers’ market […]
Makes 16 servings Carrot Cake Batter Cream Cheese Frosting Cupcakes Frosting Chef’s notes: If you have grating or shredding disks for your food processor, you can select how coarse or fine you want your grated carrots to be. The more finely you grate your carrots, the finer the texture of […]