Where I grew up in New Jersey, there was a local candy shop that sold macadamia nut brittle that was a prized possession in my house. It was, as you can expect, expensive as kids candy went, and my parents/Santa only got it once a year to sneak into our […]
Churros
Makes 24 churros Chef’s Notes: The churros can be served rolled in cinnamon and sugar. Combine 1/4 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon in a mixing bowl and roll the fried churros in the mixture as soon as they are out of the fryer.
Cilantro-Cashew Chutney
Yields 3 cups
Cinnamon Bun Cookies
Makes 4 dozen cookies Cookie Dough Cinnamon Smear Icing
Cinnamon Pecan Cookies
Makes approximately 3 dozen cookies Egg Wash
Cinnamon Rolls
Makes 12 servings
Citrus-Cured Salmon
Makes 24 servings Curing salmon at home is an easy project that makes for a big presentation at a special brunch. Serve the cured salmon with toast and your favorite pickled accompaniments, alongside your softly scrambled eggs, or with plenty of cucumbers and hard-boiled eggs.
Clams Casino
Makes 40 pieces This classic appetizer is always a crowd pleaser, and we love it with a little extra crispy bacon on top.
Classic Barbecue Sauce
Makes 3 cups sauce This is a classic mild, sweet-style barbecue sauce with a very slight acidity that gives the flavor balance. It is a good, thick, general-use, red barbecue sauce that works well with chicken, beef, and pork.
Classic Lasagna Bolognese
Makes 6 to 8 servings Many variations on lasagna may be found all over Italy. If you go toward the south of Italy, you will see cooks using ricotta instead of béchamel. This is the classic lasagna Bolognese; try this version and you won’t be disappointed. If you want your […]
Classic Mac & Cheese
Makes 6 to 8 servings
Classic Puff Pastry
Makes 4 lb Use this dough to make folded pastries, like turnovers, or as the base for a freeform tart. To save extra for later, wrap it up tight and freeze. Defrost in the refrigerator the night before you want to use it again. If it’s your first time, this […]
