Makes 6 servings Crème caramel is a dessert that produces its own sauce, as long as you are patient with it. After the custard bakes, it needs to cool long enough for two things to happen: the custard must become firm enough to unmold, and the caramel underneath the custard […]
Crème Fraîche Chicken Salad
Makes 10 servings
Crêpes
Makes 24 crêpes
Crêpes Suzette
Makes 10 servings
Crêpes with Spicy Mushrooms and Chile Cream Sauce
Makes 4 servings We like the tender texture of crêpes in this dish, but the dish would be equally delicious made with regular or whole wheat flour tortillas.
Croque Monsieur
Croque Monsieur (Grilled Ham and Cheese Sandwich) Makes 8 servings Béchamel Sauce Sandwiches
Crusted Beef Tenderloin
Makes 12 servings This roast is perfect for holidays and dinner parties, because it’s quick to cook, including a few minutes on the grill. While you can sear your roast in a pan on the stove, using the grill your house free from smoke and grease, so you can finish […]
Cucumber Raita
Makes about 2 1/2 cups
Culinary Math: Recipe Conversion Factor
In a dream world, recipes would all follow the same format and be written especially for you. It would make precisely how much you needed to make, list ingredients in the amount you happen to have in your fridge, and, of course, work just right every time. But in the […]
Culinary School: How to Make Béchamel Sauce
Béchamel is classical white sauce that is made with milk thickened with a roux. Blond roux is traditionally used, and the amount of roux will determine the sauce’s consistency. Vegetables or aromatics are sometimes added to strengthen the flavor, but they are normally strained out after cooking to preserve the […]
Cured Sardines
Makes 1 1/2 lb If you love tinned fish, these easy-to-prepare homemade sardines will be your new go-to. Serve with lemon juice or with bread and a green salad.
Curried Cauliflower “Couscous”
Try adding an extra serving of vegetables to any meal with some curried cauliflower couscous. This makes a great make ahead side dish for meal prepping. Makes 4 servings 1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. 2. Break the cauliflower into florets, slicing the larger florets in half. Toss the cauliflower […]
